tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post2052848688768650928..comments2024-03-28T04:30:40.483-05:00Comments on Lit and Life: Life: It Goes On - January 22Lisahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-37205187384112531362017-01-28T20:33:42.677-06:002017-01-28T20:33:42.677-06:00You should feel even more proud than those of us w...You should feel even more proud than those of us who marched in blue states! We had no fear of pushback but to make a statement where you are? Amazing!<br /><br />I wish I had a good tip but this slump seems endemic to everyone I know who cares about this country. For me, I'm only enjoying backlist books that come highly recommended. Reading books to write reviews about feels almost impossible. The Gilmore Guide to Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03620020630196336749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-7839418843143465162017-01-26T09:12:43.271-06:002017-01-26T09:12:43.271-06:00So glad to hear that the marchers convinced you to...So glad to hear that the marchers convinced you to march and that you had an awesome experience with it: yay! I'm behind with OitNB and Longmire, but I enjoy them both. My tip for casting off a slump is to choose an old favourite and begin rereading until you want to pick up something else instead. Good luck!Buried In Printhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00808249065026802365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-41110337877159429262017-01-25T20:29:34.906-06:002017-01-25T20:29:34.906-06:00It's good to feel empowered. I'm not sure...It's good to feel empowered. I'm not sure I really do, but we'll see. It's been a tough couple of months. I have a copy of The Emporer's Children and hope to read it before too long, although I might regret not opting for an audio for this one.<br /><br />Hang in there--we'll get through this.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-37878621075091538722017-01-23T10:51:36.894-06:002017-01-23T10:51:36.894-06:00Best reading slump elixir, Murakami. You knew I wa...Best reading slump elixir, Murakami. You knew I was going to say that. <br /><br />OMG, there are not many people I can talk to regarding the election but I feel broken inside. I am not a flag waving Democrat but what I want is a good person in office no matter who that might be. And I'm sorry, I just don't see presidential material in Trump. I actually liked Trump quite a bit BEFORE the election and I know that elections do bring out all kinds of sludge but he hasn't responded well to any of it. Now he simply says that he doesn't have to share his taxes. I think he will be creating his own rules no matter what he promised or what's already in existence. All he does is say nope, and that's it. I hope he does bring companies back to the US. We almost lost the family business because of how the industry moved to China for manufacturing. I hope he does put a cap on spending in general but his cabinet picks are the most unqualified picks I've seen and he seems to pick them just for that reason. So what? So he can then control and do whatever he wants? <br /><br />And to be honest, I didn't fully support the women's march. I didn't care for those hats! I felt that there were degrading although I fully support the women who chose to march. I can see why they did it. I just wish they'd get the recognition for their efforts instead of a slight on Twitter. Tihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00926060806244061354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-54112135868811345772017-01-23T08:17:48.615-06:002017-01-23T08:17:48.615-06:00Awesome.
I'm reading like a fiend! I am obses...Awesome. <br />I'm reading like a fiend! I am obsessed. It's probably a reaction to not wanting to pay attention to anything else?<br />Happy Pie Day!Carehttp://www.caresbooksandpie.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-7380203020639977252017-01-22T14:03:02.853-06:002017-01-22T14:03:02.853-06:00Congratulations on marching yesterday! I was watch...Congratulations on marching yesterday! I was watching the feeds while Holly was at dance, wishing I was there with everyone but totally there in spirit. I feel SO much better about the future knowing after seeing how many people feel so strongly about the current executive branch. He doesn't stand a chance!<br /><br />Good luck getting out of your reading slump! I dislike when I get in those "can't concentrate on anything" modes. That's when I whip out the phone and spend way too many hours playing Candy Crush and Candy Crush Soda. <br /><br />Happy early birthday to The Big Guy! I hope he has a wonderful day!Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02160951421693455864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-10062112868667039482017-01-22T12:55:55.945-06:002017-01-22T12:55:55.945-06:00My reading and focus is off as well ever since the...My reading and focus is off as well ever since the election. I'm sad about the state of this country and the new billionaire swamp Trump has selected.😭dianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17833833786375164722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-71245200676949967202017-01-22T12:30:42.046-06:002017-01-22T12:30:42.046-06:00My tip for getting out of reading slumps is reread...My tip for getting out of reading slumps is rereads. I typically get in one when my brain is tired and feeling pulled in different directions and I can connect with a reread but I don't have to focus on it quite as much because I know the story already. It typically knocks me out of a slump. I haven't watched Sherlock yet but I'm looking forward to them though I've heard they're total madness. Happy birthday to the Big Guy and have a great week!Katherine Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126062556416434416noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-30377249684775286412017-01-22T10:27:59.457-06:002017-01-22T10:27:59.457-06:00I'm so glad you were able to participate in yo...I'm so glad you were able to participate in your local March. What an amazing experience! Sometimes during winter you just need to unwind in front of the tv. So many amazing shows to choose from. May we all do what we can to speak out and make our voices heard. Hugs to you and yours.Heather G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18051840056392247706noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-82440555254181690802017-01-22T08:44:02.281-06:002017-01-22T08:44:02.281-06:00It's certainly been hard to concentrate on rea...It's certainly been hard to concentrate on reading this week. No marching down here for me, but my daughters attended in NYC.JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7605456781483914021.post-52838171857923970402017-01-22T06:41:50.958-06:002017-01-22T06:41:50.958-06:00My best tip - just go with it. Seriously. If TV ...My best tip - just go with it. Seriously. If TV is working for you now, then that's OK. Sometimes, our reading minds need a rest. Otherwise, magazines, old favorites (books, I mean), or graphic novels. Beautiful ice pictures. Probably not so much fun in actuality. :-)Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.com