tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post1922692704864913649..comments2024-03-28T07:09:07.646-05:00Comments on kay's reading life: One book read and an ice storm - sigh!Kayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-1114541453298425392023-02-13T10:16:01.810-06:002023-02-13T10:16:01.810-06:00It was mostly a tree damage thing that very much c...It was mostly a tree damage thing that very much contributed to power outages. Thankfully, the cold was not super extreme, just below freezing, but it was just enough...Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-48347672089278960592023-02-13T10:15:04.501-06:002023-02-13T10:15:04.501-06:00Yes, we're so delighted that our house is almo...Yes, we're so delighted that our house is almost, almost finished. Now if we can stop thinking of additional possibilities to add - ha! I think you might like The Violin Conspiracy, JoAnn. And, yes, that ice thing - bring on the spring is what I say!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-81880049339642206372023-02-13T07:57:51.785-06:002023-02-13T07:57:51.785-06:00Wow, what a sight! I hope by now everyone has mad...Wow, what a sight! I hope by now everyone has made it out ok.Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746631124966726182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-76132506803197274102023-02-12T14:39:31.107-06:002023-02-12T14:39:31.107-06:00I was thinking of you during that ice event...so m...I was thinking of you during that ice event...so much damage! I've been seeing a lot of praise for The Violin Conspiracy and am glad to know you enjoyed it, too. A sound track to go with the book is a great idea. The end of your remodel is in sight at last... how wonderful!JoAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13691864361197071517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-42726777836228279332023-02-12T13:10:13.817-06:002023-02-12T13:10:13.817-06:00Yes, wind is awful to enhance allergy times. Reno...Yes, wind is awful to enhance allergy times. Renovations are so close - so close to being finished. I do think you would like The Violin Conspiracy.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-24552812199226831332023-02-12T13:04:58.532-06:002023-02-12T13:04:58.532-06:00We have had strong winds the last few days and it&...We have had strong winds the last few days and it's playing havoc with my allergies. Are the renovations complete? I bet it will be a relief! I am glad you are enjoying your reading. The Violin Conspiracy sounds fun. I hope you have a great week, Kay!Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-77982913283372733502023-02-12T13:04:27.424-06:002023-02-12T13:04:27.424-06:00I do know that Texas weather seems to come in cycl...I do know that Texas weather seems to come in cycles. The Panhandle region used to have large amounts of snow and often a blizzard as well. This was probably 50-75 years ago. My grandparents talked about it and my parents did too. Then not so much. And now more extreme weather again. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-27187336208771322482023-02-11T11:54:09.553-06:002023-02-11T11:54:09.553-06:00The photograph is amazing!!! This is what I keep h...The photograph is amazing!!! This is what I keep hearing. More weird and unexpected weather - it seems everywhere. Nanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547916206007733970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-65272536330821821392023-02-10T14:12:57.326-06:002023-02-10T14:12:57.326-06:00The wind is blowing like crazy today and making it...The wind is blowing like crazy today and making it feel much colder. As I said, so ready for a nice spring.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-40075861479854167872023-02-10T08:53:05.637-06:002023-02-10T08:53:05.637-06:00Wow, your ice storms sound crazy! I'm glad we ...Wow, your ice storms sound crazy! I'm glad we don't have to deal with that here. I've been freezing, though, over the last couple months so I'm ready for a *little* bit of warmth. It was in the 60s the other day and that was perfect.<br /><br />So excited that your renovations are almost done. Yay!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05344704891037668456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-90701593512094991222023-02-09T07:35:02.303-06:002023-02-09T07:35:02.303-06:00Susan, so glad your house is coming along too and ...Susan, so glad your house is coming along too and I'm assuming you are unpacking, etc. A big job, but has to be done, right? Good to hear that you like The Violin Conspiracy. I thought it was quite different and also very good.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-9104361926922586612023-02-09T07:33:57.523-06:002023-02-09T07:33:57.523-06:00Tracy, I hope you will check out The Violin Conspi...Tracy, I hope you will check out The Violin Conspiracy. It's quite interesting.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-91488974545934514372023-02-09T07:33:27.889-06:002023-02-09T07:33:27.889-06:00I have several of McDermid's books in that ser...I have several of McDermid's books in that series but I haven't read them yet. Will keep your comparisons in mind as I love Vera and Ruth. Ah, The Drift - I'm going to have to think about what to say without spoilers - am at the 70% mark on my Kindle. