tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post358128818975140122..comments2024-03-28T13:37:42.580-07:00Comments on Musings of a Bookish Kitty: Sunday Salon: Intermission Reading & Genre Confusion ConfessionLiterary Felinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-42199320726039058672009-03-20T22:22:00.000-07:002009-03-20T22:22:00.000-07:00Michelle - Thank you so much for stopping by, Mich...<B>Michelle</B> - Thank you so much for stopping by, Michelle! I am envious of your Balbao Movie Theater. I wish the local movie theaters I frequent would follow its example. Those ads really are annoying.<BR/><BR/>I have difficult reading while getting ready too. Although I can read while brushing my teeth.<BR/><BR/><B>Jen</B> - I am reading Kitty and the Dead Man's Hand right now. It's a fun series. <BR/><BR/>I always wonder how the people who just sit and stare while waiting can stand it. :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Samantha</B> - Yes, it is very addicting, isn't it? :-)<BR/><BR/><B>Kristy</B> - Haha! I do know what you mean. That happens to me when I'm waiting in the airport. I have trouble concentrating on my book and end up watching the people instead. I hope you have a great weekend!<BR/><BR/><B>Terri</B> - You too, eh? It's just so easy to do! Since we subscribe to cable, it comes with a DVR automatically. For the longest time, we'd have both our TV's going, VCRs recording different TV shows at the same time. It's nice not having to worry about that so much anymore. <BR/><BR/><B>Carrie K.</B> - And it's best not to waste those few minutes! I have been disappointed too when not made to wait a little longer for an appointment.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-11619483629743312342009-03-18T20:23:00.000-07:002009-03-18T20:23:00.000-07:00I'm so glad I'm not the only person who reads in t...I'm so glad I'm not the only person who reads in the drive-through lane! My husband looks at me oddly when I head out to Zips to pick up dinner with my book in hand, but it makes those minutes feel less wasted. I also read while waiting for the movie to start (but only if I'm by myself), during commercials, in the car while waiting for the kids to run into the library and pick up their latest holds or while Kevin gases up or runs into Best Buy. Waiting for appointments is a given - I'm often disappointed when my doctor or dentist gets me in too quickly. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-40893008439405110352009-03-16T14:00:00.000-07:002009-03-16T14:00:00.000-07:00I've been guilty of reading during commercials and...I've been guilty of reading during commercials and missing out on parts of the TV show I'm watching! We have yet to invest in a DVR (must do soon though), so there are times that we are TAPING one show and watching another real time and so must deal with commercial breaks.Terri B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12215878121282668358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-31372113212007863642009-03-16T10:43:00.000-07:002009-03-16T10:43:00.000-07:00Wendy, I wish I could read anywhere. I get easily...Wendy, I wish I could read anywhere. I get easily distracted especially if the people watching is good. Don't worry about getting off on a tangent. I either have a lot to say or absolutely nothing it seems;-) I have to take advantage when I can.<BR/>Have a great week!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-70321761856579391102009-03-16T08:58:00.000-07:002009-03-16T08:58:00.000-07:00I just finished and enjoyed Kitty Takes a Holiday....I just finished and enjoyed Kitty Takes a Holiday. I find that I really enjoy urban fantasy more and more :) I read during commercials sometimes too! And whenever else I can sneak in a chance.samantha.1020https://www.blogger.com/profile/04124614710493747821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-12000914738018958812009-03-16T07:24:00.000-07:002009-03-16T07:24:00.000-07:00I liked Kitty Takes a Holiday of course but it is ...I liked Kitty Takes a Holiday of course but it is my least favorite in the series. I'm one of "those" people too (except my Grease soundtrack is on record lol). I'll read anywhere and everywhere lol, I can't stand to just be idle!Ladytink_534https://www.blogger.com/profile/14317480621483829078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-4993363380197452832009-03-16T06:45:00.000-07:002009-03-16T06:45:00.000-07:00Reading While Waiting...I read at the Balbao Movie...Reading While Waiting...I read at the Balbao Movie Theater in my neighborhood while waiting for the movie to start. This is a great little theater, none of those horrific half-hour ads for designer handbags and television shows--so it's really a peaceful place to read.<BR/><BR/>I sometimes read while in line for my coffee at the cafe, but this makes me feel antisocial.<BR/><BR/>I read at the DMV, when I'm so unfortunate as to have to go there.<BR/><BR/>But I don't have Sandy's talent of being able to read while getting ready. My sister used to do this when we were kids, though, and still does.