Comments for Travels with Janet

Comment on World Travels by Susan

Susan — Fri, 16 May 2008 04:46:46 +0000

What a wonderful entry Janet. I have nothing but admiration for all your travels with the boys over the years. Now with two little ones of our own I have more of an inkling (and greater awe) for what you relate here. The last minute packing, happy little travelers, tears of disappointment, adventurous spirits, throwing up, the weariness of it all and the shoes…ah, the shoes…I love the thought of James wanting “Dandu” to head off into the dark tropics. An adventurous gene that I see daily expressed in his daughters Sheer delight to read Janet. And the finale of the view. My eyes were dazzled by the restorative beauty. A lovely piece of writing!

Comment on Betty MacDonald by Doris Sanders

Doris Sanders — Mon, 12 May 2008 10:52:47 +0000

There is a very interesting Cd with Betty and her sister Alison.
I can listen to them over and over again. They are so funny!

Comment on Betty MacDonald by Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 21:38:20 +0000

Ms. MacDonald wrote a book after that called “Onions in the Stew.” I’ve read it twice and it’s wickedly funny - definitely recommended reading.

Comment on World Travels by Ian

Ian — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:23:57 +0000

Great memories… I should add that the shoes covered with butter were actually not only new,but suede!!! Not a great mix. I have never bought another pair.

Comment on Dark at 3:30 p.m. by Susan

Susan — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:53:20 +0000

Oh Janet, I thought you might be interested in reading Maylynn’s entry about Spring (http://maylynn.wordpress.com/2008/01/03/from-winter-to-spring/). I just read it and thought immediately of you and your entry.

Comment on Dark at 3:30 p.m. by Susan

Susan — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 05:49:00 +0000

Keep looking for those signs of Spring Janet. It’s very wet here in Seattle at the moment but we are enjoying the days getting a bit longer. It was noticeable to me today as I picked Caitlin up from her usual playdate on Thursday afternoons. As we were getting ready to leave, shortly before 5pm, there were still streaks of light left in the sky…We’ll enjoy watching the progress of the buds for you too. Love

Comment on The Book Collector by Margo Burns

Margo Burns — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 04:11:24 +0000

Thanks for the lovely description of fondness for my grandfather’s books!

Just an aside, however: the illustrations he included in “All Sails Set” and “Call It Courage” were done in pen and ink, and were not “wood-cut illustrations,” despite the number of used-book dealers who describe them as such in their listings.

Comment on Images from The Irish Recorder and Viol Course by Ryan Legg

Ryan Legg — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 03:24:18 +0000

Where can I buy an Irish recorder online?

Comment on Adventures in Music by Susan

Susan — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:59:52 +0000

)ops, just noticed the multiple Tuesdays. Such is life with children

Comment on Adventures in Music by Susan

Susan — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 01:58:54 +0000

Sometimes you just have to know for sure that you’re not missing out Tuesday nights concert on Tuesday sounded lovely. (I really enjoy Jazz myself). Glad that you are content with your music…Love