tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post2555613642127741784..comments2024-03-29T04:57:22.367-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Where Is Your Bookmark? (08/18/2015)Literary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger78125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31189157269480707932015-08-31T15:55:31.517-07:002015-08-31T15:55:31.517-07:00Lisa - I am hoping she won't remember the bad ...Lisa - I am hoping she won't remember the bad when we start up again next summer. :-(Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63540159711310289032015-08-27T20:10:45.400-07:002015-08-27T20:10:45.400-07:00I'm so sorry to hear Mouse had such a bad expe...I'm so sorry to hear Mouse had such a bad experience with lessons! But you are so right; she needs to think of being in the water as fun as well as learning to be safe in it. Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05554217416500328610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21412553526084968072015-08-24T21:50:09.267-07:002015-08-24T21:50:09.267-07:00Shaina - Thank you for the well wishes. Evidently ...Shaina - Thank you for the well wishes. Evidently today wasn't the best day for Parker and he's currently at the vet's with my husband. We are hoping it's nothing to worry about. <br /><br />Haha! We were both very serious during the conversation. I probably rationalized too much considering her age. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-69479165720279384512015-08-24T16:34:06.526-07:002015-08-24T16:34:06.526-07:00Best wishes to Parker, poor guy! And sorry to hear...Best wishes to Parker, poor guy! And sorry to hear about Mouse's wretched new instructor, but I LOVED imagining you guys having a serious conversation about how it would be better to be back in the other class. Too cute.Shainahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07210256073962004354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-79988883076538605672015-08-24T12:20:49.558-07:002015-08-24T12:20:49.558-07:00Samantha - We have similar tastes in books. :-) I...Samantha - We have similar tastes in books. :-) I think moving Mouse down a level was the best choice. It took her a little bit to find her footing again, but she did. Unfortunately, she never fully regained that confidence she had when she began.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14596281082094342622015-08-24T12:19:12.815-07:002015-08-24T12:19:12.815-07:00Carla - Thank you. Our fingers are crossed that he...Carla - Thank you. Our fingers are crossed that he is feeling better soon. I do think the medication the doctor has him on is helping. I just wish we knew what exactly was wrong. <br /><br /> I'm hoping Mouse forgets about that teacher too, and that she doesn't let it hold her back in the water. <br /><br />How are you liking A Nice Little Place on the North Side? I was thinking about getting that for my father-in-law. He loves baseball. Dog Songs sounds like it would be good. I just finished reading a book of poetry about Hindu widows, which I liked quite a bit.<br /><br />Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66234615055110314192015-08-24T12:13:59.562-07:002015-08-24T12:13:59.562-07:00Sharon - It was very interesting!Sharon - It was very interesting!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-57419007825562065462015-08-24T12:13:42.226-07:002015-08-24T12:13:42.226-07:00Athira - I hope so too! I wish we had our own pool...Athira - I hope so too! I wish we had our own pool so she could experiment more--I think that would help build her confidence the most.<br /><br />Parker is getting up there in years and so I know his time will come much sooner than I would like. Still, I'd like to think he has a few good years left in him. If we can do something to help him feel better, I am all for it.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-43580582551419547472015-08-24T12:10:06.116-07:002015-08-24T12:10:06.116-07:00Melody Thank you. I hope so too!
