I got lazy again to do another post. So I broke my daily blogging goal which reached 50 posts since last month.
Would you believe, I was engrossed reading, finishing Charles Martin’s Thunder and Rain, an amazing book, excellent writing. The Christian aspect of the book through a child’s diary/journal to God was just so touching. This was followed by a rather short novel by Janette Oke about the new frontier, the wilderness in Alaska. David Whyte’s Consolations The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying meaning of Everyday Words are several essays that started with the word Alone and ending with Work. It is a deep read that you need to think after reading a few lines. So I have to read it slowly. I have started another book reading it in between that of David Whyte’s book. The Midnight Rose by Lucinda Riley spans four generations from the splendor of India to the majestic stately homes in England. It started in 1911, about India in the time of the Raj and England during World War I. Have I told you before that I am always drawn to historical novels? This one is pretty good although I just started a few chapters.
May I ask again, what have you been reading lately? Who is your favorite author?
Hi Arlene, I’ve been so busy in the gardens, pressing flowers, etc. I am looking forward to having some reading time now that bloom time is waning.
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Hi Kathy, haven’t been gardening lately. I don’t even need to water the plants. It’s been raining here the past few days. You press flowers? We have a flower press here which my daughter bought but I haven’t tried using it yet.
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I use books most times. Corrugated cardboard in the pressed sometimes imprints itself on my flowers. I put them in a book and in the hot car in the summer. They press really quickly that way, but I also have to remember to take them out. A couple of times I have left them too long and they quickly faded.
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What do you do with them after, as decor to greeting cards?
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I sell some on Etsy and I do make some greeting cards and bookmarks too. They are fun.
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Wow, that’s lovely. You are so creative.
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I have a hard time choosing a favorite author. I guess it depends on what kind of mood I’m in and what type of book I want to read. 🙂
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Yeah, I agree Michelle. For me once i found someone whose work I can relate to, I tend to look for more. Afterall, no two books are the same.
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I’m still not reading novels, Arlene. I just cannot seem to concentrate, and end up re-reading the same page.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh, maybe you’re still not inclined to read.
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I am in the same boat 🙄
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Haha, may kanya kanyang favorite hobby eh.
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What an eclectic mix. I am currently reading Sintram and his companions by de la Motte Fouqué. I really don’t have a favourite.
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I searched the title of the book you are reading, it seems like a good one. Lately, I am more into historical fiction Derrick. Thanks!
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