tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post3177485627901226681..comments2024-03-28T02:15:06.910-07:00Comments on Tossing It Out: THE BOOK ROOMArlee Birdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-16725082169929014832011-06-30T11:42:41.727-07:002011-06-30T11:42:41.727-07:00This was small town America at its finest.
This ma...<i>This was small town America at its finest.</i><br />This made me smile :) To me, growing up a half hour away from Morgantown in an even smaller town, Morgantown was the city!<br /><br />Thank you for sharing your memories of times spent in your grandmother's house. When you talk of Morgantown, I feel a physical connection to you even though you live on the opposite side of the country now. Is that crazy?<br /><br />I loved going through my mom and grandmother's old books -still do, but as a child, I enjoyed reading my mom's old copies of The Bobbsey Twins.Briannahttp://www.pocketfulofplaydough.pageek.com/wordpressnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10589514601919396272011-06-28T22:10:08.214-07:002011-06-28T22:10:08.214-07:00I have a wonderful book written and illustrated by...I have a wonderful book written and illustrated by Tasha Tudor. It was a book I loved to read over and over and had many memories attached to it. My original copy hadn't gotten destroyed over the years with my many moves. I went into a bookstore several years ago and they had a copy of it. I was so happy. I was finally able to read it with my children and share the joy and beauty of it. <br /><br />I love your story. Life is sweet!Heather Henryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01754067768246898183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-45445058343022726202011-06-27T21:27:10.132-07:002011-06-27T21:27:10.132-07:00I have a story about a similar hitch hiking journe...I have a story about a similar hitch hiking journey as a young man. Mine (with a friend) was to Haight-Ashbury during the "summer of love" in 1967. My friend and I were both seventeen. We told our parents that we were going to spend the summer with my older brother in San Jose. He agreed to play along. For now (big post coming), I'll just say we had a very interesting summer vacation...Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-1860533882786207522011-06-27T21:15:08.095-07:002011-06-27T21:15:08.095-07:00Lisa and Pat -- Thanks for the comments and yes, t...Lisa and Pat -- Thanks for the comments and yes, there are many stories from that summer. I could probably write a book about and perhaps one day I should.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-5760207116011672562011-06-27T20:30:43.130-07:002011-06-27T20:30:43.130-07:00What a fantastic post! The memories you have carri...What a fantastic post! The memories you have carried forward into your life. I'll bet you have some other good stories from that summer.Pat Tilletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17699973774273291205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-59398967293196671182011-06-27T10:04:16.951-07:002011-06-27T10:04:16.951-07:00It's me again Lee heehee,
I would like to than...It's me again Lee heehee,<br />I would like to thank you for sharing your wonderful memories with your grandparents... I bet there are many more memories from that summer! Your love of reading and books is truly inspiring, thank you for bringing back reading into my life... I appreciate you!<br />Take care,<br />LisaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-73081790563316265042011-06-26T20:09:57.668-07:002011-06-26T20:09:57.668-07:00Paula -- Unfortunately high price for used product...Paula -- Unfortunately high price for used product is the result when it's something good and in demand.<br /><br />Geoff -- To answer your first question, I wish I could keep up, but I don't--I try my best. I think Bibles are usually considered more personal and become heirlooms. Often they are marked or overly worn. My father once bought a huge old Bible at an auction, but I think it was something that was purposed for use on the pulpit.<br /><br />Jo -- I'll have to check your post about that.<br /><br />J.L. -- There are so many books that I connect to specific times in my life and those times come back to be when I reread a book like this.<br /><br />Andrew -- Yes, an English major who never finished and instead ended up with a degree in business management years later. I am pretty well read, but sadly I forget much of what I read. <br /><br />Nas -- Maybe the title got changed for newer editions? That's what happened to the <i>Intra Muros</i> book. Fortunately I also knew the author's name.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-50419445174975104162011-06-26T16:53:26.194-07:002011-06-26T16:53:26.194-07:00Oh, to be able to find an old title I loved before...Oh, to be able to find an old title I loved before. Recently I tried online to find one of my fav from before but couldn't find it.<br /><br />So happy that you managed to find yours.Nashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14984530648140460594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-20424977315540219862011-06-26T16:49:33.937-07:002011-06-26T16:49:33.937-07:00Ah, a fellow English major, eh?