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-42157617598958553152023-02-08T18:50:26.955-06:002023-02-08T18:50:26.955-06:00Whoa that photo of the trees looks bad. Sorry abou...Whoa that photo of the trees looks bad. Sorry about the ice! But I'm glad your renovations are almost done -- our renovations here are almost done too! Yay! And I listened to the audio of The Violin Conspiracy and liked it. It kept my interest with the mystery and competition and all. Have a great week.thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-19433294992852445252023-02-08T14:08:13.430-06:002023-02-08T14:08:13.430-06:00I am sorry that Austin had such bad weather, but t...I am sorry that Austin had such bad weather, but that photo of the ice on the trees is amazing. Happy to hear that your renovations are almost done.<br /><br />I had not heard of The Violin Conspiracy until just recently. I will put on a list of books to look for.<br />TracyKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08303342674824383688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-47560058599395560952023-02-08T13:36:38.730-06:002023-02-08T13:36:38.730-06:00I'll be interested in seeing what you think of...I'll be interested in seeing what you think of <i>The Drift</i>. I've got Crombie's newest in my hot little hands and am trying to exercise some restraint-- which isn't as difficult as it might have been since I've really been enjoying Val McDermid's <i>Out of Bounds</i>. McDermid's DCI Karen Pirie is a character I rank right up there with Vera Stanhope and Ruth Galloway.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-70993821246733396492023-02-08T10:56:22.388-06:002023-02-08T10:56:22.388-06:00Iliana, glad you guys fared better this time. And...Iliana, glad you guys fared better this time. And didn't lose power. Seems lots of people in Austin were affected dramatically. You should check out The Violin Conspiracy. It was definitely different.Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-69829944587883449662023-02-08T10:54:52.943-06:002023-02-08T10:54:52.943-06:00I bet ice is very rare in your area, Deb. Hurrica...I bet ice is very rare in your area, Deb. Hurricanes - not so rare, right? I just hope this is all that 2023 has in store for us in the 'ice' category. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-58474287186504593842023-02-07T20:48:02.904-06:002023-02-07T20:48:02.904-06:00Kay so glad to hear you guys missed out on any dam...Kay so glad to hear you guys missed out on any damage from the winter storm. You are right, what is going on? The last three years have been crazy! We lost two trees and branches from others but luckily no damage and best of all we had power the whole time. Thank goodness! Love your review of The Violin Conspiracy. I don't think I'd heard of that before but sounds like a rich story. Hope you are having a great week!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-30468980342047137882023-02-07T15:10:42.595-06:002023-02-07T15:10:42.595-06:00I apparently missed knowing about all the ice a li...I apparently missed knowing about all the ice a little north of us. We never got a single freeze. I'm sorry that you and others in Central Texas and North Texas suffered. <br /><br />I'm glad your renovations are almost finished, Kay.Deb Nance at Readerbuzzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12128529491888701996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-34975007114726773372023-02-07T13:01:28.076-06:002023-02-07T13:01:28.076-06:00I know. As Mary said above, both beautiful and te...I know. As Mary said above, both beautiful and terrible. Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-68701468785558917432023-02-07T11:42:02.514-06:002023-02-07T11:42:02.514-06:00That photo says it all. All that weight from ice. ...That photo says it all. All that weight from ice. Wow!Tihttp://www.csun.edunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-41558641694258493182023-02-07T07:57:16.086-06:002023-02-07T07:57:16.086-06:00Yes, that photo is just a representation of what a...Yes, that photo is just a representation of what a lot of Austin looked like. As you say, beautiful and terrible. I hope you do try The Violin Conspiracy. It's a different sort of mystery. Enjoy your romcom, Mary!Kayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-28492053929291580972023-02-07T07:12:41.831-06:002023-02-07T07:12:41.831-06:00Dramatic photo! I remember driving to St. Louis to...Dramatic photo! I remember driving to St. Louis to visit my daughter who was a college student there and being amazed at the fall out of an ice storm the day before. Both beautiful and terrible. I hope you get an early spring! Thanks for sharing about The Violin Conspiracy. It sounds good. I'm thinking maybe on audio for me. At the moment I'm about to start a romcom by Abby Jimenez The Friend Zone. I needed something different between mysteries.<br />Mary @BookfanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2755001368713174831.post-16747968538516258352023-02-07T06:54:21.790-06:002023-02-07T06:54:21.790-06:00Thanks for the good wishes, Melody. I had noticed...Thanks for the good wishes, Melody. I had noticed that A Sliver of Darkness had been published, but since it is short stories I didn't rush to get it. Somehow, I don't usually love short stories as much - probably because they are too short. LOLKayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13495669354860191042noreply@blogger.com