tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post1784736546073673568..comments2023-05-21T06:23:11.760-04:00Comments on Kristin Hannah.com Blog: The last few weeks before Labor Day...webmasterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00790657829496097348noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-27258555540946928642009-09-04T13:54:21.561-04:002009-09-04T13:54:21.561-04:00I'm late to the party, but loved your post and...I'm late to the party, but loved your post and while I love my sibling deep deep down, we don't exactly talk and aren't close. Long story but let's just say that sometimes life is better because of distance. I do sometimes long for a closer relationship with my sibling but I have friends and a wonderful husband who fills in those spaces in my life very well. <br /><br />I love September and autumn is my favorite season. This long weekend finds my husband and I installing a new patio door and a new front door. Renovations are never ending but at least I finally see the new kitchen/great room taking shape! It will be a while before there is drywall and flooring but the skeleton is there and I'm very excited. <br /><br />I also hope to read this weekend. I've been on an urban fantasy/paranormal romance kick with some fun contemporary romances thrown in. I will read almost anything as long as it's well written or engaging. I love paranormals and urban fantasy because they take the best of horror and the best or relationships and blend them together in a wonderful way. I have no clue what's up for the weekend but since I have about 200 books in my to-be-read pile I don't think I'll trouble finding something. My name is Naomi and I'm a book-aholic. LOL!Chasing Inspriationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15758214952494727290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-50579378137703883212009-09-02T10:44:27.939-04:002009-09-02T10:44:27.939-04:00I have read quite a few of your books and just fin...I have read quite a few of your books and just finished reading SUmmer Island... I laughed... I cried and was so caught up in this story.<br />My Mom and I have had a difficult relationship for years and she is now 89 and recently I have decided that I needed to forgive old childhood hurts and try to make our relationship better. What a wonderful reminder that life is indeed too short to let old wounds fester. Whether we like it or not the bond between mother and daughter is a very strong and powerful one.Cindiehttp://musingsfromthegram.typepad.com/a_circle_of_three/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-61013892398719919852009-09-01T10:47:55.156-04:002009-09-01T10:47:55.156-04:00Kristin - your brother and sister are lovely. You...Kristin - your brother and sister are lovely. You guys look like a very close, and very fun, bunch! Thanks for sharing that with us.<br /><br />I'm so excited for Winter Garden, and I've been trying to think of a contest suggestion, but I can't. It's hard, because naturally, I want to create one that I can easily win. HAHA. The selfishness in that must stump my thought process. =)<br /><br />Update to all (and HUGE thanks for your prayers), my Dad is doing about the same, but not worse. That has become my beacon - as long as we don't go backward, every day is a gift. He is in so much pain, and it's hard to watch, but another surgery isn't an option right now. And, my aunt has made slight improvements, that honestly - we didn't really expect. She is breathing more on her own, and they even got her up out of bed. Big changes! Fireflies, keep praying. They sure are working!<br /><br />Kimberly Fisk - where are you? =)<br /><br />Leen - WELCOME BACK !!!!!!!!!!! I missed your entries.<br /><br />Kristin - safe travels this weekend and have a great time.<br /><br />Tata to all, lwLisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-33853748312341674102009-08-31T19:23:13.687-04:002009-08-31T19:23:13.687-04:00Kristin,
I had a much better day today already. I...Kristin,<br /><br />I had a much better day today already. I guess I'm a typical Cancer - I have great heights and depths in how I feel. I'm one of those people who can feel extremely happy and sometimes you'd think I'm in a deep dark depression. <br /><br />I guess I'm also at the age (36) where people want to make something out of their life and they are kinda on a search for themselves - as if not sure which direction they wanna take, even though they already know deep down.<br /><br />I've prolly mentioned how I like "story-songs" more than anything. Here's part of the lyrics to one song that always makes me feel like the writer was really talking about me...<br /><br />"I am lost but I can see my destination<br />It's clear in sight<br />My heart's already there<br />With you I felt every sad emotion<br />But I still wanna trust and care"<br /><br />I found out a couple of years ago that I'm supposedly "highly intelligent" (which is far from a blessing most of the time) and that most people who are, are also highly sensitive at the same time. I definitely feel deeply - which is probably why saying goodbye to the people I love, is like dying a little bit every single time. <br /><br />It's nice to see people who care, fireflies spreading their little light which makes my dark world a little brighter already. My students once wrote about me that I could never be depressed, not in this life nor in the next, because I'm always smiling. Truth is I always do find something to smile about, even though I don't feel like smiling. So rest assured - even though I'm not just taking your advice yet, at the moment I'm smiling a genuine smile even though I'll be correcting over the next 2 days and I really hate correcting with a passion. Difference being I now see the light at the end of the tunnel again. And it's a really bright one too, like a million fireflies shinging together! :)<br /><br />Love,<br />LeenLeenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14468757728260298935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-6684165914060344122009-08-31T16:41:09.372-04:002009-08-31T16:41:09.372-04:00Michelle---
