tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post6932108978704985949..comments2024-01-08T14:54:50.575-05:00Comments on Bibliophile By the Sea: December - trying to make it somewhat memorable.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-45425068026212444872020-12-10T18:45:53.449-05:002020-12-10T18:45:53.449-05:00Katherine, the drive around sounds nice and safe. ...Katherine, the drive around sounds nice and safe. I'm so sorry your son and your family needs to go through this in addition to COVID...sad.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-45595379166037763032020-12-10T18:44:30.537-05:002020-12-10T18:44:30.537-05:00Christmas will be what we make it this year. Like ...Christmas will be what we make it this year. Like your mom, my SIL will be alone with her elderly dog who brings her so much joy. He has been with her since my brother died and with her through several serious surgeries since. Virtual hugs to you and your mom. Yes, I'm hoping by mid-2021 we will be able to go out more.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-80666404214874507692020-12-10T17:08:39.318-05:002020-12-10T17:08:39.318-05:00I think the wind here has finally died down, thank...I think the wind here has finally died down, thankfully. When I hear snow and rain, I think of icy roads. I hope everyone is being safe where you are. I hope you are able to have your outdoor early Christmas with your family and the weather cooperates. We are planning a low-key Christmas this year, just the three of us. We'll probably set up video so we can check in with my mom. I feel bad for her, being alone. Her dog, Allie, is not long for this world, and that only makes me worry more. I am hoping Allie has enough life in her to see it through Christmas for my mom's sake.<br /><br />My shopping is all done. I did it online this year. I am waiting for one more package and still need to wrap. All the out of town gifts have been mailed off. <br /><br />That is so neat that you were able to connect with your childhood friend! <br /><br />I hope you have a nice December, Diane. I am not sure the New Year will bring much change, at least not at first. But there is a light at the end of this tunnel and it's getting closer. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-19466552899691003202020-12-09T21:21:29.623-05:002020-12-09T21:21:29.623-05:00How lovely to be able to connect with an old frien...How lovely to be able to connect with an old friend like that! So glad you were able to talk to her and it must have lifted both of your spirits so much. I'm struggling to figure out how to make this Christmas special. With Covid and my son's illness I don't see us seeing anyone other then our immediate household so that leaves out my parents and our older kids - especially since he will have just come off a tough round of chemo. We may figure out some kind of drive through thing. Have a lovely week and a Merry Christmas!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-75866861995090950892020-12-07T17:46:12.659-05:002020-12-07T17:46:12.659-05:00I just saw the news about LA County and the bar ow...I just saw the news about LA County and the bar owner who is making a name for herself in Sherman Oaks, worldwide. It does not seem that the policy was uniformly enforced but, I'm hearing her POV only so...<br /><br />I am sure your children will be pleased with what they receive and know mom is always there when they need something or are in a bind. Hope you enjoy your upcoming time off.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-70231627824522234912020-12-07T17:42:20.681-05:002020-12-07T17:42:20.681-05:00I just finished Leave the World Behind (no review ...I just finished Leave the World Behind (no review yet) but, I really did not like how the story played out. I bet you can't wait to see your daughter and brothers in 2021 hopefully.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-14804280380636787692020-12-07T17:40:49.730-05:002020-12-07T17:40:49.730-05:00You are lucky to have the sons so close though Vic...You are lucky to have the sons so close though Vicki.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-28176662868709358742020-12-07T17:40:12.584-05:002020-12-07T17:40:12.584-05:00Thats weird, I wonder why some books on sale on A ...Thats weird, I wonder why some books on sale on A here are not where you are? Hope you have a great week as well.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-32746532040509888642020-12-07T17:39:10.299-05:002020-12-07T17:39:10.299-05:00My Christmas cactus is late as well. Mistletoe Mur...My Christmas cactus is late as well. Mistletoe Murder sounds fun.