tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post6534508267049164343..comments2024-03-24T13:45:25.132-05:00Comments on Bookfoolery : June Reads in ReviewBookfoolhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-46117257591047075682011-08-02T09:18:36.739-05:002011-08-02T09:18:36.739-05:00Iliana,
I don't think it's a bad thing to...Iliana,<br /><br />I don't think it's a bad thing to have to go to PT. It made a difference and they told me I'll need to always continue to go back for maintenance, but just not so often once the neck pain is under control, again. And, it did make such a huge difference that it's worth the drive!<br /><br />Thanks! I do think that exercise is making a difference. I was a size I can't stand to confess to wearing, but I've dropped 2 dress sizes and now I'm at least lower than my previous top size. Yippee for that. I still have a long way to go.<br /><br />I don't think the blog reading is going to improve, right away. This is wedding month -- niece and son are both getting married -- and both weddings require travel. So, I'll be in and out. I'm figuring we may approach normality by mid-September. Oh, well. I'm happy about the weddings!<br /><br />I'm glad you liked Regeneration! Only a couple people have told me they read it, besides you. One loved it, one hated it. It must be the kind of book that generates strong feelings, regardless of which direction.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-16446777624488356792011-08-01T20:00:21.898-05:002011-08-01T20:00:21.898-05:00Oh that's too bad you have to go back to PT bu...Oh that's too bad you have to go back to PT but if it helps with those migraines then you must. I'm sure you are looking great with all that exercise you are doing. <br /><br />I totally understand feeling very behind on blog reading and everything. I can't seem to stay on top of things this whole year. I blame it on work of course :)<br /><br />By the way, I loved Regeneration too. Read that a long time ago but it was so interesting.Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-4581031839058577432011-07-29T21:16:20.137-05:002011-07-29T21:16:20.137-05:00Ms. Fizz,
Well, you never know. You might love i...Ms. Fizz,<br /><br />Well, you never know. You might love it. :)<br /><br />Actually, it was hanging around hospitals and then caring for my mother that really made me fat -- grieving might have added to the problem a bit. So, I can see why you might be feeling a little flabby and short on walking time. I'm glad Hamburger is home and I hope you can find some time to take care of yourself.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-41908528612167536652011-07-29T20:53:11.506-05:002011-07-29T20:53:11.506-05:00Bummer about Shangri-La...I have that one in the p...Bummer about Shangri-La...I have that one in the pile.<br /><br />But good news on the body fat! I'm feeling like quite the cow myself...haven't been walking lately. Moo.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-35846545033874997762011-07-29T20:42:30.523-05:002011-07-29T20:42:30.523-05:00Alyce,
Thanks! I consider a month without any bo...Alyce,<br /><br />Thanks! I consider a month without any books I hated a good one, so I'm happy. Fiona thanks you, also. ;) She's such a delightful little critter -- really, both my kitties are such sweethearts I sometimes wonder how on earth I got so lucky.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-75095329321000804822011-07-29T17:03:01.646-05:002011-07-29T17:03:01.646-05:00Congrats on all of the reading you got done in Jun...Congrats on all of the reading you got done in June! I'm glad there weren't any that you absolutely hated. Fiona is a doll as usual!Alycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919057159829023714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-17371441397268864212011-07-28T14:39:18.815-05:002011-07-28T14:39:18.815-05:00Amy,
LOL You're just a sweetie, that's a...Amy,<br /><br />LOL You're just a sweetie, that's all there is to it. :)<br /><br />Zibilee,<br /><br />Thanks! I'm glad you like my recaps. :)<br /><br />I'm sorry you have a neck problem, too. I've had mine since college and I just tolerated the pain, not realizing anything could be done about it till recently. PT has really helped. But, apparently, I need occasional maintenance or I go back to Square 1 (or, at least, close to it). <br /><br />Yoga is great for everything! I do need to do more of it. Right now, I'm doing a pretty high-impact class, but it won't last forever. I think there may be a yoga class at our gym. I'll have to see. The really great thing about the class I'm taking is that we do a lot of stretching and stretching is always good. We lose our flexibility as we age and anything that makes you stretch and move stiff tendons is helpful.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-51541026936001636732011-07-28T11:34:59.434-05:002011-07-28T11:34:59.434-05:00I enjoyed your little bookish recap over the books...I enjoyed your little bookish recap over the books you've been reading for the last little while. I also have problems with my neck after an accident that totaled my car a few years ago. It was horrible and made me afraid to drive for a long time, but according to the doctors, my neck will never be the same again, and I am possibly looking at arthritis in it very early. If I get too tense and don't work it out, I get really bad headaches and my arms and shoulders hurt as well. It's terrible, and I hate having to always be conscious of it. I recently stated doing yoga again after several years, and that seems to be helping more than anything, so it might be something for you to explore too. I hope that you are feeling back in tip-top shape before too long!Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443338685890187334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-6957588358125868852011-07-28T09:03:02.916-05:002011-07-28T09:03:02.916-05:00Hey now! I do know so therefor am truthful and hon...Hey now! I do know so therefor am truthful and honest :)Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102250492155489672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-90228591980488709672011-07-27T20:58:01.799-05:002011-07-27T20:58:01.799-05:00Jenny,
