tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.comments2011-02-19T14:27:57.834-06:00A Good Book and a Cup of CocoaAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00235882653185040029noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-14095723527716444722011-02-19T14:27:57.834-06:002011-02-19T14:27:57.834-06:00Oh, I totally agree. I think it relates to so muc...Oh, I totally agree. I think it relates to so much of what we do (including parenting, among other things). I hope you enjoy it!Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956057374366593781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-23580459248899855122011-02-19T12:57:10.879-06:002011-02-19T12:57:10.879-06:00wow that sounds really interesting! i wonder if i...wow that sounds really interesting! i wonder if it comes as an audio book I could listen to on our drive to slc? some of that mistakes/perfection stuff relates to musicians as well!Madelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421295966024347662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-14865690905436262222011-02-03T00:21:50.780-06:002011-02-03T00:21:50.780-06:00You made me want to read this book! I think my mom...You made me want to read this book! I think my mom has a copy somewhere around here...Lilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14711413161172743062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-31368329150335052362010-11-12T07:54:14.915-06:002010-11-12T07:54:14.915-06:00I love that I now have another book to look forwar...I love that I now have another book to look forward to reading. I hope you're doing well and that you had the chance to go and dance!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080033228822580037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-8632019330129795032009-12-21T15:25:47.045-06:002009-12-21T15:25:47.045-06:00Something I felt was pertinent to the discussion o...Something I felt was pertinent to the discussion of this book:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34482178/ns/health-skin_and_beauty/" rel="nofollow">"Ideal Beauty a Matter of Millimeters"</a><br /><br />I'll leave it open for you to think about and discuss.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956057374366593781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-24227758377630037652009-11-27T17:30:54.461-06:002009-11-27T17:30:54.461-06:00I"m in the middle of reading "Uglies&quo...I"m in the middle of reading "Uglies" right now and I'm so hooked.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07846516421872494920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-2118635840284162082009-11-27T13:37:23.807-06:002009-11-27T13:37:23.807-06:00So, one more quick thought on this one for all of ...So, one more quick thought on this one for all of you. Another question the books raised for me:<br /><br />How can/do we stand accountable for our choices when we are/think we are under the influence of manipulation? (Just for the record, not only do I think that this is very possible, but also necessary and incredibly healthy depending on the approach.) I find it somewhat fascinating that Tally is constantly running into this problem and she often avoids her own accountability in certain situations because of fear - fear of others reactions and fear of hurting others (if you want more on how I feel about this topic, feel free to ask - I've developed some very solid opinions about honesty with ourselves and others regarding our choices and struggles, and the danger of avoiding such honesty under the guise of "being nice"). <br /><br />So, read the books and then tell me what you think. Should we be accountable when we are (or think we are) being manipulated? (Again, I think definitely yes.) How do we stand accountable for our choices when it "seems" as if there is someone else to blame?Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956057374366593781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-39390305143564904712009-11-06T10:25:50.732-06:002009-11-06T10:25:50.732-06:00I'm going to have to read this. I love gettin...I'm going to have to read this. I love getting ideas for new books from friends. Thanks!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080033228822580037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-18251499793473175052009-09-14T20:21:55.953-05:002009-09-14T20:21:55.953-05:00I don't see this book at my rinky dink library...I don't see this book at my rinky dink library -- but I found the tree cups, and the other one. I see some good reading in my future! <br /><br />THANKS Monica.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568529902002209385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-14499247675098072009-09-14T20:18:02.887-05:002009-09-14T20:18:02.887-05:00Of course... our rinky dink library doesn't ha...Of course... our rinky dink library doesn't have this book. Ü Keep blogging... someday I'll get to read your recommendation... some day. (I just know it!)<br /><br />JenniferAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568529902002209385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-82055608420757941202009-09-08T10:07:55.791-05:002009-09-08T10:07:55.791-05:00Always happy to talk about books i've read.Always happy to talk about books i've read.jon beerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805109085663962182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-5357212353428230332009-09-02T14:41:17.939-05:002009-09-02T14:41:17.939-05:00Thanks Jon! I'm glad that you brought these p...Thanks Jon! I'm glad that you brought these points into the discussion so beautifully. It really allows one to think about how some priorities, even good (at least seemingly to us) priorities, can keep us from ultimate fulfillment.<br /><br />Oh, and I wanted to add that I used this synopsis from another source because it was easy, but I agree with you completely. Some of what is interesting about it too is that Stevens sees the good motives Lord Darlington has and defends him with that understanding, refusing to acknowledge other things that are happening, just as he does in his own life. <br /><br />The pursuit of the best but missing out on it is why I included the quote that I did. Such a good book. Anyway, you rock. Thanks for sharing.