What a great idea! Combining weight ...Michelle---<br /><br />What a great idea! Combining weight loss motivation with feeding the hungry. Very worthwhile. You go, girl! I'm on my own weight loss quest this week. I have a conference to attend soon and of course I can't quite fit into my good clothes. :) Wish me luck...Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557461254151975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-5560971069446197372009-08-31T16:39:40.202-04:002009-08-31T16:39:40.202-04:00Donna--
I was a big fan of Ice Trap also--especia...Donna--<br /><br />I was a big fan of Ice Trap also--especially the "past" story. I loved loved loved the Canadian setting. Was it Yellowknife? It makes me think of Ice Road Truckers--yet another reality show that I watch. :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557461254151975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-61650235255213837372009-08-31T15:09:45.530-04:002009-08-31T15:09:45.530-04:00Luckily, I'm not "big" enough to rea...Luckily, I'm not "big" enough to really try out for the show. But at my work, for $40, (which goes to help feed the hungry), there's a contest to see who can lose the most weight in percentage.<br /><br />Just heard that a really great pastor in my area is moving to NC. May follow him, not sure yet. But he used to live next door to my cousins which made for some EXCELLENT stories. So I'm bummed.<br /><br />See you all later,Michellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-40237256543775733062009-08-31T14:06:40.100-04:002009-08-31T14:06:40.100-04:00Hi Leen: Suggestions for reading you might enjoy ...Hi Leen: Suggestions for reading you might enjoy - Ice Trap by Kitty Sewell which takes place in Canada and all of the books by a Canadian author Louise Penny. Louise has a great blog which you might enjoy as she lives in a small town in Canada. It will give you a way to keep in touch with the area you love. Hope your sadness lifts - the time will go quickly. Remember to always make the most of each day as you never get the time back,<br />Regards to all Fireflies,<br />Donnadonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-17185691063305708852009-08-30T22:29:52.103-04:002009-08-30T22:29:52.103-04:00Leen---
So good to hear from you again! I am so ...Leen---<br /><br />So good to hear from you again! I am so glad you had a wonderful time in Canada. There's nothing better than vacation time with old friends to recharge our batteries. For me, if I can add a beach now and then, I'm really in heaven. :)<br /><br />Sorry to hear that you're feeling so stressed about returning to your "real" life. All I can say is that so much of happiness can come from attitude. Take a chance. give up grading for a night and take a line dancing class and meet some new people. maybe a new face will lead to a new reason to smile. It's worth a try. Good luck and stay in touch!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557461254151975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-67638309457542483152009-08-30T22:26:12.250-04:002009-08-30T22:26:12.250-04:00Ada---
Welcome to you, too! I was in the Amsterd...Ada---<br /><br />Welcome to you, too! I was in the Amsterdam airport last year, but that's as close as I've been to you. :)Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557461254151975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-6411288682879147712009-08-30T22:24:40.366-04:002009-08-30T22:24:40.366-04:00Kieran---
Firefly vodka!!!! I love it. We should...Kieran---<br /><br />Firefly vodka!!!! I love it. We should definately include it in the official firefly cosmo. :)<br /><br />And you all don't know this yet, but vodka (and Russia) figures prominantly in my next book, WINTER GARDEN. So, hmmm....firefly vodka could be book's mascot.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557461254151975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-91887381467239766482009-08-30T22:22:03.654-04:002009-08-30T22:22:03.654-04:00April--
I read almost everything except I'm n...April--<br /><br />I read almost everything except I'm not big on non fiction or biography unless it's for research. As many of the fireflies know, I love women's fiction, popular fiction, literary fiction, horror, thrillers, historical fiction, and YA fantasy. Recently, I really enjoyed Jonathon Tropper's This is Where I leave You, although fair warning--it was kind of crude and darkly comic. I also read House at Riverton (in Africa, in fact--I found it in one of our lodges) and I enjoyed it overall. I love parallel stories. And Jill Barnett is a great friend of mine, and I, too, adore Sentimental Journey. I'm looking forward to reading her new books...Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557461254151975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-32222474602150693602009-08-30T22:18:45.958-04:002009-08-30T22:18:45.958-04:00Caroline---