Fiona is not a fan of the camera, but some...Jenny,<br /><br />Fiona is not a fan of the camera, but sometimes she just can't work up the energy to run away. LOL Thanks. Today was a better day, headache-wise. Back to stupid PT, tomorrow. Yeeurgh. I hate driving there twice a week. Oh, yay! I hope you love The Soldier's Wife!<br /><br />Brittanie,<br /><br />I have good years and bad years with the allergies. If you're having a lot of headaches, you might have some sinus inflammation that isn't enough to feel or act like an infection but still needs treatment. I've had that, before. It took a CT scan to figure out the problem and 3 rounds of antibiotics to get rid of it, but then I felt terrific for an entire year. If you're tired a lot, it doesn't hurt to go in and ask. But, don't be afraid to rest for a few days. I know you're afraid you won't go back, but I just can't see that happening.<br /><br />Oh, ouch, injections suck. I've had my neck problem since college and I apparently compensated by slumping, which just made it worse. PT does help, but when you first go it's really painful!!! I'm glad it's helping your mother.<br /><br />Isn't it wild how much less time you can find to blog when you're working out regularly? You wouldn't think it would be such a problem for me, since I don't have an outside job, but there's a lot more to it than just exercising for an hour -- like buying more fresh foods and washing twice as many clothes. <br /><br />I love lists, too. Mine are often way late. I love yours. Don't fret, though. It's better just to get to them when you get to them.<br /><br />Wereadtoknow,<br /><br />Thanks! I loved The Art of Racing in the Rain, too. I'm really stunned how quickly I've forgotten the details, but I remember enough, I guess. As soon as I finished it, I loaned my copy to a friend because I knew she'd love it, too (and she did). I thought Enzo was an awesome narrator, didn't you?Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-79888750016510515342011-07-27T19:37:14.732-05:002011-07-27T19:37:14.732-05:00I also ADORED The Art of Racing in the Rain, and l...I also ADORED The Art of Racing in the Rain, and loved reading your thoughts on the book. So glad to see it managed to make your list of particular highlights! Thanks for a great June wrap-up!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-28981191186658981442011-07-27T18:56:12.955-05:002011-07-27T18:56:12.955-05:00I don't get headaches very often but allergies...I don't get headaches very often but allergies are kicking my butt this year and I have never had them this bad. I feel so drained and tired all the time. I have cut my workouts back to the bare bones and I am praying I don't lose my progress but I just feel crummy. My Mom is in PT right now for her neck and back and the amount of time it takes is her only complaint too but it works and we have awesome PTs where I work. She is also getting steroid injections in her neck and they will do the back next. She has had these problems off and on for over 20 years. We are just happy she is finally getting some help. I love monthly review lists. I have not done one in months and I feel bad about it but I stay much busier now. I can't believe how fast time is flying by too. :)Brittaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00756341697752152164noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-76665516958380390002011-07-27T18:41:54.578-05:002011-07-27T18:41:54.578-05:00Ha ha! She does look a little stiff, doesn't s...Ha ha! She does look a little stiff, doesn't she? I hate migraines! I'm so sorry. I just bought The Soldiers Wife today, I'm very excited!Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05738740015526095835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-44807934284087381772011-07-27T18:10:06.634-05:002011-07-27T18:10:06.634-05:00Carrie,
You will get wet if you live in that phot...Carrie,<br /><br />You will get wet if you live in that photo for too long. Isn't the scenery beautiful, though? They have a whole lot of gorgeous squeezed onto that little bitty island.<br /><br />I'm not big on audiobooks, but good point. I do have a few lying about. Yesterday, I sang loudly to the Les Miserables soundtrack that I bought at (sob) Borders. <br /><br />Yes, July is nearly over. I don't know how that keeps happening, but I have not yet succeeded in stopping the clock, much less turning it back. Disappointment.<br /><br />You're welcome. Rush out to get that book! Or, get yourself a plane ticket to Boston. I'll wait while you decide.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-55509306569473662482011-07-27T17:06:21.508-05:002011-07-27T17:06:21.508-05:00I'm entranced by that photo. I want to live in...I'm entranced by that photo. I want to live in it FOREVER.<br /><br />That much driving sounds like a PITA but then again, there's audiobooks to entertain you and the lessening of migraines to sustain you. <br /><br />I didn't even notice that June is over. July practically is! Yikes!<br /><br />And thanks for reminding me, I need to get Simon's book. I was going to at Kepler's but since I didn't make it.....Carrie#Khttp://mymiddlenameispatience.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-63010431298643376542011-07-27T16:49:34.193-05:002011-07-27T16:49:34.193-05:00Kelly,
Exactly. Well, we can't fall in love ...Kelly,<br /><br />Exactly. Well, we can't fall in love with every book. I'll have to see if you've reviewed Shangri-La. I haven't visited a single blog in at least a week. Horrors! And, I owe you a note, still. Sigh. Rough week.<br /><br />Amy,<br /><br />You're sweet to say that, even though you know better. Thanks. :)<br /><br />Yep, I think June was a pretty decent month. 8 books were in the recommended and highly recommended categories. Doesn't Fi look sweet? I love it when she flops over and curls up her paws like that. And, both cats know I think it's cute. Isabel has started doing what I call the "cutesy roll," dipping her head, rolling over and waiting for the ooohs and head rubs.Bookfoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08247136634069540446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-57235002230736041322011-07-27T16:44:29.256-05:002011-07-27T16:44:29.256-05:00Eecks you are so not a cow! None of that allowed :...Eecks you are so not a cow! None of that allowed :) But congrats on feeling better.<br /><br />That's some great reading there, and a beautiful kitty picture!Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18102250492155489672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29370872.post-53149083035360124842011-07-27T16:37:22.639-05:002011-07-27T16:37:22.639-05:00Yes, I didn't love Lost in Shangri-La, but it ...Yes, I didn't love Lost in Shangri-La, but it was still really good. Very readable and interesting subject matter.Kailanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11136262232046813471noreply@blogger.com