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20852565148892552472009-03-15T22:33:00.000-07:002009-03-15T22:33:00.000-07:00Florinda - I've done that too! Break out my book ...<B>Florinda</B> - I've done that too! Break out my book before the Dodger's game, in fact. :-)<BR/><BR/>Sometimes the lighting in the theaters can be bad, I agree. And I'm with you about sometimes wishing I commuted by train for that very reason.<BR/><BR/><B>Yvonne</B> - Oh, yes! I do that too. I like to read while getting my hair colored.<BR/><BR/><B>Melody</B> - You don't know when you'll need a book, that's right! Best to always be prepared. :-) <BR/><BR/>It's been such a pleasure returning to Vaughn's world. I hadn't realized how much I needed a quick and easy read until I started reading it.<BR/><BR/>I hope you have a good week as well!<BR/><BR/><B>Iliana</B> - We had a great time. I'm trying to talk my husband into sneaking in Dirty Dancing in May, but I'm not sure he's interested in that one. <BR/><BR/>Reading while waiting for the car to be serviced is a big one. And jury duty. I forgot about that one.<BR/><BR/><B>Alice</B> - Me too! I even sometimes read while playing fetch with my dog. Isn't that horrible? Riley doesn't seem to mind.<BR/><BR/><B>Karen</B> - It's so easy to get lost in a book and forget what else you are doing, isn't it?<BR/><BR/><B>Trish</B> - Oh me too! I've been known to read at a stoplight too. :-)Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-78707715215805807122009-03-15T22:27:00.000-07:002009-03-15T22:27:00.000-07:00Sandy - I wish I was better able to blow dry and s...<B>Sandy</B> - I wish I was better able to blow dry and style while reading. I'd need a really good book holder. It was easier when my hair was longer and I didn't contort myself in so many strange positions. LOL<BR/><BR/><B>Kristie</B> - I had forgotten about that one--reading while waiting for the train to pass. I do that too. :-)<BR/><BR/>Grease was wonderful. I really enjoyed it.<BR/><BR/><B>Memory</B> - I wish I got breaks at work (well, I do, but I never take them). I do try and read during my lunch break at least, but that isn't always possible.<BR/><BR/><B>Scrap Girl</B> - That's a great place to read. I'm sure I would do that too if I had children. I guess I kind of do that with my husband now. LOL<BR/><BR/><B>Nymeth</B> - You are right; they definitely add up.<BR/><BR/><B>Ruth</B> - I hope that's not a sign of growing old--getting carsick. The way my husband often drives in city traffic, reading is a must to staying sane. That or sleeping. Haha!<BR/><BR/><B>N. Vasillis</B> - My favorite place to read is in bed, stretched out. :-) The couch is pretty cozy too.Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-21143557207412962352009-03-15T19:47:00.000-07:002009-03-15T19:47:00.000-07:00I'm sure I've been seen at a red light or two read...I'm sure I've been seen at a red light or two reading the last sentences of a chapter or book. I can also be seen almost every morning in my car in the parking lot reading a few pages before heading up to the office. LOL--not at a musical, though. :) Looking forward to hearing what you thought of Watchmen!Trish @ Love, Laughter, Insanityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17225576485797030511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-7388979385621017942009-03-15T19:13:00.000-07:002009-03-15T19:13:00.000-07:00I read in the car while I'm waiting to pick up The...I read in the car while I'm waiting to pick up The Girl from school. I also have my book on the kitchen counter and read while cooking...which accounts for at least 2 pot-boiler disasters.Karen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13425141684712829990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-14374872493442937802009-03-15T18:14:00.000-07:002009-03-15T18:14:00.000-07:00I read while queueing at the ATM machine, at meals...I read while queueing at the ATM machine, at meals, in the ladies (for 'long businesses'), well, actually, almost anywhere.Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-64000563035706071332009-03-15T17:50:00.000-07:002009-03-15T17:50:00.000-07:00Hope you guys had fun at the show!I also read whil...Hope you guys had fun at the show!<BR/><BR/>I also read while waiting especially in doctor's offices, waiting for the car to be serviced and the post office. Gotta get in those pages wherever you can right :)Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-15270211025223061932009-03-15T17:49:00.000-07:002009-03-15T17:49:00.000-07:00I always have a book in my bag, well because you w...I always have a book in my bag, well because you won't know when you'll get stuck in a queue or anything! <BR/><BR/>I haven't read Carrie Vaughn's series yet, but I'm very tempted to pick them up! Maybe one of these days... ;)<BR/><BR/>I hope you've a great week ahead, Wendy!Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-1585915043525726342009-03-15T17:22:00.000-07:002009-03-15T17:22:00.000-07:00I always take a book with me wherever I go - espec...I always take a book with me wherever I go - especially at the beauty salon :) Right now, I'm planning on a vacation next week so I'm taking a stack to put in my suitcase.Yvonnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13261873308731564886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-63127471838909608392009-03-15T15:11:00.000-07:002009-03-15T15:11:00.000-07:00Your list of places that you read while waiting so...Your list of places that you read while waiting sounds pretty much like mine. I've read in the stands before baseball games and in my car while it goes through the automatic car wash. But now that my eyes are getting older, it's tougher for me to read in theaters before the show unless my seat is near a light. I've found that I can read as a car passenger as long as it's cloudy outside, but I often wish I could make my commute by train - just think of all the extra reading time!<BR/><BR/>I'm one of <I>those</I> people who sing in the car too :-). Hope you had a great time at the show!Florindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09789402061034734894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-77355885094604476482009-03-15T14:33:00.000-07:002009-03-15T14:33:00.000-07:00You can catch me reading everywhere: at the bus st...You can catch me reading everywhere: at the bus stop, on the bus, while I'm in class waiting for it to start. My favorite place to read is at my kitchen table with a cup of coffee next to me.Vasillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08463689838763126048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-20426323169131809202009-03-15T13:25:00.000-07:002009-03-15T13:25:00.000-07:00I read in waiting rooms, during TV commercials, in...I read in waiting rooms, during TV commercials, in the drive-through line at the bank or McDonald's, pretty much everywhere that I can. I used to be able to read in the car (as a passenger) but recently that's been making me feel a bit carsick. Instead of reading a book in the car, I now bring along my iPod and listen to an audiobook instead.Ruth Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06863703037623512619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-84855504756057966122009-03-15T13:10:00.000-07:002009-03-15T13:10:00.000-07:00You'd catch me reading in all those situations too...You'd catch me reading in all those situations too! Those stolen reading moments can be frustrating - especially when, as you said, we're interrupted at a crucial moment in the book - but hey, they do add up.Ana S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16092495983972185943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-83613754315244506122009-03-15T12:05:00.000-07:002009-03-15T12:05:00.000-07:00I always have a book in my bag. My best places to...I always have a book in my bag. My best places to read are in the car waiting for my kids to come out of school and in the park whilst the kids play.serendipity_vivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07156013023056026525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-29092827384900981632009-03-15T11:51:00.000-07:002009-03-15T11:51:00.000-07:00I alwaysalwaysalways carry a book with me, and I s...I alwaysalwaysalways carry a book with me, and I sneak in a little reading time whenever possible. I read on the bus to and from work. I read on my breaks. I read while I'm waiting for an appointment with my doctor, dentist, optometrist, etc. If I'm in a particularly long line, I whip out my book and squeeze in a few pages. I read before the lights go down at the theatre, then again at intermission.<BR/><BR/>If I'm really, really absorbed in my book, I'll read during commercials, but that doesn't happen too often. Most of the time, I find the television too distracting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-89903764030563010592009-03-15T11:47:00.000-07:002009-03-15T11:47:00.000-07:00A lot of times you can find me sneaking in a few p...A lot of times you can find me sneaking in a few pages here and there in the same places as you. I also read while blow drying my hair, while working (when the students are doing silent reading), waiting for something to cook, if I get stopped by a train while driving, etc. <BR/><BR/>I hope you enjoyed the musical! I love Grease!Kristiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06546211802962694878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31552114.post-60250214450613563452009-03-15T11:37:00.000-07:002009-03-15T11:37:00.000-07:00I would echo all of the places you listed as my re...I would echo all of the places you listed as my reading opportunities. I also read or listen while I am getting ready...it is a talent to blow dry and style my hair while looking somewhere else! I take my audio books everywhere I can't hold a book and read...when I'm mowing the yard, cleaning the pool, cleaning house, driving the kids around. My favorite time to read is when the kids have golf practice. I plunk down on a chair in the shade, and have 1 1/2 hours of uninterrupted reading.Sandy Nawrothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.com