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Booking through Thursday

This is the discussion for today, Today is Thanksgiving here in the U.S. Now, you may have noticed that the global economy isn’t exactly doing well. There’s war. Starvation. All sorts of bad, scary things going on. So–just for today–how about sharing 7 things that you’re thankful for? This can be about books, sure–authors you appreciate, books you love, an ode to your public library–but also, how about other things, too? Because in times like these, with bills piling up and disaster seemingly lurking around every corner, it’s more important than ever to stop and take stock of the things we’re grateful for. Family. Friends. Good health (I hope). Coffee and tea. Turkey. Sunshine. Wagging tails. Curling up with a good book. So, how about it? Spread a little positive thinking and tell the world what there is to be thankful for. I have much to be thankful for including, 1. My husband. 2. My children. 3. To have good health. 4. The love of good parents. 5. My church and wonderful priest. 6.

A busy week

Not been visiting blogland much the last few days as my time has been taken up with delivering raffle prizes. We had our church raffle at the weekend and the days following are always busy. It's good to deliver the prizes though , especially as people are so grateful. Tonight I'm going to be busy with chores around the house , so hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to catch up on my blog reading. Hope you are all having a good week, not long till Christmas!!!!

Sky Watch

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The first snow of Winter has arrived. What can I say but it's freezing!!! More photos here.

Booking through Thursday

This is the discussion for today, 'I receive a lot of review books, but I have never once told lies about the book just because I got a free copy of it. However, some authors seem to feel that if they send you a copy of their book for free, you should give it a positive review. Do you think reviewers are obligated to put up a good review of a book, even if they don’t like it? Have we come to a point where reviewers *need* to put up disclaimers to (hopefully) save themselves from being harassed by unhappy authors who get negative reviews?' I think reviewers should act honestly. Constructive criticism is good for everyone. It can be a springboard for improvement. One reviewer's comments will not make a fan recoil from the author but may spark an interest as to why the review is written in this way. More comments can be found here.

ABC 3rd Round

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''R' is for Richmond. This is a photo of Richmond in North Yorkshire. I live not too far from here and have visited often. One of my daughters went to school there for a while. It is a very picturesque market town with a castle and it's own theatre, the Georgian theatre. If you are in the area it is well worth a visit. Photo courtesy of this site. More photos can be found here.

The Novos Ordo.

The Novos Ordo(The English Mass),is celebrated once a week in my parish by the priest facing East. I have not experienced or heard of this happening else where. This arrangement seems to work well. Have any readers come across this way of saying Mass?

A Book Worm Award.

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Over on Charli and me blogspot I have benn awarded the book worm award. Thankyou Carol, this is very kind. Now there are some far more deserving book blogs out there . So at the end of this post you will see the people I'm passing the award onto. Here are my lines from the nearest book, Charlotte Bingham's 'In Distant Fields'. 'PARTITA SLOWED DOWN TO IDLE ALONG ON THE ICE JUST SO SHE COULD WATCH HER FRIEND EXECUTING A PERFECT SPIN. 'OH BRAVO!' PARTITA CALLED OUT IN GENUINE APPRECIATION. PARTITA BEGAN TO SKATE A LITTLE MORE QUICKLY, LONGING TO JOIN KITTY, NOT JUST BECAUSE SHE LOVED HER , BUT BECAUSE SHE KNEW THAT SKATING WITH KITTY WOULD ENHANCE HER OWN PERFORMANCE. AS THE TWO YOUNG WOMEN SKATED ALONGSIDE THEY WERE PASSED BY HARRY , HANDS CLASPED BEHIND HIS BACK, LONG LEGS PUSHING HIM TO EVER GREATER SPEED.' Now here are the rules: Open the closest book to you, not your favorite or most intellectual book, but the book closest to you at the moment. Turn t

Sky Watch.

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This is a photo taken from home on Wednesday 12 th November around 5pm. The sky was stunning and although the photo is good I don't think I've captured the vibrant colours.Hope you like it. More photos here.

Booking through Thursday

This is today's discussion, I’ve asked, in the past, about whether you more often buy your books, or get them from libraries. What I want to know today, is, WHY BUY? Even if you are a die-hard fan of the public library system, I’m betting you have at least ONE permanent resident of your bookshelves in your house. I’m betting that no real book-lover can go through life without owning at least one book. So … why that one? What made you buy the books that you actually own, even though your usual preference is to borrow and return them? If you usually buy your books, tell me why. Why buy instead of borrow? Why shell out your hard-earned dollars for something you could get for free? 'I'm betting that you have at least ONE permanent resident ...' ONE, oh what a laugh! There are two bookcases crammed with bought books. They are not all mine , some belong to my husband. I do love books and I love to own them. It gives me a feeling of satisfaction when I realise how many I have

An old soldier.

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I've just seen Harry Patch , veteran of World War 1 on tv.This old soldier is now well over 100 and still remembers vividly the fighting in that war and how he held a comrade hand as he died. Wasn't that called 'the war to end all wars'. Unfortunately we all know that wasn't the case. In these times we are all , imho dashing around , worrying about finances, homes etc. These are all important but I hope that I , at least, can take time to consider human beings and put my fellow man before my possessions. Photo courtesy of this site.

Remembrance Sunday

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We Will Remember Them. Photo courtesy of this site.

He's here...

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Yes he arrived yesterday . Isn't he cute. My daughter adores him. His name is Sonny , he's a 3 year old. 13.2 h Dales pony. Up to now(fingers crossed) he's been very good , in tacking up , riding and generally been around people he doesn't know too well.

Sky Watch

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I took this photo today from the back garden.The Autumn colours are really vibrant in the sunshine. The bird, sneeked in there, I didn't realise it ws in the shot till I uploaded the pic. Hope you like it. If you click on the photo it will enlarge. You can see more photos here.

ABC 3rd Round

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Over on Mrs. Nesbitts' blog we are concentrating on the letter'P' this week. This is a photo of my daughter's pony. He is a Dales pony and is 3 years old. The photo was taken at a training school and hopefully he'll be home with us at the end of the week, so I'll have more opportunities to take some more pics. Hope you like him. More pics here.

November.

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Photo courtesy of this site. "November comes And November goes, With the last red berries And the first white snows. With night coming early, And dawn coming late, And ice in the bucket And frost by the gate. The fires burn And the kettles sing, And earth sinks to rest Until next spring." - Clyde Watson More November poems here.

The Sunday Salon.

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Well although I'm not quite finished this Maeve Binchy book I thought I would review it here.(Only have a few pages left). This is a collection of short stories , all based around Christmas time. In each story the characters are all assessing what the Christmas season will mean/be to them. For some the prospect is lonliness for others the prospect of too many relatives and for some a 'one night stand' that is regretted immediately the bedroom door is closed (however no intimate details were disclosed). IMHO the main theme of the book is, we are all searching for the TRUE meaning of Christmas.How we all need to feel loved and to love. The relationships in the book all needed the human touch , the feeling that can't be found in an expensive present in this materialistic world. Now please don't misunderstand I am no killjoy and I love the present giving and the tinsle as much as anyone but I do believe in the basics of Christmas --------- the power of a child born in a