Michelle
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Post by Michelle on Oct 10, 2013 20:40:15 GMT -5
I picked one up - The View from Castle Rock - a long time ago (I think on your recommendation, Isa) but I haven't read it yet.
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Michelle
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Post by Michelle on Oct 10, 2013 20:38:46 GMT -5
Aaaah. You guys, I am SO sorry I've been absent. I haven't been reading anything at all. I don't know where the time goes.
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Michelle
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Post by Michelle on Sept 24, 2013 8:17:19 GMT -5
Hi ladies, I'm a bit behind again. Trying to catch up.
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Post by Michelle on Sept 16, 2013 20:05:57 GMT -5
I just finished Forgive Me, Leonard Peacock (on audio). Really good but lacked closure and I'm a little anxious about that.
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Post by Michelle on Sept 16, 2013 8:25:34 GMT -5
Yep, still home with Evan. I don't think I'd be a very good stay at home mom. Less than a week and I'm going a little crazy. Hopefully back to work and daycare tomorrow.
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Post by Michelle on Sept 15, 2013 14:59:25 GMT -5
I finished my first round of intraveinous treatment yesterday so the plan for today is to take my needle-free arm ou for a walk and enjoy the sun Enjoy! I am stuck at home with a sick toddler. Which has been my agenda since Wednesday. Aside from the trips to the doctor/hospital. I am actually looking forward to going back to work. But probably not tomorrow because he can't seem to shake this fever and no daycare with a fever.
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Post by Michelle on Sept 15, 2013 14:41:17 GMT -5
Okay, all caught up.
I have a different take than you, Isa. I think their relationship often seems forced and Catherine is needy and they both just want what they think a relationship is about. I remember thinking of this as a true love story in high school and now it makes me anxious for them.
I remember talking about fatalism and foreshadowing a lot in class when we were reading this so maybe that's where the anxiety I am feeling for them is coming from.
It was interesting to me to see how normal life can still be amidst a war. WWI was just awful but here they are going to restaurants and horse races and carrying on a love affair.
Question: When Catherine is annoyed that Henry says "You always feel biologically trapped" (or something like that) did that meant that he has gotten another girl pregnant? There are definitely subtleties that I am missing here.
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Post by Michelle on Sept 14, 2013 20:05:48 GMT -5
I'm currently binge-watching Grey's Anatomy. I stopped watching after season 5 because I got bored with it but now I'm almost caught up for the premiere later this month.
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Michelle
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Post by Michelle on Sept 14, 2013 13:21:14 GMT -5
Okay. I finally finished the first section (I realize I'm supposed to be done with part 2 now but I've had a sick kid to contend with all week).
I first read this book my senior year of high school and I loved it. It started a whole Hemingway obsession that lasted a few years. But now, 12 or so years later, I'm not sure what it is that made me fall in love with it. I'll be curious to see how I feel at the end.
I like Hemingway's minimalist style. I get bored with writing that is too luscious. But these run on sentences could have used some editing, right?
I think Part One is mostly set up. Just meeting our main character and Catherine and seeing how he gets injured. I'm looking forward to continuing on.
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Post by Michelle on Sept 9, 2013 20:28:44 GMT -5
I'm a little behind. I still have about 30 pages in the first section. Will drop by when I'm finished.
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Michelle
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Post by Michelle on Aug 27, 2013 20:41:00 GMT -5
Finishing up The Madness Underneath in print and Grave Mercy in audio.
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Post by Michelle on Aug 22, 2013 19:50:17 GMT -5
This is a re-read for me, too. But I read it many years ago in high school. 5 week schedule seems good. I'd like to start in September. I'm not quite ready to start.
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Michelle
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Post by Michelle on Aug 15, 2013 20:32:36 GMT -5
Bluebell, Starts Hollow and Rosewood are all the same. That's pretty cool!
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Post by Michelle on Aug 15, 2013 20:31:01 GMT -5
Did you know that the Hart of Dixie town square is the same set as the gilmore girl's one? !! I didn't. I'll have to pay attention next time.
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Michelle
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Post by Michelle on Aug 14, 2013 8:11:48 GMT -5
Reading: THE AGE OF ICE by J.M. Sidorova Eating: Nothing Drinking: White Chai tea Wanting: To be home with my little boy Listening to: Nothing - the offie is so quiet this morning. Watching: Not at the moment - but currently OBSESSED with Grey's Anatomy Wearing: Black pants, tank top, green cardigan Should be: Writing a brief
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