Comments for Lit&leisure http://www.literatureandleisure.com formerly Babbette's Book Blog Mon, 14 May 2012 02:07:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Book Review :: The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder by After all, the main character is named after a flower – “The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder” by Rebecca Wells « Reading Through the BS http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2010/06/book-review-the-crowning-glory-of-calla-lily-ponder/#comment-2046 After all, the main character is named after a flower – “The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder” by Rebecca Wells « Reading Through the BS Mon, 14 May 2012 02:07:01 +0000 http://literatureandleisure.com/?p=156#comment-2046 [...] From Literature and Leisure  Brooklyn Museum – Calla Lily – Fidelia Bridges – overall (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. [...] [...] From Literature and Leisure  Brooklyn Museum – Calla Lily – Fidelia Bridges – overall (Photo credit: Wikipedia) Share this:TwitterFacebookLike this:LikeBe the first to like this post. [...]

]]> Comment on Book Review :: When She Woke by Babbette http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2012/04/book-review-when-she-woke/#comment-2020 Babbette Tue, 17 Apr 2012 20:22:31 +0000 http://www.literatureandleisure.com/?p=2204#comment-2020 Rachael - I agree! I think that is what his moment on stage was supposed to be, but in a day where we've seen our share of preacher confessions on camera, it doesn't seem sufficient to me. {SPOILER ALERT} What I really thought was going to happen - and I think I would have been more pleased if this had been the case - was that when she goes to meet him at the ranch, that's a set up by him. At least then he is truly evil. Rachael – I agree! I think that is what his moment on stage was supposed to be, but in a day where we’ve seen our share of preacher confessions on camera, it doesn’t seem sufficient to me.

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What I really thought was going to happen – and I think I would have been more pleased if this had been the case – was that when she goes to meet him at the ranch, that’s a set up by him. At least then he is truly evil.

]]> Comment on Book Review :: The Moon in the Mango Tree by Beverly http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2010/05/book-review-the-moon-in-the-mango-tree/#comment-2017 Beverly Sun, 15 Apr 2012 14:12:08 +0000 http://literatureandleisure.com/?p=144#comment-2017 I loved it! Her journey of faith, which includes questions and doubt, was very honest. The wandering Englishman found his answer and so did she. She observed and asked questions about Buddha. In contrast, Harvey LIVED the sacrificial love of Jesus and was His arms and feet in Nan. Couples didn't "communicate" like they do now or spend every moment with the children, especially in a privileged family as they were in Bangkok.That's the way life was and it was portrayed well. Like Barbara's quest, when do we finally get "found" ... I loved it! Her journey of faith, which includes questions and doubt, was very honest. The wandering Englishman found his answer and so did she. She observed and asked questions about Buddha. In contrast, Harvey LIVED the sacrificial love of Jesus and was His arms and feet in Nan. Couples didn’t “communicate” like they do now or spend every moment with the children, especially in a privileged family as they were in Bangkok.That’s the way life was and it was portrayed well. Like Barbara’s quest, when do we finally get “found” …

]]> Comment on Book Review :: When She Woke by Rachael http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2012/04/book-review-when-she-woke/#comment-2015 Rachael Fri, 13 Apr 2012 16:00:52 +0000 http://www.literatureandleisure.com/?p=2204#comment-2015 I was very much looking forward to reading this book, but I agree there was a lot left to be desired. The ending was way too easily wrapped up and I think Jordan could have done a lot more with the subject matter, instead of just using religion as an antagonizing force. I really, really disliked the ending - Rev Dale gets off easy because now his conscience is clear. At least in The Scarlet Letter, both characters experienced mental anguish. I was very much looking forward to reading this book, but I agree there was a lot left to be desired. The ending was way too easily wrapped up and I think Jordan could have done a lot more with the subject matter, instead of just using religion as an antagonizing force. I really, really disliked the ending – Rev Dale gets off easy because now his conscience is clear. At least in The Scarlet Letter, both characters experienced mental anguish.

