tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post2919275741795493981..comments2023-10-16T08:35:32.910-07:00Comments on The Ellen Report ...: Summer Reads and I'm sorry, some rantingelnshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-46010908153682629322018-08-30T18:01:54.122-07:002018-08-30T18:01:54.122-07:00Good reviews. I’m reading Chicago and loving it. A...Good reviews. I’m reading Chicago and loving it. Also loved mink river(same author). Years ago I saw a poster comparing teen years with a Jackson pollack painting. Sort of sums it up I think. Teen years don’t last forever although I sometimes think my husband is stuck in his!!!!stephhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11462819419868208831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-74948741626306363722018-08-27T15:02:26.584-07:002018-08-27T15:02:26.584-07:00Yay for reading! Definitely check it out Stefanie,...Yay for reading! Definitely check it out Stefanie, I think you'll appreciate it.elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-27267279448764375262018-08-27T15:01:22.958-07:002018-08-27T15:01:22.958-07:00We love them silly. Both my husband and son at lea...We love them silly. Both my husband and son at least acknowledge that my crazy starts from a good place. <br /><br />Kinda loving Queer Eye for the Straight Guy reboot. elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-77950643696965404662018-08-27T14:56:21.988-07:002018-08-27T14:56:21.988-07:00LOL I was just having this conversation (parenting...LOL I was just having this conversation (parenting is never easy and never done) with a coworker. You are right, when my blood pressure is normal, I find it worth it. ;)elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-53605701309584607092018-08-27T14:55:33.969-07:002018-08-27T14:55:33.969-07:00I love a mystery Judy. I'll check out that fis...I love a mystery Judy. I'll check out that fist title for sure.elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-62867268057835294972018-08-17T18:07:58.193-07:002018-08-17T18:07:58.193-07:00Yay for good reading. I have to request that serie...Yay for good reading. I have to request that series again for the teen. I would probably want to listen to it on audio. I'm curious about the movie and like how an Asian-American is the lead.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-43768125276600376102018-08-09T21:09:28.926-07:002018-08-09T21:09:28.926-07:00Sorry to say Ellen but everything you described ab...Sorry to say Ellen but everything you described above for your son could apply to my husband on any given day *sigh* But we love them so there’s that. At least your boy can still be influenced by your strong & loving urgings. Two mainstream movies with Asian leads is definitely exciting! Not reading anything right now but currently hooked on Ugly Delicious on Netflix. autumngeishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03999159092655986251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-8876603974369636552018-08-05T15:31:07.352-07:002018-08-05T15:31:07.352-07:00Boys can be tough can't they? They still are ...Boys can be tough can't they? They still are even at the age of 21 and 24, but they are much better. Well until they stay out til all hours and scare me to death. Motherhood is not for the faint of heart, it is tough stuff, but worth it I think.Mereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-7850688392017051592018-08-04T15:34:38.059-07:002018-08-04T15:34:38.059-07:00Right now I'm reading and enjoyingThe Death of...Right now I'm reading and enjoyingThe Death of Mrs Westaway; I just finished Astoria and loved it and also learned a lot about the PNW as well. Thanks for the reminder to read The Magpie Murders; it's be languishing on our bookshelf for quite a while.Judy S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591607125583963544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-91140184508725973742018-08-01T13:40:40.084-07:002018-08-01T13:40:40.084-07:00This is what they do. So why do I expect or want s...This is what they do. So why do I expect or want something more? It's not fair to either of us is it? I'm just making it more difficult on all accounts. <br /><br />Oooo! Fantasy! I am writing this down as well!elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-11952813985278289392018-08-01T13:39:43.317-07:002018-08-01T13:39:43.317-07:00I think it looks good too. Summer fun!
I think it...I think it looks good too. Summer fun!<br /><br />I think it's good advice I need to remind myself. It's funny how we can fight about stupid chore stuff or make accusations but then we are quite happy having a quiet breakfast together. I think I just need to make sure I find some things we stay connected on, even if the duration is not super long.elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-78087557793303540162018-08-01T13:37:47.923-07:002018-08-01T13:37:47.923-07:00I'm unfamiliar with Patricia Briggs. I will go...I'm unfamiliar with Patricia Briggs. I will go check it out. But I love the term, "mind candy"!elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-34890390561100397492018-08-01T13:37:19.534-07:002018-08-01T13:37:19.534-07:00There is much to love, I am just greedy and wish m...There is much to love, I am just greedy and wish my teen would share more of his thoughts and feelings.<br /><br />Thanks for the books. I'll take a look!elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-35559962874175640462018-08-01T12:04:59.396-07:002018-08-01T12:04:59.396-07:00I liked your book reviews! My 2 sons could certai...I liked your book reviews! My 2 sons could certainly push all limits in their teens but are all responsible adults now! Hang in there-keep being the mom who loves him! I am on the last book in a fantasy series by James Maxwell Golden Age is book one-I am thoroughly enjoying the series!Delighted Handshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289187765260532813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-72434718138824002262018-08-01T11:06:42.954-07:002018-08-01T11:06:42.954-07:00That Crazy Asian movie looks so good!!!!