Welcome to the blog! No, you didn...Caroline---<br /><br />Welcome to the blog! No, you didn't miss the back story between cloud and Tully. In fact, I'm surprised that this question hasn't come up on the board before. :) That's actually the little secret I planted in the book to pave the way for a sequel. I hope someday to write a sequel to FL that will explain Cloud's story... <br /><br />Thanks for reading so closely!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557461254151975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-16679086732428336992009-08-30T22:16:59.630-04:002009-08-30T22:16:59.630-04:00Michelle---
That sounds like a wonderful get toge...Michelle---<br /><br />That sounds like a wonderful get together! And her writer advice definitely sounds familiar. :)<br /><br />Are you saying that you really tried out to be on the biggest loser? That is one of my favorite shows--so amazingly inspirational--so if you did try out, let us know. We'll put out good thoughts for you!Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557461254151975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-91672405287670884992009-08-30T22:15:16.923-04:002009-08-30T22:15:16.923-04:00Jennifer B---
Welcome to the firefly blog. Your ...Jennifer B---<br /><br />Welcome to the firefly blog. Your story has really touched my heart, and I'm sure I speak for a lot of us when I say that. You sound like a woman who has endured a great deal while maintaining your spirit and faith and optimism. Sometimes we truly are made stronger by hard times. You are really an inspiration.Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557461254151975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-19413972595114190082009-08-30T22:12:05.028-04:002009-08-30T22:12:05.028-04:00Leslie--
thanks for chiming in and welcome to the...Leslie--<br /><br />thanks for chiming in and welcome to the blog! you're right; we do have a fun and special group of women here. As for reading recommendations, I can chime in first--have you read Alice Hoffman's Skylight confessions? I really loved that book. I'd also completely recommend Jacquelyn Mitchard's new book, No Time To Wave Goodbye. Technically it's a sequel to The Deep End of the Ocean, but you don't really have to read one to enjoy the other. Anyone else have ideas? <br /><br />What do you like to read?Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557461254151975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-67136899866688286202009-08-30T22:09:52.966-04:002009-08-30T22:09:52.966-04:00Charlene--
thanks for the recommendation of On a ...Charlene--<br /><br />thanks for the recommendation of On a Clear Day. It sounds like something we'd all enjoy. Has anyone else seen it?Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557461254151975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-48062403564682646482009-08-30T22:08:58.708-04:002009-08-30T22:08:58.708-04:00April---
I'm laughing at the idea of tea and ...April---<br /><br />I'm laughing at the idea of tea and vodka. Have to say i'm with you on not wanting those two drinks mixed together. :) So do you have any good recipes to share with us???Kristinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16557461254151975104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-39052218692795733382009-08-30T20:10:23.142-04:002009-08-30T20:10:23.142-04:00Hey there,
Finally back from Canada and alive and...Hey there,<br /><br />Finally back from Canada and alive and kicking again here. Been a tough couple of first days back, since I not only arrived a day late and missed my first exam (car trouble on the way to the airport), but I also had to get used to the rhythm of correcting till you drop again while recovering from jetlag. At the same time, I'm about ready to book my next trip too. Going to renew my passport in a couple of days and then I'm ready to fly back for more where that came from over the Christmas holidays. I guess I'm the perfect proof that you don't necessarily need a blood band with people to call them your siblings. :)<br /><br />Life in Belgium in the mean time is back to its boring self. I cried my heart out when leaving "my people" behind because not only am I gonna miss them so much over the next 4 months (LESS than that by now, actually - let's remain positive!) but also I'm not so sure anymore whether I can find a way again to feel happy here too. I'm working too hard, not laughing enough and missing the simple pleasures in life, like hugs and friendship...<br /><br />Oh well, guess the blues will be over soon and I'll get used to the pace of a working woman's life again in no time. When I can actually start teaching again, the new fall season of tv programs that I might like will start again and I'll learn how to divide my time off between preparing classes and doing all kinds of other things (concerts, books, chats with my Canucks, ...) again, I'll probably enjoy the fall for a while, until I'm totally for another break!<br /><br />I actually succeeded in reading two books while I was in Canada too! I don't have them handy right now and I don't remember the titles or the authors, but the first was a romance novel and the second a thriller, which I both liked. Now I'm back to my Jennifer Crusie omnibus of which I'm reading the third book (called "Bet me" in English) as we speak.