tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post1926257006922879029..comments2024-02-10T11:02:03.896-05:00Comments on Reader in the Wilderness: Reading and Skiing Like Crazy & Ivanhoe & Zealot, etc.Judithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-7606227582035077392014-02-12T02:57:56.560-05:002014-02-12T02:57:56.560-05:00I don't think fish would do it. I thought of ...I don't think fish would do it. I thought of a guinea pig, but that doesn't do it either, and the thought of having to clean up a cage every day doesn't inspire me.<br /><br />I enjoy a long-time neighbor's dachshund, who is very cute, affectionate, opinionated and eccentric. The things she does are quite amusing. And I have known the cat who lives there for years; I pet him, and if I have to, I change my clothes and wash my hands later.<br /><br />And now there are two little dogs next door who seem quieter, but I do see them sometimes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-86063954677998773112014-02-11T18:39:42.567-05:002014-02-11T18:39:42.567-05:00Oh, Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear that you becam...Oh, Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear that you became allergic to cats. Ken is terribly allergic to them and I am, too, though I can spend a few hours in a home that has cats without trouble.<br />I'm so glad you have happy dogs next door!!! There is nothing worse than a neighbor who leaves barking and whining dog(s) behind. Torture.<br />Have you thought of some nice, peaceful fish?<br />I will let you know when I do get to Pilgrim Soul. Sounds very interesting.Judithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-40638609272837196672014-02-07T19:46:28.624-05:002014-02-07T19:46:28.624-05:00Let me know what you think of Pilgrim Soul. There...Let me know what you think of Pilgrim Soul. There are some interesting moral dilemmas in that book, like about what should have been done with war criminals. The author wrote interesting notes in the back about complicity in the "ratlines," Nazi escape routes.<br /><br />I wish I could have pets. But I became allergic to cats iin my 20s after years of owning them. And I'd love to have a dog, but it's too much work, walking them in bad weather, too much where there is no backyard in which to let them out.<br /><br />Two neighbors have dogs. One just adopted a second dog to keep her dog company as she was whining and crying all day. Now it's quiet over there during the day.<br />The second dog she adopted from a "rescue" place. The poor dog came from a puppy mill, never let out of a cage! So horrendous. But the dog has a great home now.<br /><br />I'd like to send that shelter a donation so now two happy dogs next door and no one is whining.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-86990988471767615402014-02-07T18:06:17.807-05:002014-02-07T18:06:17.807-05:00I'm going to list Gordon Ferris and his books ...I'm going to list Gordon Ferris and his books in my "WannaRead" computer file. <br />Sasha wants me to thank you for the kind words about her. Yes, she is as cute as she can be, but although she can be extremely obedient, she can also be extremely mischievous and devious at times, especially outdoors. She sat by me all afternoon today while I read in the loft bed. Having an animal companion is wonderful, and healthy! I wish there were some way you could have a cat. Cats are nowhere near the effort of a pooch. Or, a small dog that wouldn't need much exercise.<br />I'm very interested in Ferris's Pilgrim Soul novel.<br />JudithJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-30323713545681224412014-02-07T05:34:20.984-05:002014-02-07T05:34:20.984-05:00Yes. Gordon Ferris is Scottish. I was entertaine...Yes. Gordon Ferris is Scottish. I was entertained by his blog's post about his childhood without central heating, indoor plumbing, electricity.<br /><br />He has two series. Douglas Brodie is in Pilgrim Soul, which is the only book about Jewish people in Glasgow. Unfortunately, it does cover some sad, horrific things in WWII, but I waited until the scene shifted back to Glasgow from Hamburg.<br /><br />Your dog is adorable. This is what I would wish: to sit in front of a fire on a couch cuddling with a dog or a few cats, reading, drinking tea and eating cookies. I would never "budge till spring crept over my window sill," as Eliza Doolittle said.<br /><br />We had a beautiful black cat named Sasha.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-32390911102485972202014-02-06T19:34:17.823-05:002014-02-06T19:34:17.823-05:00Katrina,
I just finished Chapter 42 late this afte...Katrina,<br />I just finished Chapter 42 late this afternoon. Two more chapters and it's over. I'm sad, in a way. Where are you now?<br /><br />Thanks for the historical insight. Actually, I suppose 150-200 years is not all that long to make enmity between peoples change. Just look at how discussions about the U.S. Civil War still divides the North and South! <br /><br />As far as Jesus of Nazareth goes, his brother James maintained a following in Jesus's name until his death at Roman hands in 65 C.E. Paul (of the Gospels) and James were completely opposed to each other as far as what Jesus of Nazareth intended. Paul really didn't know Jesus, but it's his shaping and massaging and warping of Jesus's message that became the Christianity we know today. <br />And thank you for enjoying the photo of Sasha!<br />JudithJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-21546869640730285142014-02-06T19:27:08.231-05:002014-02-06T19:27:08.231-05:00Kathy,