It is di...That Crazy Asian movie looks so good!!!! <br />It is difficult at time to be a mom as they are teens. I actually loved the teen years. Zach and I would go to comedy concerts (clean) as we connected on a humor level and not many others. Al and I would walk and walk as she worked out her teen years and their pains. Be there. Just quietly be there. That's what I finally came around to knowkathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-67640973733441184592018-08-01T10:51:34.842-07:002018-08-01T10:51:34.842-07:00I sadly, don't read as much as I used to. I mo...I sadly, don't read as much as I used to. I mostly reread my Patricia Briggs books. They aren't super deep, but they are well written. Usually when I get a new one, I end up reading it all in one day and one long night because they are too good to put down. I call them mind candy!Wanderingcatstudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11459444703722115118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-45924781756484826722018-08-01T04:59:01.840-07:002018-08-01T04:59:01.840-07:00loved the teen years the most (especially the angs...loved the teen years the most (especially the angst). Call me crazy!! I'm reading Pachinko which is fabulous! and another Gamache mystery by Louise Penny.karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-24045266256732598482018-07-31T08:53:12.730-07:002018-07-31T08:53:12.730-07:00Your boys are so successful and I see on your blog...Your boys are so successful and I see on your blog that they stay in touch and visit and let you visit. Most importantly they sound like good humans. Girl you have wracked up more goals in there than I can dare to dream. But thank you for the hope. I'll take it. I'm lucky you guys are here to relate to me.<br /><br />I am trying to be considerate of who he is. I need that back. I'm also reminding myself that you're right they have to figure it out. I can't do that for him. I can only provide the guidance.elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-22921381593969840582018-07-31T08:49:12.050-07:002018-07-31T08:49:12.050-07:00I love when you are familiar with the area and can...I love when you are familiar with the area and can "see" it. It's so much fun when you read and brings out almost another sense in you, or unfolds in a way other stories haven't. elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-39402013369262754312018-07-31T08:47:58.081-07:002018-07-31T08:47:58.081-07:00I remind myself I don't have anything figured ...I remind myself I don't have anything figured out and really, he's his own person that I'm supposed to support and provide guidance for. I just want to know he is engaging himself. That's how you learn about the world and yourself.<br /><br />SLOW sounds like something I should read, ha!elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-28728576322898690152018-07-31T08:45:47.925-07:002018-07-31T08:45:47.925-07:00Oh Nancy, I think you've got enough on your pl...Oh Nancy, I think you've got enough on your plate. I am looking forward to hearing about you sink down into a knitting chair after this is all done and getting into the zone!elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-37323083117139974662018-07-31T06:07:18.532-07:002018-07-31T06:07:18.532-07:00I was the mom of two feral teen aged boys who were...I was the mom of two feral teen aged boys who were nothing to brag about all through their teen years. I could curl your hair with tales of horror. Then peer pressure in their 20's caused them to straighten up and fly right. One lives in a mansion in N Va and runs his own consulting firm with the US Navy. He just dropped $70,000 on a new kitchen like it was pocket change. The other is DOJ, a DA in Michigan with awards from Eric Holder. I would have bet that these two dopes would have been on skid row by now. So all hope is not lost with the kid. They seem to right themselves just when you think it's time to give up on them. Hang in there and trust in the foundation you gave him. From what I see you are one great mom. Araigneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543030200956480168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-53461676187265229002018-07-31T02:11:10.497-07:002018-07-31T02:11:10.497-07:00Never enough time for reading here either, and sad...Never enough time for reading here either, and sadly I can't read in the car, it makes me feel ill. And I don't have anything to listen to audio books on either, so I rely on sofa time and sitting watching/waiting for boys time, of which I am hoping there will be a little over the hols. I'm reading Burnt Paper Sky by a local author, Gilly Macmillan. I found it on a 'Local Authors' display at a library and thought I'd try it because I used to live in Bristol, where it's set, very close to lots of the locations, so I'm really familiar with them. It's added another dimension, being able to really picture it, and I'm enjoying it a lot. Here's hoping there's plenty of reading time for both of us over the summer. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-53393694287906948452018-07-30T19:42:11.730-07:002018-07-30T19:42:11.730-07:00Parent of teenagers is DEFINITELY a roller coaster...Parent of teenagers is DEFINITELY a roller coaster, but you know you are doing a good job! <br /><br />Reading: SLOW (Simple Living for a Frantic World)<br /><br />Don't do movies or NetFlix. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9032307225540121813.post-16501985935196384742018-07-30T19:37:00.452-07:002018-07-30T19:37:00.452-07:00Thanks for the reviews and recommendations. I have...Thanks for the reviews and recommendations. I haven't read any memorable books lately as I can't seem to concentrate on anything but packing, sorting, and purging possessions. Tired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285635623675889289noreply@blogger.com