No wonder you'...Ah, a fellow English major, eh?<br /> No wonder you're so well-read.Andrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13517857978576422454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-37914018893645562242011-06-26T16:24:54.205-07:002011-06-26T16:24:54.205-07:00That once certainly had an impact. I read The Inno...That once certainly had an impact. I read The Innocents Abroad by Mark Twain when I was in high school and I've been meaning to read it again. There was one called Lord of the Dance or so I believe. Haven't been able to find it and I know I have a copy somewhere in my home. Some books do stay with us and bring back memories of a certain time in our lives.J.L. Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666634455836834179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-81756741243438742242011-06-26T12:48:16.602-07:002011-06-26T12:48:16.602-07:00The book I remember is Black Like Me. i still have...The book I remember is Black Like Me. i still have it, and so weird - I wrote about what that book was for me - where I found it just last week. We must be on some strange karmic link. LOLJo Bryanthttp://www.jobryant.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-32790720355242884042011-06-26T12:18:06.323-07:002011-06-26T12:18:06.323-07:00Hello Lee. How on earth do you keep up with so man...Hello Lee. How on earth do you keep up with so many followers? <br />The one book that I've been looking for for more than twenty years now is, "The New English Bible" Printed by the Oxford University Press. They stopped printing this particular edition in about 1970. Still haven't found one though. Funny thing that, you can find all sorts of books in a second hand book shop but no Bibles. Interesting. God bless, Geoff.Geoff Maritzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15182608110318394094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-21283347705953653072011-06-26T10:40:16.383-07:002011-06-26T10:40:16.383-07:00Wonderful story Lee on how you became acquainted w...Wonderful story Lee on how you became acquainted with the book!<br /><br />I've only searched once for an out-of-print book (violin technique by Donnis) and that was actually for my daughter. When I did find it, the price was not affordable.Paula Sladehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02923061193682673368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-63946023998231784042011-06-26T09:15:46.510-07:002011-06-26T09:15:46.510-07:00Bryce -- I am not familiar with a story that has t...Bryce -- I am not familiar with a story that has those lines, but I found similar references when I Googled the lines.<br /><br />Mojo -- those sound like some obscure books, but sometimes those are my favorites.<br /><br />Lady Gwen -- I would think it might be more difficult to get a ride these days. Back then it was a common mode of getting around for young people. And thank you for following and letting me know.<br /><br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78225748015341416012011-06-26T08:26:14.991-07:002011-06-26T08:26:14.991-07:00Hi Lee, I forgot to say in my last post that I'...Hi Lee, I forgot to say in my last post that I'm a new follower!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-10302770644191316222011-06-26T08:15:52.911-07:002011-06-26T08:15:52.911-07:00What a lovely story and told so eloquently. I will...What a lovely story and told so eloquently. I will have to read My Dream of Heaven, too. Always looking for inspiration.<br /><br />P.S. My friends and I also hitchhiked in the 70's. It was our main means of transportation. It probably wasn't any safer then than it is now, though. Good times, lol!Gwen Gardnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13132836346305559246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-2555404674532839712011-06-26T07:25:04.487-07:002011-06-26T07:25:04.487-07:00What a beautiful story. Wonderful how good literat...What a beautiful story. Wonderful how good literature has that same quality good music has, of being able to connect us with particular times and places in our lives...<br /><br />I have a habit of raiding yard sales and Goodwills and so forth for cheap second-hand books with peculiar premises or intriguing titles. Some of them blow like Dizzy Gillespie after a half-marathon, while others prove to be hidden gems. One that sticks out for me is Joe Cottonwood's "Famous Potatoes," which depiction of America enchanted me and has stuck with me through the intervening years.<br /><br />I'll also give a shout-out to Susanna Clarke's astonishing debut, "Jonathan Strange and Mister Norrell," which combines historical novel, comedy of manners, dark fantasy, bildungsroman, and two or three other genres in a narrative simultaneously epic and homely. A remarkable feat, of the sort that depresses and inspires a budding writer in equal measure because it's just so darn good.Mojohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03282589125180652625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-51029649384371132222011-06-25T21:59:14.971-07:002011-06-25T21:59:14.971-07:00What a great story, Lee. So neat to be able to do ...What a great story, Lee. So neat to be able to do something like that.<br /><br />I have been searching for years for a book that I somehow misplaced during my various moves. It may still be in print. It was a sci-fi short-story anthology, and in particular featured one story I LOVED. <br /><br />Something along these lines: A huge super-computer is built and asked the question "Is there a god?" Computer's answer: "Now there is."<br /><br />Any help would be much appreciated! I can't seem to find it on Google, either.<br /><br />(Forgive me for using your blog as a lost-and-found. Your post jogged my memory.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-44798548493123401352011-06-25T21:05:04.022-07:002011-06-25T21:05:04.022-07:00Cheryl-- The Poldark series sounds interesting.