I'm so sorry to hear about your injury!...Kathy,<br />I'm so sorry to hear about your injury!!! What a nuisance injuries are! I've had a slight fibro relapse and when it happens, I'm so thankful for books! They take me away when I can't do the things I'd like to do.<br /><br />I'm so glad your reading is going like crazy. I'll look up Pilgrim Soul. 1947 Glasgow. Is Gordon Ferris a Scottish writer, by any chance?<br />JudithJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-74520087958158772272014-02-06T19:23:26.235-05:002014-02-06T19:23:26.235-05:00Sasha answered your question as to whether she is ...Sasha answered your question as to whether she is new. She said, "It's as if I've been born anew each day when new snow covers the landscape!" Actually, Sasha, our dear Golden, has been with us for two and a half years, and she is now five and a half. She's rather spunky in the mischief category, which is why we exercise her a lot! She's very affectionate and loves to cuddle, and will also sit by me by the hour while I read.<br /><br />Yes, Scott's not long on historical accuracy, but I loved Ivanhoe. Thanks for the mention about books about Eleanor (of Anjou), n'est-ce pas? I very much want to read more about Saxon England at this point as well.<br />Thanks for writing!<br />JudithJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-972254721940456382014-02-06T01:15:03.295-05:002014-02-06T01:15:03.295-05:00Is the dog in your picture new? Didn't the pi...Is the dog in your picture new? Didn't the picture used to be just snow? <br /><br />I'm not sure you can trust Walter Scott for historical accuracy, but as long as he tells a good story....There are several good books on Eleanor, King Richard's and King John's mother if your interested in reading more about the time period. It's hard to write a dull book about Eleanor so you can probably go with whatever one your library has. <br /><br />It's a fascinating time period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-65878973823077690682014-02-04T19:18:04.203-05:002014-02-04T19:18:04.203-05:00You are brave up there in the snow and ice. But I...You are brave up there in the snow and ice. But I must say you have a beautiful canine companion with you. I come to this website, and am taken with how beautiful is your dog.<br /><br />And also, in this weather you can curl up in a comfortable chair or couch with good books, tea, cookies and that lovely dog. The idea just increases my endorphins.<br /><br />And that's what I've been doing (sans dog) since I broke my arm in December -- in the city just walking; I fell. So you haven't heard much from me. I could not type until a few days ago or I typed with one hand and 50 percent typos.<br /><br />I've been reading up a storm! Good books, too, one after the other as I've been homebound between the arm and the ice and snow outside.<br /><br />Am now reading Pilgrim Soul, by Gordon Ferris, Jewish community/Nazi hunters in 1947 Glasgow, a good book.<br /><br />Hope you and your family have a good winter, nice and cozy with excellent reading material.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-57078707644879856082014-02-04T18:58:34.919-05:002014-02-04T18:58:34.919-05:00Judith, I'm just beginning chapter 40 tonight....Judith, I'm just beginning chapter 40 tonight. I think that it is set around 150-200 years after the Norman invasion, you would think that things would have settled down in that time but I suppose that the fact that the Normans were speaking French meant that they kept aloof from the 'natives'. I believe that around about the time Ivanhoe was written there was pressure to give Jews in Britain the vote and it did happen not long after publication. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emancipation_of_the_Jews_in_the_United_Kingdom <br />I think Jesus of Nazareth had some great PR guys who bent the reality! I love Sasha.Katrinahttp://piningforthewest.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-87154542037487923222014-02-02T17:54:30.747-05:002014-02-02T17:54:30.747-05:00I have always loved historical fiction, but I have...I have always loved historical fiction, but I have noted that I've read less of it in the last 15-20 years than I did in childhood and teenage years and in young adulthood. Because of Ivanhoe, I am interested in reading more fiction and nonfiction of the medieval era. <br />And thank you! for the wish for our snow,<br />JudithJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-82538964195785522022014-02-02T17:50:56.542-05:002014-02-02T17:50:56.542-05:00JoAnn,
I do hope that the worst of the storm is ov...JoAnn,<br />I do hope that the worst of the storm is over by Wednesday evening, which it is predicted to be. Sorry for the timing, but I hope you get out and enjoy your adventure!<br />JudithJudithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06435116453270981662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-18723965975133581202014-02-02T10:35:36.429-05:002014-02-02T10:35:36.429-05:00I'm hoping the weather forecasters are wrong a...I'm hoping the weather forecasters are wrong about the timing of the storm... we have an early evening flight on Wednesday :(JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7543676375857581295.post-36620633032366628522014-02-01T23:06:16.334-05:002014-02-01T23:06:16.334-05:00I could never see myself reading from this time pe...I could never see myself reading from this time period but your posts make it sound so interesting. I think it has opened my mind a bit. So many interesting time periods to read. Overwhelming. Hope you get your snow storm!Travellin Penguin - Pamhttp://travellinpenguin.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.com