tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post2604251397553771263..comments2023-07-03T08:50:54.449-04:00Comments on Reading, Writing, & Stuff That Makes Me Crazy: All's Fair...and Booking ItMarianne Arkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00934613403368823760noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-91044833296012935632007-09-28T03:32:00.000-04:002007-09-28T03:32:00.000-04:00I agree with you, Marianne! Everyone has their rea...I agree with you, Marianne! Everyone has their reading preferences, so it's not easy to just buy a certain book for anyone. That's why book vouchers are great! :)Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967837585961009598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-48947226158925739752007-09-27T21:26:00.000-04:002007-09-27T21:26:00.000-04:00I love the idea of giving someone a book they migh...I love the idea of giving someone a book they might not pick for themselves. It might help broaden their horizons, which is good for us all.<BR/><BR/>cjhCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07798965643027904154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-13256140946051210492007-09-27T19:24:00.000-04:002007-09-27T19:24:00.000-04:00It was also Banned Book week, this week. I miss th...It was also Banned Book week, this week. <BR/><BR/>I miss the CA state fair, it was HUGE! Our state has one as well, but we've never been. Our local county has a fair as well, it's sort of small. Fairs make me think of candy apples. *g* <BR/><BR/>For your quiz, I am a Pine Tree: "You love agreeable company, peace, and harmony.<BR/>Compassionate and friendly, you love to help others.<BR/>A natural poet, you have a very active imagination.<BR/>You are very soft on the inside - needing affection and reassurance.<BR/>You can fall in love deeply, but you will leave if you feel betrayed." Hmmm, not far off. <BR/><BR/>Have a wonderful evening!Brandyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02738504696243512495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-33579791573193802282007-09-27T17:26:00.000-04:002007-09-27T17:26:00.000-04:00HAve fun at the fair! I won a blue ribbon at the A...HAve fun at the fair! I won a blue ribbon at the AZ state fair and that was such a thrill!<BR/><BR/>Hope the weather held for you!Melissa McClonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16715664439441831529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-80664935983660489322007-09-27T11:06:00.000-04:002007-09-27T11:06:00.000-04:00I like your answer to the BTT! I think I answered...I like your answer to the BTT! I think I answered very similarly!! It's amazing how much "book" people think alike!Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05055676171075203563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-81322720630496825182007-09-27T09:56:00.000-04:002007-09-27T09:56:00.000-04:00True!One of my friends can't read poetry. So I can...True!<BR/><BR/>One of my friends can't read poetry. So I can't gift her anything to do with poetry. <BR/><BR/>She bought me A Poetry Handbook by Mary Oliver recently as she knows I love poetry!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-58560546328693131912007-09-27T09:31:00.000-04:002007-09-27T09:31:00.000-04:00Good thing my friends have wish lists, too, aside ...Good thing my friends have wish lists, too, aside from the fact that we pretty much have something in common when it comes to tastes in books.<BR/><BR/>I wish I had your job! ^_^<BR/><BR/>Happy BTT, Marianne!denhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11363012274497718541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-5461628147356075462007-09-27T09:04:00.000-04:002007-09-27T09:04:00.000-04:00Have fun at the fair! I haven't been to one in yea...Have fun at the fair! I haven't been to one in years. Oh--I just remembered funnel cakes...now I'm not going to be happy with my morning toast. *sigh*Sarita Leonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09236262575377618259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-14406085475864664592007-09-27T08:31:00.000-04:002007-09-27T08:31:00.000-04:00See, normally it depends on the person for me. But...See, normally it depends on the person for me. But for this one... well, I guess it's a combo of having friends with at least some traits in common, and having found a book that's surprisingly universal in its appeal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-14286096188011668372007-09-27T07:42:00.000-04:002007-09-27T07:42:00.000-04:00BTT- Yeah, I think it depends on the person too.BTT- Yeah, I think it depends on the person too.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255026646819281620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-28383609144662360372007-09-27T07:41:00.000-04:002007-09-27T07:41:00.000-04:00As you know, we've hitting the Maine fairs circuit...As you know, we've hitting the Maine fairs circuit this year showing goats. Our fave? Blue Hill. It's very agricultural and quaint.<BR/><BR/>This Saturday the State of Maine Cooperative Extension is paying our way as 4-Hers here in podunk, backwoods Maine to attend the "Big E" in Springfield, Mass. 5 hours there and 5 hours back on a fancy-pants tour bus for 7 hours of unbridled fun (or so they say). <BR/><BR/>This is the BIG fair that encompasses ALL the New England states. I'm not sure it will be worth a 10 hour round trip, but it's free, so we'll give it a shot. Besides, I can count it as a schoolday; field trip, you know!groovyoldladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971936982658984234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-24277148135511592822007-09-27T05:49:00.000-04:002007-09-27T05:49:00.000-04:00I've never been to a country or state fair. What ...I've never been to a country or state fair. What am I missing? I bet it's a fun gathering.<BR/><BR/>Enjoy yourself at the fair.<BR/><BR/><I>You Are A Weeping Willow Tree <BR/> <BR/>You are a dreamer, and you're into almost any kind of escapism.<BR/>Restless and capricious, you love to travel to exotic places.<BR/>You are easily influenced by others, as long as they don't pressure you.<BR/>You tend to suffer in love until you find that one loyal, steadfast partner.<BR/>An empathetic friend, you love to make others smile and laugh. </I>Druhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07978384022143035332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14366870.post-31436834213304018322007-09-27T04:58:00.000-04:002007-09-27T04:58:00.000-04:00I actually really like the county fairs around her...I actually really like the county fairs around here. They're very New Englandy. I used to go to the Cheshire Fair, which I'm sure is minute even compared to the Deerfield Fair. Before the age of 11 I grew up on the Minnesota State Fair, so I know big fairs too. <BR/><BR/>Have you tried the Big E down in the Springfield Mass area? That's a pretty decent sized fair. I think it's wrapping up this weekend.<BR/><BR/>I'm off to write now.Ceri Heberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17584297798290334430noreply@blogger.com