auf wiedersehen/ day 8
very few things are better than a good book that cannot be put down. for the last several months reading has been a lifeboat for me- a relief from pain and madness. i carefully planned the next book before i finished the current - i searched and dug out every books to read list i started, every piece of post-it with a recommendation scribbled on it from the last phone conversation with a girlfriend (i love recommendations), i referred to reviews including those of talk dark and handsome, i even reread a few great classics- what a sweet escape.
there are one too many projects i have put on hold because they just weren’t exciting anymore, i didn’t have the energy, plus i didn’t want to put a good book down-
i will continue my 365 challenge on flickr but am signing off from here to focus on and finish my projects. i especially would like to spend my free time catching up on personal correspondence- letters, emails, even telephone calls.
i may even renovate or give this blog a face lift, we will see.
for now, auf wiedersehen
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hthe sun’s story will soon be published by a major world magazine- and one other one has shown interest so we are very pleased.
halso- the best book i read this year is the time traveller’s wife by audrey niffeneggar- what a treat- if you haven’t read it, do it now before the movie comes out later this year.
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Amy http://iluvretrothings.blogspot.com/
September 17th, 2008 at 12:13 amhmm that sounds like a gem of a book! I’m a bookworm too
Gypsy http://gypsy.chattablogs.com/
September 17th, 2008 at 2:39 amToasting my coffee to you tonight Elsa…May you find great joy in all of your projects:) I’ve loved hearing you share here - thank you.
Would you tell us what magazine Sophia’s story will be in? I would like to get it.
Thinking of you often…
Just a few of the books I’ve loved:
Till We Have Faces: A Myth Retold - C.S. Lewis
The English Patient - Michael Ondaatje
Traveling Mercies - Anne Lamott
The Secret History - Donna Tartt
Mamaphonic: Balancing Motherhood & Other Creative Acts - Maia Rossini
The Glass Castle: A Memoir - Jeannette Walls
Drop City - T.C. Boyle
Fall on Your Knees - Ann-Marie MacDonald
Waiting For Birdy - Catherine Newman
somepinkflowers http://somepinkflowers.typepad.com
September 18th, 2008 at 1:14 am{{ i popped over and messaged you on flickr, too }}
this—>the time traveller’s wife
was one of my all time favorites
and am anxious to see if the movie does the book justice
as sometime they do not.
look for this good one—->Diane Setterfield: The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel
did you write Sophia’s story?
i will look for it if you please give the details
when it is published.
know you are in my thoughts and prayers each day.
stephanie http://rodrigvitzstyle.typepad.com
September 19th, 2008 at 4:18 amElsa,
I’m happy to hear you are busy with projects. I too would love more information on the article of your shining sun.
I’ll keep in touch on flickr
thinking of you always,
steph
Melanie http://www.enseignedegersaint.typepad.fr
September 19th, 2008 at 7:37 amI was thinking of you ! I’m so happy to read your blog again and happy to see you have projects !
tinker http://tinkerart.typepad.com/tinker_art/
September 19th, 2008 at 10:39 pmYour Moon looks so adorable in the photo in the post below. I’m glad you’re finding some good days with friends and family - and some ’sweet escapes’ with good books. I loved the Time Traveller’s Wife, too. Have you read ‘Water for Elephants”? I really enjoyed that one.
Good luck with all your projects, Elsa - can you let us know what publication(s) to watch for the Sun’s story, in? I will watch for it.
You are in my thoughts and prayers~
~xo
Tinker
eb http://www.elizabethbunsen.typepad.com
September 24th, 2008 at 1:47 amoh yes books…
so many -
have you read The God of Small Things
I too would like to know more
about the Sun’s story
much love and gladness
that you are reading and filling and with us again…
xox - eb.
rochambeau http://rochambeau.typepad.com
September 26th, 2008 at 12:34 amHi Friend,
So glad to know that books are surrounding you with their magic!
Will look forward to your flicker and to read your published work!!
All for now sugarbabes.
You are in my thoughts.
I send a smile to your heart!
xox
Constance
traute http://www.spiritssoap.blogspot.com
September 26th, 2008 at 8:20 amdear elsa,
oh, yes, books have always been my best friends. i am happy you are doing some project. please, let us know more.
hugs, traute
Britt-Arnhild http://brittarnhildshouseinthewoods.typepad.com/brittarnhilds_house_in_th/
October 2nd, 2008 at 12:57 pmLitterature has been the lifeboat for many. I am glad you find solace in reading. I can never do without books, both for happy days and for sorrow.
Bless you!
rochambeau
October 13th, 2008 at 6:28 pmHi Elsa,
Just dropping by to see how you are doing today & let you know all is well in our new world.
BIG love,
Constance
rochambeau http://rochambeau.typepad.com
October 30th, 2008 at 1:19 amHi Bellla,
Thinking of you tonight!
love,
Constance
stephanie http://rodrigvitzstyle.typepad.com
November 1st, 2008 at 1:36 amARe you getting emails here?
Happy Halloween Elsa!
x..x
steph