Petra’s Comments (group member since Jun 28, 2016)

Petra’s comments from the flight paths group.

I double checked.
On the main page of this group, the moderators are listed on the right. Only you and Ice are listed.

We'll have to think of a question to ask that would help us decide about membership.

As moderators, either you or Ice have to do it.

I recall that, as a private group, we can ask a question for the person to answer when they request to join the group. That answer can give a small indication of the person.
After that, we can check out their profile page to see what groups they are in (and whether they comment in the group), their books, their friends, etc.

It's a way of seeing whether the person would be a good fit for the group.

Magdelanye, I thought you'd put a hold on Just One Damned Thing After Another that was stopped because of the mail strike? Perhaps I'm remembering wrong.

If you like wacky, humorous stories with good characters. "Wacky" in the sense of time travel which leads one into bizarre situations. For example, in Just One Damned Thing After Another, the historians travel back to the time of the dinosaurs, so antics and adventures happen there.
The series has been entertaining and enjoyable so far (I'm reading Book #3 right now).

I guess it's good to hear that Ellen is busy and happy, but I sure do miss her posts. Thanks for the update, Magdelanye.

It would be nice to have some new blood here and get the discussions moving again. Our discussions are the lively and engaging when they happen. :)

Magdelanye, the book on American History sounds interesting. They are a fractured bunch. Understanding them would be interesting.

Now that the mail is runnning, have you heard about the library copy of Just One Damned Thing After Another?

I'm currently listening to the third book of the series, A Second Chance. The books are still entertaining and enjoyable.

I've stumbled on a trilogy that I'm really enjoying, written by Canadian author Corinne Jeffery.
It's the "Understanding Ursela" trilogy, which begins with the book Arriving: 1909-1919.

The story centers on the Werner family after they arrive in the Canadian Prairies from Russia and how they settled. The years go by and the family goes through trials & tribulations, highs & lows and generally Life. It's a good read (if you like family sagas_.

I'm currently reading the second of the trilogy, Thriving: 1920-1939 and finding it as good as the first book.

LOL....bus rides are fun, aren't they?
Of course a Fall Fair takes priority. That would be a fun day.

I hope you can find a copy of the book.

I'm almost finished A Symphony of Echoes and enjoying it a lot. I haven't had a lot of reading time lately and am itching to get back to the story.

What's everyone reading now?

I hope you can get a special order, Magdelanye. My library has a copy of Just One Damned Thing After Another (currently available). Not sure whether you can special order from that far away.

I look forward to reading the review. I've still got a couple of his books to read yet. Something to look forward to.

I'm really enjoying the Chronicles.

I finished listening to the audio version of All That Moves Us: A Pediatric Neurosurgeon, His Young Patients, and Their Stories of Grace and Resilience. It's a very compassionate, empathetic memoir of Dr. Wellons career as a neurosurgeon.

I am continuing to read the second book of the Chronicles of St Mary's series, A Symphony of Echoes. I'm enjoying it as much as the first book, Just One Damned Thing After Another. Lots of snarky humour and wacky situations, yet it fits together as a cohesive story. Fun reading.

I love the way you start our month's with a beautiful poem that brings up images of joy. Thanks, Magdelanye.

Ahh....I did wonder about the Louise Penny book. I don't think you've ever posted reading a murder mystery type story.
Abigail Thomas sounds like an interesting person. I'm glad to hear that her writing is interesting as well.

I've lately finished The Mayor of Casterbridge and Robinson Crusoe. Both are group reads I joined. I enjoy Thomas Hardy's writing and I've never read Daniel Defoe.

I enjoyed the Hardy book, not so much the Defoe book.

I read and really enjoyed an alternative history book, Ha'penny, last month. It's the second book of a trilogy, which I didn't realize when I started it.
I am now reading the first book, Farthing and enjoying it just as much. The series is what I'd call good beach reading. Light, entertaining, compelling and interesting.
The books are stand alone in story. The detective is the character that runs through both books, joining them into a series.

I'm back from the Island and have had a solid night's sleep.

I hope you are feeling your old self again, Magdelanye.

We aren't experiencing any discomfort from the fires and smoke. So far, we've been quite lucky this summer.

I'm going to spend the day resting, doing laundry, unpacking, etc. and just settling back home again.

I do agree with your poem, Magdelanye. That is a perfect way to spend some time.

I can't post much right now. I only have connection through my phone, which is difficult to type on.

Is that book you are reading Still Life by Louise Penny?

More when I'm home.

Magdelanye, how are you feeling today?
I just saw your post. I hope the drowsiness is gone.

I'm on the Island, spending time with stepdad. I'll be home Wednesday evening. I'll post again then.

It's good to hear that your move is behind you and you're settling into your new home, Magdelanye.

Tomatoes can take awhile to adjust to a move. Fingers crossed that yours will be growing again soon

I went for a walk this morning and it was hot!!! I was glad to get home (and glad that I'd gone out) and take a shower. Like you, as long as I don't move much (and sit in the shade when outdoors) the heat is tolerable.

I finished, and was disappointed in, Girl in Landscape. It started well but once the family reached the Planet of the Archbuilders things slowed down and not much happened, except innuendos and hints. The story didn't really go very far at all.
Oh well.......on to the next book.....

I also finished a book of short stories, Seven Empty Houses. The stories centered around lost people who themselves had suffered loss and were stuck in places that stopped them from living their lives fully. The writing was very good, the stories all interesting and compelling. I listened to these on audio.

I finished reading Sylvia's Lovers. It took awhile because I was reading it with a group and we stuck to a schedule. The story was wonderful. It had good characters, human dilemmas and mistakes, and consequences to every decision made along Life's road. I was a bit disappointed with the ending but that didn't spoil the delight of the rest of the book.

I'm currently reading The Partridge and the Pelican. It's a bit slow moving right now but interesting enough to carry on. Perhaps the pace will pick up soon.

Happy belated birthday, Magdelanye! Packing doesn't sound like a fun way of spending it but you'll be in a new home soon. That's a wonderful gift.
Tell us about the new place. Will you be able to have a garden? Is there a nice reading nook in the yard? Is it close to ammenities that you need/want?

I'm getting ready for a Visual Arts sale next weekend. I'm in a carving group that is getting a table. I'll put a few carvings out for sale and help man the table. I think my shift is on Sunday.

Wow....that's some title for this thread, Magdelanye! LOL!

Love the poem, too. You have a way with words that brings up peaceful pictures.

I've been away on the Island for a week, without internet. While away, I finished reading The Rise and Reign of the Mammals: A New History, from the Shadow of the Dinosaurs to Us and Waiting. I enjoyed them both.

I'm now reading Girl in Landscape and was pulled into this strange story right away. I read a couple of other books by Jonathan Lethem and really enjoyed the quirkiness of his stories.