Yes, that's...Melody Thank you. I hope so too!<br /><br />Yes, that's a good word to describe Paris Time Capsule. IT was a nice escape. :-) Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-30164476896329978352015-08-24T12:09:29.008-07:002015-08-24T12:09:29.008-07:00Laura - Thank you! I wish someone would send me su...Laura - Thank you! I wish someone would send me such a package. HahaLiterary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-48425089934733789732015-08-24T12:08:50.103-07:002015-08-24T12:08:50.103-07:00Zed - I love The Farming of Bones. I think it was ...Zed - I love The Farming of Bones. I think it was the first book I read by Danticat. Jim Dresden is definitely an author I hope to read more of. Especially his high fantasy series.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-17948472095423726212015-08-24T12:00:00.482-07:002015-08-24T12:00:00.482-07:00Stephanie - Thank you. I hope he gets better soon ...Stephanie - Thank you. I hope he gets better soon too. And Mouse always appreciates hugs. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-11563000680831844852015-08-24T11:49:24.710-07:002015-08-24T11:49:24.710-07:00Diane - I hope Parker does too. I've been so w...Diane - I hope Parker does too. I've been so worried about him.<br /><br />That one swim instructor had no patience--it showed in her attitude with the kids and she let everyone know it when she spoke. I'm so glad the summer classes are over. <br /><br />I liked the Paris book over all, although had some minor issues with it. I learned a little more about a time in history I wasn't well informed about, which is always nice.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-1812963537420189132015-08-24T11:44:38.103-07:002015-08-24T11:44:38.103-07:00Katherine - Thank you for your support. :-) I'...Katherine - Thank you for your support. :-) I'm less mad now than I was about the whole swimming incident when it happened. I think the worst part was seeing Mouse go from having confidence in her skills to being afraid to even try. I get that level two is more advanced and the kids are expected to know more.The instructor's approach might work for some, but not for all children--especially not the younger ones. I am not the kind of mother who believes in coddling my child either--so it wasn't a case of my overreacting--at least I don't think so. Anyway, swim classes are over and thank goodness. <br /><br />Fifteen extra hours a day would be so helpful. Is that just for reading or can we work on other stuff on our to do lists as well? :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-10618097610853052442015-08-24T11:33:10.143-07:002015-08-24T11:33:10.143-07:00Sonia - I hope you will give it a try!Sonia - I hope you will give it a try!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-3384554572799778212015-08-24T11:31:03.686-07:002015-08-24T11:31:03.686-07:00Jaina - Thank you. It is hard. I feel so helpless...Jaina - Thank you. It is hard. I feel so helpless in not being able to help him more.<br /><br />I hope you enjoy Paris Time Capsule if you do read it!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-81230977288823209052015-08-24T11:25:57.962-07:002015-08-24T11:25:57.962-07:00Dagny - Thank you. He's doing a little better,...Dagny - Thank you. He's doing a little better, but still not completely himself. <br /><br />I love what I've read by Michael Connelly, but I haven't read too many of his books in comparison to how many he has written. I have a ways to go with his books. A nice problem to have. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-62922398430320634512015-08-24T11:23:18.603-07:002015-08-24T11:23:18.603-07:00Monica - I couldn't wait to see what was in th...Monica - I couldn't wait to see what was in the package either. :-) And thank you! Swim classes are now officially behind us, thank goodness. My cat seems to be a little better, but still not where he should be health wise. We're still concerned about him. :-(Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83464371370755521092015-08-24T11:22:14.922-07:002015-08-24T11:22:14.922-07:00Vicki - Paris Time Capsule was good!Vicki - Paris Time Capsule was good!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-26178143466417139652015-08-24T11:21:58.328-07:002015-08-24T11:21:58.328-07:00Suzie - I am looking forward to reading Grafton...Suzie - I am looking forward to reading Grafton's X once I catch up in the series. I haven't rushed out to buy it yet, but I will. My husband and I own all the books. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-66358561644439608232015-08-24T11:21:11.656-07:002015-08-24T11:21:11.656-07:00Sarah - If you aren't into mysteries and roman...Sarah - If you aren't into mysteries and romances, then it probably wouldn't be for you. I enjoyed it though. :-)<br /><br />I really like Lisa See's novels. I hope you enjoy her books when you give them a try!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-76604510291742425082015-08-24T11:20:20.185-07:002015-08-24T11:20:20.185-07:00Margot - I think it's pretty low cost too, if ...Margot - I think it's pretty low cost too, if you want a Kindle version!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-49661595824558198372015-08-24T11:15:14.200-07:002015-08-24T11:15:14.200-07:00Topazshell - I don't think I could have put of...Topazshell - I don't think I could have put off opening it as long as she did.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21483489593071437212015-08-24T11:14:48.349-07:002015-08-24T11:14:48.349-07:00Carrie - You should! Her books are terrific.Carrie - You should! Her books are terrific.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-32446370926545022402015-08-24T11:14:25.027-07:002015-08-24T11:14:25.027-07:00Jenclair - Thank you. It was a bit disheartening t...Jenclair - Thank you. It was a bit disheartening to see all the progress Mouse had made, including her confidence in herself, disappear in that one moment.I really liked her level one instructor, and he helped her rally back this past week.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.com