tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post5786822792796967881..comments2024-03-17T14:55:58.619-07:00Comments on Bloggin' 'bout Books: Top Ten Tuesday: If You Can't Stand the Heat, Get Out of the (Arizona) KitchenSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-18622046590112140822021-06-20T20:56:02.119-07:002021-06-20T20:56:02.119-07:00Such a touching thing you did there. It's alwa...Such a touching thing you did there. It's always a beautiful feeling to surprise parents like this and I am happy you were able to!<br /><br />With your book list, I am also a Picoult fan and yes, I agree. Her books are not as great as the earlier ones - though The Leaving Time lingers still inside me after years of reading it. :)<br /><br />I hope you have a great summer reading, Susan.<br /><br />P.S. You are the best when it comes to TTT Titles!A Reading Writerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12229414372642627877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-45365678601671956892021-06-20T05:22:39.389-07:002021-06-20T05:22:39.389-07:00I have only heard of one book from your list. Surv...I have only heard of one book from your list. Survive the Night.Momsbookcollectionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495342315302399880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-12561666273503016062021-06-17T10:25:10.477-07:002021-06-17T10:25:10.477-07:00Many of these look great picks! I loved Kristin Ha...Many of these look great picks! I loved Kristin Hannah's writing in The Nightingale! Jawahir the Bookwormhttps://jawahirthebookworm.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-8305879220151339622021-06-17T02:46:40.733-07:002021-06-17T02:46:40.733-07:00Oh, and yes, you are right, diabetes is horrible b...Oh, and yes, you are right, diabetes is horrible but I always compare mine with my father's who was diagnosed with type 2 at the age of 50. He was very good with it and didn't need any injections until shortly before his death at 86 and today it is so much easier. So, I*m lucky in a way. I was bound to inherit it because my mother also got it in later age but I'm glad I have to manage it now and not back then.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-87202990795695792352021-06-17T02:45:08.726-07:002021-06-17T02:45:08.726-07:00Exactly. I've met a few people online that I s...Exactly. I've met a few people online that I share so much with and since I never had a sister and always wanted one, of course, I've "adopted" them all. I just saw that you have a lovely page about yourself here and find it fascinating. I might have to do that myself one day. Thanks for the inspiration.Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-53955173268991738702021-06-16T19:35:45.164-07:002021-06-16T19:35:45.164-07:00Oh, good! I picked up WOLVERINES at the library to...Oh, good! I picked up WOLVERINES at the library today. I'm excited to read it. I also love Bolton - I've read all her books. SURVIVE THE NIGHT sounds excellent. Can't wait!<br /><br />Thanks for popping in, Cathy!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-54468967070002028402021-06-16T19:32:54.927-07:002021-06-16T19:32:54.927-07:00So...I'm really slow. It took me a hot minute ...So...I'm really slow. It took me a hot minute to realize that you're Joy of Joyous Reads! It's nice to see your face :) And thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-42862658046411737402021-06-16T19:32:04.496-07:002021-06-16T19:32:04.496-07:00For real! I can't imagine being the parents of...For real! I can't imagine being the parents of a child with Type 1 diabetes. It must be so scary. I'm glad it's me that deals with it, not my kids. I agree, though, the technology that's available now makes it SOOOO much easier to manage the disease. It's also amazing that parents can see their kids' blood sugar numbers in real time, which helps to prevent extreme lows and highs, both of which can be dangerous.<br /><br />Thanks for popping in, Joy!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-71532065010297441782021-06-16T19:28:48.449-07:002021-06-16T19:28:48.449-07:00Me, too! I'm just about done with the first on...Me, too! I'm just about done with the first one, so that's one down. We'll see how I do with the others.<br /><br />Thanks for stopping by, Kristi!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-53385269848901744622021-06-16T19:23:39.017-07:002021-06-16T19:23:39.017-07:00It was a great visit for lots of reasons. I'm ...It was a great visit for lots of reasons. I'm so glad we decided to go through with the surprise visit and not just a Zoom call!<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Helen!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-38891850339686946962021-06-16T19:20:46.430-07:002021-06-16T19:20:46.430-07:00I have a hard time reading on my phone since the s...I have a hard time reading on my phone since the screen is so small. If I don't have ANYTHING else, I'll read on my phone's Kindle app. It's better than nothing :) I do always have a "real" book in case technology fails me.<br /><br />Thanks for popping by, Nicole!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-31863695320220309872021-06-16T19:18:45.722-07:002021-06-16T19:18:45.722-07:00Seriously, Marianne, we're like long-lost sist...Seriously, Marianne, we're like long-lost sisters! Diabetes is a horrible disease, no matter what, but at least it's manageable. It's not EASY to manage, but it is doable, thank heavens.