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956057374366593781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-80215270810581195832009-09-02T13:15:25.772-05:002009-09-02T13:15:25.772-05:00i like this book a lot. i see things somewhat diff...i like this book a lot. i see things somewhat differently though. i think that if one reads the book believing that Lord Darlington is a Nazi sympathizer, then one misses the true meaning of the book. ---This next part will spoil interesting turns in the book if you haven't read it--- Ishiguro is creating a beautiful juxtaposition. Lord Darlington mistakenly believes that he is promoting English values and equality by supporting the movement to re-arm Germany, but instead is sympathizing with the Nazis. Stevens is Lord Darlington's head butler and thinks he is aspiring to be the most dignified butler possible by ignoring every aspect of reality except for his duties as butler. He does not notice the love he feels for or the love offered him by the fellow servant women whose name escapes me. Both the Lord of the house and the chief butler pursue the best and miss out on fulfillment because of it. i think it is a wonderful tragedy, and i have an additional thought on what both of these men represent for Ishiguro.jon beerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15805109085663962182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-46489455306469575142009-08-28T20:07:41.874-05:002009-08-28T20:07:41.874-05:00Those are hilarious! I like the babies for Obama. ...Those are hilarious! I like the babies for Obama. It's too ridiculous.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07846516421872494920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-36126128521252745142009-04-24T16:20:00.000-05:002009-04-24T16:20:00.000-05:00Oh heavens to Betsy.. I see you've been blogging j...Oh heavens to Betsy.. I see you've been blogging just about as much as I have. Ü <br /><br />Hope you are doing well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15568529902002209385noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-56943989553003739762009-02-28T22:11:00.000-06:002009-02-28T22:11:00.000-06:00ps I love your quote and I might steal your wish I...ps I love your quote and I might steal your wish I were here sidebarMadelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421295966024347662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-77608042670928107142009-02-28T22:10:00.000-06:002009-02-28T22:10:00.000-06:00this blog is due for an update! miss you! Thinki...this blog is due for an update! miss you! Thinking of you!Madelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17421295966024347662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-51005798887625201602008-12-11T11:44:00.000-06:002008-12-11T11:44:00.000-06:00What an example of how, in such a short time, coun...What an example of how, in such a short time, counsel can become applicable. I don't know how things where in 1978 (I wasn't quite here yet) but how does it now apply to us now? I loved this, Monica. I know I'll always think of this now when I have to consider a stand.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080033228822580037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-56535824366262255552008-12-03T18:19:00.000-06:002008-12-03T18:19:00.000-06:00That is an awesome quote! Thanks!That is an awesome quote! Thanks!Elisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11679125663608694695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-25903921303698853022008-11-29T11:17:00.000-06:002008-11-29T11:17:00.000-06:00wow this was awesome!! it is completely relevant t...wow this was awesome!! it is completely relevant to today. Thanks for posting I needed to hear it. Don't complain about the heat!!Barbie Madsenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03380082766223975134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-65730121210748624522008-11-28T19:35:00.000-06:002008-11-28T19:35:00.000-06:00Monica thanks for this wonderful post. I'd like t...Monica thanks for this wonderful post. I'd like to post this on my blog too. That is exactly what I've been trying to find especially with this issue and same sex marriage.Cassiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08665950606717871995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-13055342913649855642008-10-28T17:24:00.000-05:002008-10-28T17:24:00.000-05:00TAG. You're it. http://agayleforce.blogspot.com/...TAG. You're it. http://agayleforce.blogspot.com/2008/10/tagged.htmlAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09738832359490302937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-24039665028795759982008-10-27T23:07:00.000-05:002008-10-27T23:07:00.000-05:00The minimalist button is my favorite!The minimalist button is my favorite!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04080033228822580037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-6040665571067922072008-10-24T11:52:00.000-05:002008-10-24T11:52:00.000-05:00Don't worry - I plan to do a review of it when I r...Don't worry - I plan to do a review of it when I read it. I have quite the reading load currently. I expect to get to this one during winter break.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11956057374366593781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21229403.post-28802926266659180152008-10-24T11:31:00.000-05:002008-10-24T11:31:00.000-05:00What's the Harm?: Does Legalizing Same-Sex Marriag...What's the Harm?: Does Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage Really Harm Individuals, Families or Society? (Paperback) <BR/><BR/>I am interested to hear your points about it!Celeste Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14250401494416207967noreply@blogger.com