tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post4566931133793753515..comments2023-10-20T17:05:47.347+02:00Comments on Lady of the Manor: 8 Bookish or Not-So-Bookish Thoughts (7)Birdiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-53558423447329520292015-06-12T11:09:40.342+02:002015-06-12T11:09:40.342+02:00The weather in The Netherlands is quite nice, I th...The weather in The Netherlands is quite nice, I think. Mild, not very often too hot or too cold. Though we can't grow peaches here!<br /><br />The Netherlands were not in WWI at all, we were neutral. So there was never a lot of interest in this war here. But though we were neutral, our country was influenced by the war, we were in the middle of a warring continent after all. So with the 100 year commemoration, in seems interest is rising as I see more books and events about WWI.<br /><br />Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-26128323186845623782015-06-12T07:03:04.369+02:002015-06-12T07:03:04.369+02:00What a great post! I'm just going to respond t...What a great post! I'm just going to respond to your statements in order, because I have something to say about each of them.<br /><br />1) It is beautiful here as well, although if 68 degrees F is the average there right now, I wish I was there instead. As much as I love the sunshine and the baby animals, the humidity is crazy here, and there are a lot of mosquitoes (who love me, blech). It's also a bit warm for me, but I can't convince my husband to move North. And I love peaches! We have a small peach tree in our backyard. I didn't get anything last year because of a late frost, but this year shows promise! I'm excited!<br /><br />2) I don't often enjoy bestselling books either, but that one sounds really interesting! Too bad I only know English.<br /><br />3) Audiobooks are fantastic! I've found that whether I enjoy a book more in writing or on audio completely depends on the author. I definitely prefer Tolkien on audio, but Austen (while her audiobooks are fun) is still best in writing. I'm sure it has something to do with writing style and flow, but I haven't tried to find a pattern.<br /><br />4) That event sounds so interesting! There is only one WWI museum and memorial in the U.S. since we entered the war so late, and I visited it recently when staying with my brother in Kansas City, Missouri. Really amazing. I was there for about four hours and I couldn't possibly have absorbed everything. They don't teach nearly enough about that war in school here. I also picked up a few books in the gift shop, so hopefully I'll be reading those soon.<br /><br />5 & 6) Great picture! I'm not a big fan of cycling, either, but maybe I'll watch a little just to see your home! Very cool!Reading in the Darkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13812641480668564435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-37913792338543559642015-06-10T15:20:11.867+02:002015-06-10T15:20:11.867+02:00Oh yes, busy... I don't remember a time when I...Oh yes, busy... I don't remember a time when I was not busy, I guess that's the life of a young woman in the 21st century right!<br /><br />Luckily it's not so hot yet in The Netherlands, most days around 20 C/68 F, which really is close to a perfect temperature!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-53940478674826820572015-06-10T15:18:16.522+02:002015-06-10T15:18:16.522+02:00Ha yes! I have this theory that in this day and ag...Ha yes! I have this theory that in this day and age, with us so used to switching subjects constantly, it's just harder to read books that really need concentration, like big classics. But I am really glad with audiobooks now!Birdiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09240886179336298463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-40556192928073551172015-06-10T05:36:29.729+02:002015-06-10T05:36:29.729+02:00Aw, how fun! Looks as if you've had a wonderfu...Aw, how fun! Looks as if you've had a wonderful time of late, Birdie. Albeit perhaps a bit busy. :) That WWI event looks amazing! Hope you enjoyed it. <br /><br />Don't mind the new, pretty blooms that are out this time of year, but the heat? I could go without that. ;)Rissihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378400717440822186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2168521040936634641.post-19943825028949380822015-06-10T00:38:06.829+02:002015-06-10T00:38:06.829+02:00I have become a fan of audiobooks for that precise...I have become a fan of audiobooks for that precise reason. When I tried reading The Hobbit last Fall, I struggled to stick with it even though I was enjoying the story. But when I listened to it, somehow it came alive and I ended up loving it! Plus they make my driving time so much more enjoyable. So yay for audiobooks! :)<br /><br />Your costume looks great! And the festival sounds fun. Sword-fighting for the win!<br /><br />Also, I am loving our weather here. It's warm but not excruciatingly hot like it will be in a month or two. Sandal weather makes me happy, yet some days are cool enough to be awesome. I love Spring/Early Summer. :) Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.com