]]> Comment on Love :: Cupcake Red Velvet Wine by McKenzie http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2011/08/love-cupcake-red-velvet-wine/#comment-2014 McKenzie Thu, 12 Apr 2012 23:09:26 +0000 http://www.literatureandleisure.com/?p=1084#comment-2014 I found my bottle at Wal-Mart of all places...It was a spur of the moment decision and I haven't regretted it yet! I'm fairly new to the wine scene, as I have been an avid beer connoisseur for the past few years. It is a lighter tasting wine than most others that I have tried and I definitely prefer it chilled opposed to straight from the store shelf :) I found my bottle at Wal-Mart of all places…It was a spur of the moment decision and I haven’t regretted it yet! I’m fairly new to the wine scene, as I have been an avid beer connoisseur for the past few years. It is a lighter tasting wine than most others that I have tried and I definitely prefer it chilled opposed to straight from the store shelf :)

]]> Comment on Book Review :: When She Woke by Babbette http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2012/04/book-review-when-she-woke/#comment-1999 Babbette Mon, 02 Apr 2012 00:15:43 +0000 http://www.literatureandleisure.com/?p=2204#comment-1999 Probably the right call, Rebecca...if someone lets you borrow it, it wouldn't make for a bad beach read. Free & fast, but other than that, skip to the next one. Probably the right call, Rebecca…if someone lets you borrow it, it wouldn’t make for a bad beach read. Free & fast, but other than that, skip to the next one.

]]> Comment on Book Review :: When She Woke by Rebecca @ Enjoy Life http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2012/04/book-review-when-she-woke/#comment-1998 Rebecca @ Enjoy Life Sun, 01 Apr 2012 21:04:21 +0000 http://www.literatureandleisure.com/?p=2204#comment-1998 Well, shoot. This book was on my list. :( Thinking I'll bump something up instead of spending time on this one. Well, shoot. This book was on my list. :( Thinking I’ll bump something up instead of spending time on this one.

]]> Comment on Love :: Cupcake Red Velvet Wine by Anelya http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2011/08/love-cupcake-red-velvet-wine/#comment-1982 Anelya Sat, 24 Mar 2012 16:50:45 +0000 http://www.literatureandleisure.com/?p=1084#comment-1982 Hi Ladies, not sure if you have a Cost Plus World Market in your area but I found it there on sale for $8.99 and they have it all over the store. Good luck finding it, this is my first time trying it and I hope I enjoy it as much as everyone else. Hi Ladies, not sure if you have a Cost Plus World Market in your area but I found it there on sale for $8.99 and they have it all over the store. Good luck finding it, this is my first time trying it and I hope I enjoy it as much as everyone else.

]]> Comment on Love :: Cupcake Red Velvet Wine by Tracy http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2011/08/love-cupcake-red-velvet-wine/#comment-1962 Tracy Thu, 15 Mar 2012 17:54:41 +0000 http://www.literatureandleisure.com/?p=1084#comment-1962 I'm having a terrible time finding this wine. It's so smooth and velvety, and as far as I'm concerned, perfect for sipping all year long! My friend and I ordered a case from a local retailer a few months back and still haven't received that long awaited call saying that it has arrived. The manager at the store passed along that there had been an issue at the vineyard, but I've been unable to confirm nasty tidbit of information. I had been concerned about the appearance of ordering 12 bottles of wine, but now, however, I'll walk out of the store with those 12 bottles with the excited enthusiasm of knowing I've got something everyone else wants :) I’m having a terrible time finding this wine. It’s so smooth and velvety, and as far as I’m concerned, perfect for sipping all year long! My friend and I ordered a case from a local retailer a few months back and still haven’t received that long awaited call saying that it has arrived. The manager at the store passed along that there had been an issue at the vineyard, but I’ve been unable to confirm nasty tidbit of information. I had been concerned about the appearance of ordering 12 bottles of wine, but now, however, I’ll walk out of the store with those 12 bottles with the excited enthusiasm of knowing I’ve got something everyone else wants :)

]]> Comment on Love :: Cupcake Red Velvet Wine by Babbette http://www.literatureandleisure.com/2011/08/love-cupcake-red-velvet-wine/#comment-1949 Babbette Fri, 09 Mar 2012 20:22:12 +0000 http://www.literatureandleisure.com/?p=1084#comment-1949 I don't know, Amy. I don't drink this in the winter, so I haven't been looking for it. I sure hope when it starts warming up & I am looking for it that it is waiting for me! I don’t know, Amy. I don’t drink this in the winter, so I haven’t been looking for it. I sure hope when it starts warming up & I am looking for it that it is waiting for me!

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