J...Cheryl-- The Poldark series sounds interesting.<br /><br />Joanne -- I recall looking for certain books for my kids when they were young. Maybe I'll be doing it now for my grandkids.<br /><br />Hilary -- I think you would enjoy the towns like Morgantown-- so quaint and historical.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-71783570499813101952011-06-25T21:01:37.066-07:002011-06-25T21:01:37.066-07:00Rosalind -- The internet has simplified the proces...Rosalind -- The internet has simplified the process of searching for things.<br /><br />Talli -- I bought a copy of <i>The Handmaid's Tale</i> shortly after it was released. I think I read it, but I don't recall. I think I should still have a copy of that book and should probably reread (read?) it.<br /><br />Munir -- Not many of my books from childhood or those of my kids have survived the years. Those books get a lot of use, and sometimes even abuse.<br /><br />Pam -- Thanks for stopping.<br /><br />Trudy -- I would think that your library would already have a copy. It's pretty much a classic I'd say.<br /><br />Charmaine -- I've bought copies of books that I've loved to give to friends. They are usually glad that I shared.<br /><br />LeeArlee Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11663942782929929334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-41031820092875872782011-06-25T16:21:40.639-07:002011-06-25T16:21:40.639-07:00I loved books as a kid, but the first book that re...I loved books as a kid, but the first book that really hit me in the gut was 'The Great Gatsby'. I cried. I just loved Gatsby so much and thought the world was so cruel.<br />I still love that book and have throughout my life purchased, given away and re-purchased many different copies.<br /><a href="http://clancytales.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Wagging Tales - Blog for Writers</a>Charmaine Clancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06642615452680721583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-18316863390872664792011-06-25T14:13:28.874-07:002011-06-25T14:13:28.874-07:00Hi Lee! I love the vivid picture you paint from yo...Hi Lee! I love the vivid picture you paint from your memory, of the house, the breakfasts, the radio programs, the time spent with your grandparents. I could almost see it before me. And the 'Book Room' sounds wonderful...I could lose hours, if not days in there myself!<br /><br />The book I remember most from my childhood is "Where The Red Fern Grows"...we read it every summer at my grandparent's cabin. I would sit and read certain parts aloud to everyone and we all ended up crying together at the saddest parts. I believe it is still in print, by Wilson Rawls...I will have to see about getting a copy in my library!<br /><br />God bless!<br />TrudyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12033873209155596679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-58026894830908226382011-06-25T13:37:23.187-07:002011-06-25T13:37:23.187-07:00Such a wistful and beautiful page from your life, ...Such a wistful and beautiful page from your life, Lee. Thanks for sharing it.Pam Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08430692684579547400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-485071994384579222011-06-25T11:28:03.686-07:002011-06-25T11:28:03.686-07:00It is great that you found the book that you wante...It is great that you found the book that you wanted so badly. It must feel great. <br />Richard Scary's book for children "Rabbit and his Friends" is out of print. I feel really sorry about that as the copy we have at home is not in good condition. Oh well.MunirGhiasuddinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05232362559666320301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-149224757183756660.post-78825546764569253992011-06-25T10:47:34.963-07:002011-06-25T10:47:34.963-07:00What a wonderful memory, Lee. Anne of Green Gables...What a wonderful memory, Lee. Anne of Green Gables also sticks in my mind from my childhood. That, and The Handmaids's Tale from my teen years.Talli Rolandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04780882465745107715noreply@blogger.com