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-1261723467623405782020-12-07T17:37:47.528-05:002020-12-07T17:37:47.528-05:00I love your Bloody Mary Fridays. It reminds me we ...I love your Bloody Mary Fridays. It reminds me we only have enough mix for (1) more Blood Mary LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-7455200375416269302020-12-07T15:47:29.813-05:002020-12-07T15:47:29.813-05:00We are under a new stay at home order which was ju...We are under a new stay at home order which was just announced about 40 minutes ago. We must stay home unless it's an essential task. Many are openly defying that and I believe there are more people out now than there were before just because they want to be difficult about it. Calling it house arrest. We had 10K+ new cases just yesterday in LA County. These people are idiots. <br /><br />I have no idea what the rest of December will be like. We are shut down for three weeks and that could be upped. Don't think my son will be coming down for Christmas but it's hard to say. New job, yep, another new job and he is moving into a new place next week through the end of the month. <br /><br />I was not able to do much shopping before we got shut down. I did buy some stuff online but not much and that might be okay. I need more for my son but with all the acting classes we spent money on this year and all the college and audition fees, I am thinking whatever we have for my daughter will be enough. <br /><br />This is my last week of work before my long vacation but I am not able to tie things up because of poor planning from other areas. Last minute requests don't go over well with me. I don't want to be bothered over break either. <br /><br />Boy, I sound bitter. LOL. It's windy again here and so although I took the pup for a walk she was literally flying like a kite and we had to return. She is giving me dirty looks. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-24202390604506165452020-12-07T14:46:44.545-05:002020-12-07T14:46:44.545-05:00I'm glad you are enjoying your nonfiction read...I'm glad you are enjoying your nonfiction reads, but am sorry Leave the World Behind isn't wowing you. I have it on my list (audiobook) and hope to get to it early next year. It seems to have mixed reviews. I didn't realize The Undoing was based on the book *You Should Have Known.* We just finished watching the series and it was INTENSE! Highly recommend. I'm just about finished with my Christmas shopping, too. I feel bad, but everything was ordered online. It's just been too risky to go out shopping and then there's ridiculous expense of shipping boxes across the country. Hopefully, next year will be better for local shopping. What fun to spend time chatting with an old school friend. I've only kept in touch with a couple from elementary school and high school and haven't been to a class reunion since my 30th. It will just be the three of us again for Christmas. None of our relatives live in Oregon and while a few want to come for a visit, we have strongly discouraged it. I haven't seen my daughter or granddaughter since September 2019. :( Actually, the same is true of my brothers. We were all together for my daughter's wedding. Sigh. We'll make up for it next year!Les in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15053880852764886416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-33000413406253274642020-12-06T14:27:01.748-05:002020-12-06T14:27:01.748-05:00With Covid cases being so high I'll be staying...With Covid cases being so high I'll be staying home with one of my sons. My other son and his family live next door so we'll probably meet in our backyards and talk for a while. Makes me so sad to have them so close but not able to hug them :( <br />Especially my great grand baby!Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16974471357928655315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-26770461347453127882020-12-06T13:58:35.412-05:002020-12-06T13:58:35.412-05:00I want that Big Book of Christmas Mysteries, but i...I want that Big Book of Christmas Mysteries, but it’s full price on Australian Amazon :( <br /><br />I feel a little guilty, our Christmas will be the same as ever as almost all restrictions have been lifted due to weeks without any covid cases in the community. My family will spend most of the day with my parents for lunch and then the evening with our best friends, we’ll travel to see my husband’s family around New Years.<br />I’m glad you were able to catch up with an old friend though. I was just invited to our 30 year reunion next year and balked at how long it’s been! <br /><br />Wishing you a great reading week shelleyrae @ book'd outhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03888977858862922561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-13211127158070942552020-12-06T12:48:22.254-05:002020-12-06T12:48:22.254-05:00It's beginning to look a lot like COVID here. ...It's beginning to look a lot like COVID here. My Christmas cactus is even late, just beginning to set some microscopic buds. I will read The Mistletoe Murder by P D James, for a reading group, this month. I sure hope by this time next year we can look back in wonder.