<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Marianne!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-40807361070721554002021-06-16T19:16:48.784-07:002021-06-16T19:16:48.784-07:00It really was a beautiful moment! We've always...It really was a beautiful moment! We've always been close. We even share a birthday :)<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Suzanne!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-70169629877504435972021-06-16T19:15:32.787-07:002021-06-16T19:15:32.787-07:00Penny is great! Her books are compelling and well-...Penny is great! Her books are compelling and well-written with a great, atmospheric setting and fun characters. I hope you enjoy her if you give her a go.<br /><br />Thanks for popping by, Cheri!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-85330459134819115152021-06-16T19:13:07.960-07:002021-06-16T19:13:07.960-07:00I hope so, too! I've just about finished the f...I hope so, too! I've just about finished the first book I listed and I'm enjoying it, so that's a good start :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in, Danielle!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-38192836191064004502021-06-16T19:10:47.699-07:002021-06-16T19:10:47.699-07:00Dual timeline novels always appeal to me, although...Dual timeline novels always appeal to me, although I usually find the past stories more enjoyable than the present ones, so maybe I should just read straight hist-fic? LOL.<br /><br />Thanks for coming by, Cindy!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-59064925122869548602021-06-16T19:07:37.932-07:002021-06-16T19:07:37.932-07:00I agree :)
Thanks for stopping in, Carrie!I agree :)<br /><br />Thanks for stopping in, Carrie!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-66755368183476411732021-06-16T19:05:55.851-07:002021-06-16T19:05:55.851-07:00It's my favorite picture so far from our weeke...It's my favorite picture so far from our weekend :) <br /><br />Enjoy your reads! Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Carla.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-65692756781038167562021-06-16T14:33:17.787-07:002021-06-16T14:33:17.787-07:00A Solitude of Wolverines is good. Sharon Bolton is...<i>A Solitude of Wolverines</i> is good. Sharon Bolton is a favorite author of mine, and I'm eagerly awaiting my autographed copy of <i>Survive the Night</i> from The Poisoned Pen. This is a really interesting list!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-28673065537372120172021-06-16T11:23:12.143-07:002021-06-16T11:23:12.143-07:00Oh that must've been quite the surprise! I'...Oh that must've been quite the surprise! I'm so glad you got to do that for your parents. <3 You are so right, Type 1 is not a joke. My officemate's daughter has one and the amount of monitoring they have to do is quite daunting. But thank God for medical technologies that are enabling us to anticipate possible problems. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing your Summer reading list. I should do one. Lord knows, I have a few hang overs from April and May! <br />Joy https://www.blogger.com/profile/08176549392514186645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-1686321931745118972021-06-16T11:18:32.239-07:002021-06-16T11:18:32.239-07:00Thanks, Leslie! I definitely plan to spend a lot o...Thanks, Leslie! I definitely plan to spend a lot of time reading in the coolness of the ceiling fan and air conditioning :)<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Leslie!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-83582328148116490022021-06-16T11:09:46.021-07:002021-06-16T11:09:46.021-07:00Our summers really are incredible. SOOOO brutally ...Our summers really are incredible. SOOOO brutally hot. Yuck.<br /><br />A SOLITUDE OF WOLVERINES is waiting for me at the library. I'm going to pick it up today. Hopefully, it's as good as it sounds!<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Cath!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-63054041052564089882021-06-16T11:08:14.336-07:002021-06-16T11:08:14.336-07:00It's supposed to be 114 today! And the air qua...It's supposed to be 114 today! And the air quality is really bad because of all the fires here. I want to go back to the Gorge, even though I know it's supposed to be warmer there this week than it was last week. I adore the kind of cool, drizzly weather Oregon and Washington were having while I was there. Take me back!<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Deanna!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-83261224018566802452021-06-16T11:05:07.020-07:002021-06-16T11:05:07.020-07:00It was lovely, although I did feel bad for lying t...It was lovely, although I did feel bad for lying to my mom :) I *think* she's forgiven me by now!<br /><br />Insulin pumps really are lifesavers. I can't believe I lived for so long without one.<br /><br />Gamache is the best, isn't he?<br /><br />Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Carol!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32315311.post-11823435356637035912021-06-16T11:01:54.704-07:002021-06-16T11:01:54.704-07:00Great minds think alike! I hope we both enjoy thes...Great minds think alike! I hope we both enjoy these and our other picks.<br /><br />Thanks for popping in, Caroline!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.com