<br /><br />Anybody order the new Dan Brown yet? I'm definitely getting that one too! Already ordered one copy for my friend's birthday also and I think I'll want a third copy for another friend. Next book I'll buy more than one copy of will then probably be "Winter Garden". Only trouble being I'll already be back to missing my friends in Canada by then. :(<br /><br />Love,<br />Leen<br /><br />PS. Quick update on my friend who had the stroke: I still haven't seen him, but I keep on hearing he's doing pretty good, all things considered.<br /><br />PPS. Don't think I've actually talked about "starting new things" or "hidden talents", really, but after spending 3 wonderful weeks with my most favourite people in the world, it does kinda feel like starting anew. Also, given the time, there's one more thing I'm kinda passionate about trying some day, which is line dancing. I love country music and I always figured it would be wonderful to actually know the dances that go with the songs.Leenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14468757728260298935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-44158856643257971072009-08-29T15:48:53.827-04:002009-08-29T15:48:53.827-04:00Thank you for writing such beautiful books. Greeti...Thank you for writing such beautiful books. Greetings from Holland.Adahttp://daatjes.web-log.nl/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-40418182001431945312009-08-28T20:14:14.391-04:002009-08-28T20:14:14.391-04:00My shipment did come in! So, Victoria Dahl, Julie...My shipment did come in! So, Victoria Dahl, Julie James and my bookclub book will make the trip. I have some historicals, contemporaries, literary fiction and I may throw in David Sedaris for something funny. I'd bring some others, but I'm trying to limit the haul to paperbacks.princessaprhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661275728902254769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-26017014769867423892009-08-28T11:29:22.445-04:002009-08-28T11:29:22.445-04:00Leslie, I've read all of Kristin Hannah's ...Leslie, I've read all of Kristin Hannah's books, I believe. At one point, one of the short stories appeared in more than one anthology and I had both of those, too, but I may have given that away. My favorite is probably Magic Hour but I LOVE If You Believe. I've bought it for almost all of my friends.<br /><br />Kieran, I haven't tried the Firefly vodka. I'm kind of a Grey Goose girl myself. I don't like tea which is why I've stayed away from it, but I've heard nothing but good things about it. I'll have to see if they have it in our local store for the husband to try. He's been doing the alcoholic Arnold Palmer a lot this summer.<br /><br />Going on vacation next week. Haven't narrowed down which books I'm bringing, but I'm definitely not bringing my bookclub book (which has put me to sleep every night this week). I'm thinking Julie James, Victoria Dahl if my B&N shipment comes, maybe Suzanne Brockmann, Jill Shalvis, or Julia Quinn. I'll have to sort through and take a good assortment.princessaprhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661275728902254769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-9775558015900225762009-08-27T07:06:25.457-04:002009-08-27T07:06:25.457-04:00Firefly vodka comes from my hometown, Charleston, ...Firefly vodka comes from my hometown, Charleston, SC. It started out local but caught on nationwide really fast! And it's wonderful! But dangerous. It tastes exactly like iced tea!! A lot of people mix it with a little lemonade.<br /><br />Well worth trying. :>)Kieran Kramerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01693245471986038345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-25666479913523211862009-08-26T20:55:01.845-04:002009-08-26T20:55:01.845-04:00Hi April:
Thanks for the advice - I will def. pick...Hi April:<br />Thanks for the advice - I will def. pick up Jill Barnett, she sounds great.<br /><br />I'm a big bookworm, and read pretty much anything - I do love women's fiction, which seems to be my go-to choice. I've just started reading "The Position" by Meg Wolitzer...never read her before, but it's funny and sort of sad, about a family and their troubles.<br /><br />Any advice abut any other of Kristin's books? Which ones have you read?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />LeslieLeslienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5495941548276470234.post-42996556206497224012009-08-25T12:30:41.746-04:002009-08-25T12:30:41.746-04:00Leslie,
What kind of books do you normally read? ...Leslie,<br /><br />What kind of books do you normally read? What authors do you like? That may help suggest recommendations. I feel everyone here reads a wide variety of books yet still have something in common. It's nice.<br /><br />I mostly read contemporary romance though I dabble with the historical. I read a little Women's Fiction. For book club or curiosity, I'll read literary fiction and the very occasional non-fictional piece (mostly essays/memoirs more than dry non-fiction).<br /><br />Have you read Jill Barnett? I'm a crazy fan and recommend her to everyone. I'd recommend Sentimental Journey. It's out in paperback. I loved it, but my mom and grandmothers all loved it too (and my mom hates fiction). It's historical fiction during WWII.<br /><br />Right now I'm reading House at Riverton by Kate Morton. It's very long. It's for bookclub. I'm having trouble sticking with it, but it's only because I don't read a lot of long books and I get impatient.princessaprhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661275728902254769noreply@blogger.com