tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post4231375401402839345..comments2024-03-29T00:34:59.084-07:00Comments on Kittling: Books: A Visit to CambridgeCathyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-19527094885524103732013-07-03T01:18:17.781-07:002013-07-03T01:18:17.781-07:00Thanks, Kathy. Everyone here is still reeling from...Thanks, Kathy. Everyone here is still reeling from shock, I think.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-17684895526200554152013-07-02T16:42:28.976-07:002013-07-02T16:42:28.976-07:00I have been watching the news about the tragic los...I have been watching the news about the tragic loss of 19 firefighters, experts at their jobs, heroes to the community. When I think of the loss to their families, I know it's terrible. <br /><br />And we just know they were wonderful, courageous, community-minded people, who had a lot left to give and to do. My heart goes out to their families, especially their children.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-30737267838637762712013-06-30T23:34:12.008-07:002013-06-30T23:34:12.008-07:00Phoenix got a bit of a break today. Clouds started...Phoenix got a bit of a break today. Clouds started moving in mid-afternoon, so it was only about 115°. Now a dust storm is trying to blow through. If it's as windy up in Yarnell as it is here, it bodes ill for all those fighting the wildfire. 19 firefighters died today. Words cannot express what a tragedy it is for all those knew them.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-90740272067353641832013-06-30T23:31:22.983-07:002013-06-30T23:31:22.983-07:00I'm glad you enjoyed it, Margot!I'm glad you enjoyed it, Margot!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-86157515641319093182013-06-30T09:42:37.409-07:002013-06-30T09:42:37.409-07:00Cathy - Cambridge is one of those magical cities t...Cathy - Cambridge is one of those magical cities that I've always wanted to visit. I just love the way you've caught the atmosphere in those 'photos!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-29566978179710666342013-06-30T01:04:19.274-07:002013-06-30T01:04:19.274-07:00I had read your review of The Yard, just checked o...I had read your review of The Yard, just checked on it. (And thanks for putting all your reviews in the search engine. I do consult it regularly.)<br /><br />I'm not a big reader of historical crime fiction, however, I am a fan of the Ariana Franklin books and recommend What Alice Knew by Paula Marantz Cohen, which Yvette suggested.<br /><br />I still can't believe you can go outside in 120 degrees, even to get to the pool..the sun is beating down. I stay in a/c during the day as much as possible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-75775535894458893252013-06-29T22:46:31.282-07:002013-06-29T22:46:31.282-07:00Yes, it's been 120° here for the past two days...Yes, it's been 120° here for the past two days, and I've been out in the pool reading good books. <br /><br />I've already reviewed one of the books I purchased-- THE YARD. Fabulous book! And thanks for reminding me that I have MISTRESS OF THE ART OF DEATH on my TBR shelves! I've brought it in here so it can yell at me to start reading it.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-17840927055219500342013-06-29T22:43:38.698-07:002013-06-29T22:43:38.698-07:00Denis has taken me to Wales and Scotland. I absolu...Denis has taken me to Wales and Scotland. I absolutely love the Highlands and wouldn't mind living there part of the year. Come on, Lottery!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-83018927767083205222013-06-29T22:42:40.144-07:002013-06-29T22:42:40.144-07:00I do, too-- unless there's a whole herd of ...I do, too-- unless there's a whole herd of 'em that's in a hurry to get somewhere! LOLCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-6444357431960574062013-06-29T22:42:03.426-07:002013-06-29T22:42:03.426-07:00In London they call the subway the tube, everywher...In London they call the subway the tube, everywhere else they tend to call it the underground. I don't do underground, hence the fact that I never intend to make use of a subway!<br /><br />A lot of cars in the UK now have side mirrors that fold inwards. I wonder why? LOLCathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-12556769521731426642013-06-29T22:39:59.316-07:002013-06-29T22:39:59.316-07:00So am I. Spending a month there made it harder to ...So am I. Spending a month there made it harder to leave.Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01774383554326288663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-88079846766435482362013-06-29T21:20:13.844-07:002013-06-29T21:20:13.844-07:00Wonderful post, wonderful trip, Cathy. Thanks for ...Wonderful post, wonderful trip, Cathy. Thanks for taking us with you. I visited Great Britain many years ago and I still cherish my memories. We went to Oxford and had the best time. We visited not only England, but also Scotland and Wales. <br /><br />How fortunate you are to be able to spend a month over there. I can't imagine anything I'd rather do. :)Yvettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08919246184376538331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-69470134475168576352013-06-29T17:06:17.694-07:002013-06-29T17:06:17.694-07:00Oh, how absolutely lovely! I think I would have c...Oh, how absolutely lovely! I think I would have chosen Cambridge, too, but not because of Hathaway, but because that's where Adelia Aguilar, Ariana Franklin's wonderful coroner/detective, settled. That's the setting of A Mistress in the Art of Death. (I just introduced a new person to this series, which she loves.) I read that Diana Norman's daughter (Franklin) is writing a fifth book based on her mother's notes.<br /><br />Anyway, the River Cam, breathtaking. I'm trying to remember if it's in the Franklin books. I remember scenes with rivers. That a university was founded in 1209 takes my breath away.<br /><br />Good you watched out and tried to avoid being mowed down. <br /><br />The Waterstone's -- yup, that's where I would have headed, and probably any crime fiction fan or reader. And the fact that one can eat there is even better. Why can't I find that in the Big Apple? Well, I could go about 10 blocks to Barnes & Noble, browse and get a dessert and tea. But Waterstone's sounds so good. Nice of Denis to photo book covers for you.<br /><br />And the heat here: just read that people in Las Vegas have been hospitalized in the 114 degrees. And while you Arizonians tough it out, it seems that Phoenix has been hit, not surprisingly.<br /><br />Time for reading those books you bought. We await the reviews.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-49331834276063742702013-06-29T14:38:06.762-07:002013-06-29T14:38:06.762-07:00That sounds like a wonderful visit. I love to be ...That sounds like a wonderful visit. I love to be around university students!bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-68043025749540785402013-06-29T11:24:22.449-07:002013-06-29T11:24:22.449-07:00I love these tours although they make me green wit...I love these tours although they make me green with envy, or is it my jewelry? I like Hathaway too so I approve of your choice. We took the oh what is it they call their subway and got around very easily. We've been saying "mind the gap" ever since, and also swore we would stay in Kensington next time we go to London if we can find a place we can afford. No more driving in England though. We're entirely too familiar with the outside mirror danger on the cars. lolBarbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04179027379034179865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1999659125625323494.post-42614934118114070692013-06-29T04:30:28.576-07:002013-06-29T04:30:28.576-07:00Thanks so much for the tour! I'm missing the U...Thanks so much for the tour! I'm missing the UK!Beth Fhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08627666337961326265noreply@blogger.com