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-37190867165490026582020-12-06T12:37:58.897-05:002020-12-06T12:37:58.897-05:00We are trying our best, and most of the time, we m...We are trying our best, and most of the time, we manage to take things in stride. Our quiet country ride for Thanksgiving was great, but Christmas...without the kids is another story. Decorations, Christmas music, and Christmas baked goods, Bloody Mary Fridays each week as we try to think of things that make us laugh and avoid too much talk of the news. I'm interested in Conversations with RBG. :) jenclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06046532245054911248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-21588816782177882492020-12-06T12:10:27.339-05:002020-12-06T12:10:27.339-05:00Bryan, I hope you and the wife do something to ma...Bryan, I hope you and the wife do something to make the holiday special; you've both been through a lot with COVID. Take care.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-40514820817566577292020-12-06T12:09:36.124-05:002020-12-06T12:09:36.124-05:00I can't believe how quickly it all goes by; no... I can't believe how quickly it all goes by; now I know what my mother meant. Have a good holiday - make it memorable.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-20664556894602263672020-12-06T12:08:05.423-05:002020-12-06T12:08:05.423-05:00Deb, that's a great movie about Christmas movi...Deb, that's a great movie about Christmas movies and Christmas audio books. Too funny about 70s hairstyles for teens. It was easy and I never needed a hairdresser. My aunt would trim the spit ends every few months LOL(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-86042869909308247932020-12-06T12:06:21.563-05:002020-12-06T12:06:21.563-05:00Jackie, Isn't it funny how we can pick up with...Jackie, Isn't it funny how we can pick up with old friends just like time stood still? Happy you made a connection. Hope the holidays are peaceful for you.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-21352843461107375842020-12-06T12:05:13.857-05:002020-12-06T12:05:13.857-05:00Mystica, I guess many of us are experiencing the s...Mystica, I guess many of us are experiencing the same thing. I consider myself luckier than some as my 2 children and grandchildren live between 15 and 35 miles from here so we can pop over outdoors during COVID from time to time. My husband's family lives 3-4 hours from here and he hasn't seen them in a year.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-39005237945196856912020-12-06T12:01:52.635-05:002020-12-06T12:01:52.635-05:00Helen, I've only attended (2) class reunions ...Helen, I've only attended (2) class reunions (10) and (20) years. I only kept in contact with about 5 from our class of roughly 400. I have no idea how many have passed on but, I know a few died in accidents in their 20s including a childhood friend when she was 27.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-50364790448034580422020-12-06T11:59:31.432-05:002020-12-06T11:59:31.432-05:00How cool Dad! Yes we will be happy to ring out 202...How cool Dad! Yes we will be happy to ring out 2020 but, I think much of 2021 might not be all that different for some of us.(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-33165983954524415892020-12-06T11:57:52.231-05:002020-12-06T11:57:52.231-05:00Sam, I have a feeling that 2021, at least the unt...Sam, I have a feeling that 2021, at least the until summer, will be much like 2020, so stock up on books - more reading days to come:)(Diane) Bibliophile By the Seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10519875632878992728noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7964305665370254420.post-935514639299508592020-12-06T10:34:01.568-05:002020-12-06T10:34:01.568-05:00Christmas cookies and hot chocolate (wine and coff...Christmas cookies and hot chocolate (wine and coffee too) sounds lovely, especially the wine. ;-) <br /><br />We aren't going anywhere for Christmas either. Usually it's just the two of us. Sometimes on another weekend or during the week when my wife isn't working, we go to visit my parents who live about 60 miles away. I'm pretty sure we won't be doing that this year, even though we already have had covid, but better to be safe than sorry. And to be honest, we don't want to get into it about masks and just the general awkwardness with family over them.Bryan G. Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06086373614676824139noreply@blogger.com