Recently I read Emma, by Jane Austen, for the first time. It was the first time that I ever read anything by Jane Austen. I have seen movie renditions of her work in the past, but for someone who loves to read, it’s surprising that I’ve waited so long to read a work of a […]
Homemakers unite! Be proud to be a homemaker and keep a warm home. Making sure you have a warm home that your loved ones feel happy in is a wonderful thing to do. When I worked a lot, I actually hired someone to clean my apartment. I spent so little time at home that a […]
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Fascinating Womanhood is a wonderful book. And, yes, I’m also a “flybaby” – what gifts of grace these are!
This is my first post on this, my first blog. I’ve always wanted a small space to gather my thoughts, link to my favorite web-sites, and post favorite things…books, ideas, events, clothes, anything that strikes my fancy. So I’m starting a blog, creating a blog of my very own here on blogspot. Welcome, and I […]
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Welcome to Blogland! There’s no turning back! haha!
My friend and I find ourselves saying, “I saw this blog about yah-dah, yah-dah”
-Melissa 😀
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Thanks Melissa…I’m finding I really enjoy blogland.
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OMG – You’re working on your 3 year bloggyversary! Which is right behind your real-life 3rd year anniversary! Congrats! I hope you’ll write an update to show how far you’ve come professionally and personally since then.
Yes, Jane Austen is wonderful, and most movie adaptations do not do her justice. “Persuasion” is my favorite of her novels.
There is a strong love for Jane Austen. Here in the Philadelphia area one of the public libraries in the suburban areas has a “high tea” where ladies get together and discuss Austen. Nice.
The most beautiful, honest and corageous love letter in English literature is in “Persuasion”. Enjoy!
I love Jane Austen – and Emma is the only book I've not been able to really immerse myself in. I just finished Mansfield Park (had already re-read Pride & Prejudice, Sense & Sensibility, and Persuasion) – Northanger Abbey is next!
Amazing how human nature hasn't changed in 200 years, and how astute Miss Austen was in capturing her characters.
(Persuasion is also my favorite)
Persuasion is one of my favorites! And once you’re done reading, the BBC film is so well-done – everything from the Shakespeare Co. actors to the small moments when the camera zooms in to see Anne’s hand grasp the chair in a moment of uncertainty.
Enjoy!
Caryl, high tea sounds absolutely lovely! Maybe one day I’ll take a trip to Philly with my husband. Any city that loves Jane Austen sounds great to me.
Laura, Austen astounds me with her grasp of human nature, her ability to capture nuances, and how much her delicate writing expresses such a range of implied meaning and emotion…I don’t know why I never read her before, but I’m so happy I finally did.