tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post7928702199789720934..comments2023-10-01T11:34:38.534-04:00Comments on Country Weekend ~: Summer reading, watching, paintingJenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-13602588911698819002015-07-24T23:33:46.890-04:002015-07-24T23:33:46.890-04:00Thanks so much, Autumn. I know you understand how ...Thanks so much, Autumn. I know you understand how scary this is!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-45526344051028565892015-07-23T06:30:59.704-04:002015-07-23T06:30:59.704-04:00oh and congrats on getting an online portfolio! an...oh and congrats on getting an online portfolio! and putting yourself out there. Very brave for every Creative. Sending you a ton of luck.Autumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605086016726488440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-79733476289421278792015-07-23T06:30:14.496-04:002015-07-23T06:30:14.496-04:00We don't own a TV. From the many benefits of t...We don't own a TV. From the many benefits of that, I enjoy having control over what I watch, rather than mindless channel surfing, or switching it on just because it's there in the room.<br />Of course that gives me no excuse for Game of Thrones...<br /><br />Going to check The Returned.Autumnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13605086016726488440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-17886818402745281132015-07-21T11:42:55.568-04:002015-07-21T11:42:55.568-04:00Oh, that's lovely. Thank you.Oh, that's lovely. Thank you.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-66267419416350210312015-07-20T04:07:58.488-04:002015-07-20T04:07:58.488-04:00I love the blue painting. It brings me serenity.I love the blue painting. It brings me serenity.roughterrain cranehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12394547924137198019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-62251428918515114312015-07-18T17:22:21.843-04:002015-07-18T17:22:21.843-04:00I read a lot of detective stories which is pretty ...I read a lot of detective stories which is pretty much the equivalent of tv, and believe me I've done my share of tv binging! Thanks so much for your kind words about my website. That means a lot to me, Amelia.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-60387339411191029222015-07-18T09:18:22.275-04:002015-07-18T09:18:22.275-04:00Jennifer, love your new website. I think it's ...Jennifer, love your new website. I think it's great that you are doing this. I love " Maine morning" and "Tucson to Tucumcari". I'm reading slowly lately, don't have the time that I used to on my train commute and when I get home from work and finish cooking dinner my mind is mush so I sit in front of the TV (which I hate) to veg out. Just finished binging on "Luther" from the BBC, excellent show. I'm reading "Dead Wake" about the sinking of the Lusitania, fascinating stuff. Keep painting!Ameliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548038213207928436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-34758916185042550922015-07-17T23:29:31.090-04:002015-07-17T23:29:31.090-04:00Oops. Reply below.Oops. Reply below.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-82577011687912173432015-07-17T23:29:01.514-04:002015-07-17T23:29:01.514-04:00Hi Jim,
They probably sent it to everyone--but it ...Hi Jim,<br />They probably sent it to everyone--but it seemed so targeted to me, it was a bit creepy! I<br />Hope you are having a good summer.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-784902563475646362015-07-16T23:49:56.733-04:002015-07-16T23:49:56.733-04:00Hello Jennifer, As a constant reader, I find that...Hello Jennifer, As a constant reader, I find that advice about reading less to be rather shocking. I have found myself going in the opposite direction, having watched almost no movies in the last year (although I did just buy a new region-free dvd player, my old one having given up the ghost). I am somewhat jealous of your creative outlet, having no talent like that myself. <br />--JimParnassushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08958901307538141468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-53355137055989710052015-07-16T12:26:38.701-04:002015-07-16T12:26:38.701-04:00Thanks, Helen. I hope you are having a great summe...Thanks, Helen. I hope you are having a great summer, and doing lots of painting.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-84688916674509216572015-07-16T11:10:18.377-04:002015-07-16T11:10:18.377-04:00Hello Jen,
Love that you are reading and painting ...Hello Jen,<br />Love that you are reading and painting this summer. Netflix and tv will wait!<br /><br />Enjoy the sunshine and long days<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-51579385727316636892015-07-16T09:48:55.762-04:002015-07-16T09:48:55.762-04:00Thanks so much! Great idea to reread Mockingbird n...Thanks so much! Great idea to reread Mockingbird now, I did that a couple years ago and it was as good as ever. I am trying to avoid the hype over the new book (hard to do) and won't read it until things settle down and I can try to think for myself. :-)Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-48489203829940219922015-07-16T09:47:04.031-04:002015-07-16T09:47:04.031-04:00Alicia--The Donna Leon novels are perfect summer r...Alicia--The Donna Leon novels are perfect summer reading! I'll have to look up Commisario Ricciardi. Louise Penny writes a series of Chief Inspector Gamache books that Shelley (Bow Street Flowers) and I are crazy about. You might like them too.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-72783691304768263062015-07-16T09:44:42.707-04:002015-07-16T09:44:42.707-04:00Thanks so much Petra. I love book lists too. And t...Thanks so much Petra. I love book lists too. And there is something incredibly satisfying about working without thinking--letting my subconscious do its thing...Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-48510817428477070052015-07-16T08:09:30.413-04:002015-07-16T08:09:30.413-04:00I have just checked out your paintings on Orchards...I have just checked out your paintings on Orchards in Space ... the colours and life in them is glorious. <br />With all the hype over the release of Harper Lee's new book, I am re-reading 'To Kill a Mockingbird'.Vintage Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03695570690989980599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-44661651663926281842015-07-16T04:18:57.937-04:002015-07-16T04:18:57.937-04:00Actually I am reading a lot of Ancient History be...Actually I am reading a lot of Ancient History because of my Art History studies. When I am far of this ancient thing I like to read Donna Leon novels and the Comisario Ricciardi series. <br /><br />Your web looks great! It is a brilliant idea. You know I really like your art.Aliciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03064389655064011002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-17832880875606770082015-07-16T02:28:22.609-04:002015-07-16T02:28:22.609-04:00oh, so much to say to this. read The Big One too. ...oh, so much to say to this. read The Big One too. holy cow!. and will of course check out your reading list. you are one of the few people I trust implicitly when it comes to books. I'm not watching a lot of TV either but unfortunately my reading is quite erratic these days. I always have a few books on the go at the same time, but at the moment it seems I can't finish anything and the list of unfinished books is getting longer and longer. and finally, yes to sharing more reading/watching lists [back to the good old days of blogging]. I know everybody does it on Twitter now but i prefer lists like that over having to weed through tons of tweets or status updates... oh, and finally finally. you give me hope. I've been trying to work more with my hands and to get away from my computer more often, and something physical that makes me zone out is just what I was hoping/looking for. it's strange how different digital can be over analog [for lack of a better word]... <br /><br />great post :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-69790592256098300952015-07-15T20:01:55.530-04:002015-07-15T20:01:55.530-04:00No, but I love the title. Will look for it.No, but I love the title. Will look for it.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-31906688053961568672015-07-15T20:01:38.694-04:002015-07-15T20:01:38.694-04:00Thanks, Denise.Thanks, Denise.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11774484903569370169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-59046110222017992772015-07-15T20:00:36.163-04:002015-07-15T20:00:36.163-04:00Did you ever read An Episode of Sparrows? Re: pos...Did you ever read An Episode of Sparrows? Re: post WWII England.Shelleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15954245955512283932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1494925975380418965.post-12309243694623875182015-07-15T19:33:19.671-04:002015-07-15T19:33:19.671-04:00I wouldn't mind cutting back on the cerebral i...I wouldn't mind cutting back on the cerebral in my life, just a bit. Happy painting!Denise | Chez Danissehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06418226690328176970noreply@blogger.com