I don't have a lot for this week's salon. I started reading Lilith by George MacDonald and so far it's not as scary as I feared it might be. But the week has been kind of busy for me so I haven't had much time for reading, I'm behind on TV, etc.
I do want to point you to a few interesting links though, in the spirit of spreading the love for blogs I love:
Iris wrote a very thoughtful post on how blogging sometimes makes her hesitant to read things. I really love her post and the points she brings up because I certainly understand this kind of insecurity.
Ana reviewed All Quiet on the Western Front which I have never really wanted to read before, but her review made me reconsider my position.
Jenny wrote a very interesting post about Francine Prose's Blue Angel.
Poet Jack Gilbert passed away this week. I first heard of him when I read The Heart is Not a Size Beth Kephart's lovely book. She posted that excerpt this week. I've been craving a reread of that book because I've been feeling kind of sad lately and there are a few creators that make me feel hopeful and optimistic and she's one of them.
And not about books but Hannah posted some tips for learning knitting!
And...I always love it when my favorite television writer loves the shows I love. He's my favorite because I love the way he writes, but I don't always necessarily love the same shows. But...he loves a lot of what I love (Borgen, Switched at Birth, Lost and Damages back in the day) so it works out. And his recent piece asking why no one is watching Nashville made me really happy. I know that not everyone can love the same things I love, but it's always nice when someone gives voice to the way you feel about something.
Finally as a little tidbit, we are trying to get the INSPYs up and running for next year but we need help. If you feel you understand the vision of the INSPYs and have time to devote and would like to be a part of it, would you email me?
Have a great week everyone! I'll be here everyday with my NaBloPoMo posts (I'm already sort of counting down the days to December?)
Sunday, November 18, 2012
The Sunday Salon: Just a Few Little Things
Logging you in...
I still haven't gotten around to Borgen, but I bet I'd like it.
Who is your favourite TV writer? I need more good TV meta in my life. Also, aw, thanks for including me! I do think you'd like All Quiet on the Western Front. It's such a human book.
oh oops I forgot to add the link! I updated, but it's Jace Lacob of the Daily Beast. I've been reading him since he was just on his own little blog, aw.
I, like Ana, wondered who this writer is you speak of. Also, we made it more than halfway through November, and I missed commemorating that milestone. And aw, thanks for the link love!
Jace Lacob, sorry!!
I know! Just two more weeks of this madness :)
I know! Just two more weeks of this madness :)
I would love to be able to help you with INSPYs but I honestly do not have the time. I'm sorry. :(
aw it's okay I totally understand!
If I could knit like Hannah, I'd knit all the time. I need to check out her instructions.
Knitting is one of those hobbies that I swear I'm going to pick up someday. I could listen to audios and knit at the same time! I'll put it on the list of things to do when the kids move out. And I've got the same problem Heather does...I don't have time to do anything these days.
aw I totally understand about the time!
I hope you do take up knitting it seems like it would be a very rewarding hobby!
I hope you do take up knitting it seems like it would be a very rewarding hobby!
*bounces up and down and claps* Lilith! Oh, I can't wait to have someone to talk about this book with :D I warn you ahead of time I may eat your comments feed with long spammy responses if you don't email me about it :D
I'm wondering who your favorite television writer is too. :) You gotta tell us, lady. :P
ugh I can't believe I forgot the link, but it's Jace Lacob of the Daily Beast!
ok, now you've convinced me to give Nashville a try :/ Just what I need, another tv addiction ;)
Thank you so much for linking to my post! I've since been reminded of how absolutely warm and wonderful the blogging community is and/or can be. So lovely.
I hope you find volunteers for the INSPYs.
And I'm so proud of you and Hannah for keeping NaBloPoMO up so far! But please, don't go silent in December!
I hope you find volunteers for the INSPYs.
And I'm so proud of you and Hannah for keeping NaBloPoMO up so far! But please, don't go silent in December!
I won't go totally silent, but I don't know if I can do every day again! I think the quality of my writing hasn't been that great.
Thanks for all your encouragement, though!
Thanks for all your encouragement, though!
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