Good morning, and welcome to The Sunday Salon, our great, expansive virtual reading room where we meet to commiserate about our week’s adventures.
As we approach the holidays, I notice something brisk in the air. Yes, it’s the cold weather, but it’s also that contagious thrill of upcoming celebrations.
I used to feel less than great about the holidays. I was kind of a Scrooge. Then that all changed. Some of my holiday memories (and creative moments) have appeared in my blogs this week.
Christmas Memories – Guest Post at Book Journey
A Bit of Me (Me) – Christmas Tree Lane
Family Moments:
My wonderful granddaughter Fiona spent part of the weekend here, and we enjoyed some movie-watching, eating out, and a morning at the gym.
My Reading Week:
Not very successful, in terms of number of books read, but I loved both of the books!
1) South of Broad, by Pat Conroy (Click Title for Review)
2) Elizabeth, by J. Randy Taraborrelli (Click Title for Review)
Today I plan to read some more, watch some Christmas movies I recorded, and finish watching The Last Picture Show, an old movie (from the 70s) that came in the mail for me this week
I first saw it in the theater back in the day, but each time, I notice something new in it. I’ll have a review up later.
So that’s it for me. What have the rest of you been up to? Hope you’ll stop by and share.
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Sounds like you had a fun visit with your granddaughter! I have South of Broad on my shelf waiting to be read – I enjoy Pat Conroy’s expansive tales!
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Thanks for visiting, Colleen. Yes, there is something awesome about the expansive stories and language in Conroy’s novels.
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I don’t like the commercialism of Christmas, but love the family celebrations.
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Oh, I totally agree, Margaret, and when I chose to focus on those aspects of the holidays, I regained my “spirit.” Thanks for stopping by.
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I love Pat Conroy, too! South of Broad was excellent. Have a great week.
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Thanks, JoAnn…As soon as I had begun South of Broad, I recalled all that I had loved about The Prince of Tides, too. The language is fabulous, and the sweeping stories are majestic. Thanks for visiting, and have a great week.
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I used to get Christmas overload when I worked at Wal-Mart. By the toime we set Christmas up right after Halloween…. the end of December meant nothing to me but a day off.
Thankfully… years after my Wal-Mart days I find I can appreciate Christmas again 🙂
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Yes, Sheila, I agree that, for me, it was also the materialism of the season that did me in. Thanks for stopping by.
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Wow, I remember The Last Picture Show. I love that movie. Great review of the Pat Conroy book.
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Thanks for stopping by, Yvonne…Yes, I can remember exactly what was happening in my life when I first saw it….
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I’m happy that you got that Christmas spirit back Laurel. I do miss it when everyone else seems to be caught up in the festive moments.
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Oh, me too, Diane…it’s like I can now feel almost “child-like” again. Thanks for visiting.
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Sounds like you had a great time with your granddaughter. Enjoyed your review of ELIZABETH. Usually don’t like books on stars, but this one sounds intriguing.
Mason
Thoughts in Progress
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Thanks for stopping by, Mason…I do enjoy my time with family.
I wasn’t sure if I would enjoy ELIZABETH, so I was pleased when I did.
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I really love this time of year. It’s always been very family-oriented for me. Now my husband, on the other hand, is sort of a grinch… 😀
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Yes, I like that part, too, Amanda…I temporarily “lost” that feeling after the kids all grew up. But then I found it again! Thanks for stopping by.
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cybill shephard in the movie poster looks so much like reese witherspoon to me, wow. 🙂 hope you enjoy the holiday season!
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Wow, you’re right, Marie…thanks for stopping by.
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