Lesle’s Comments (group member since Feb 01, 2015)

Lesle’s comments from the Never too Late to Read Classics group.

Happy Sunday everyone!
I was just telling Rosemarie that here in Ohio it has been quite chilly overnight. They are talking about it even getting down into the 30s.

I have turned the furnace on twice now to knock the chill off the house. Luckily once is all that is required at the moment.

Usually I like to wait till October to even think about the furnace haha!

It is a bit cloudy today and am trying to get some things done on my cleaning list. I got the canned cupboards cleaned and organized and pitched some stuff that I will never use.
I have my bedding to wash and maybe two other loads of regular stuff to wash. Hopefully by than the grass will be dry and I can cut the patches of grass that need done. We did get a sprinkling of rain last night. Nothing has been heavy enough to get under the trees which is sad for the grass.

I hope everyone has an enjoyable day!

Luís wrote: "It seems you say "Nós podemos falar português" - We can speak Portuguese - is that correct?..."

I do not see why not Luis.

Anne wrote: "Thank you for your concern, Lesle. It's been rough the last four years. Losing my job, getting diagnosed and treated. Fighting my way..."

No worries about the reading challenges. Just do what you feel is appropriate for you. Life has to always come first and I am happy that you are getting there. Best wishes to you Anne, sincerely.

"Luís wrote: "The book arrived today! I'm the happiest boy ever!"
However, I first need to finish one of the books I've started."

That is great! No worries about finishing the other. We have plenty of time!

Eugene wrote: "I am a little over halfway through this novel and have reached [spoilers removed]. So far, I am enjoying it and am impressed with his powers of observation of the human condition."

You are way ahead of me! Ive got some catching up to do.

Anne wrote: " EDIT September 2025: I'm sticki..."

🌸 2015: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
I just saw this is being advertised on NETFLIX

Anne I am happy to see you back to hopefully getting a chance to enjoy reading again.
Take care of yourself.

Glad you will be reading this with me.

Most of you are a much faster reader than I, but hopefully I can keep up with everyones thoughts as we go.

Lesle wrote: "I promise I will get the achievement list updated soon."

Still have this on my list to get caught up with.

Rosemarie that is great to know!

This is the English translation of the Anthem lyrics:

The placid shores of the Ipiranga heard,
the resounding shout of a heroic people.
And the sun of Liberty in shining beams,
shone in the homeland's sky at that instant.

If the pledge of this equality
we managed to conquer with strong arm,
in thy bosom, O Freedom,
our chest defieth death itself!

O beloved,
idolized homeland,
Hail, hail!

Brazil, an intense dream, a vivid ray
of love and hope to earth descendeth.
If in thy beautiful, smiling and limpid sky,
the image of the [Southern] Cross blazeth.

Giant by thine own nature,
Thou art beautiful, strong, a fearless colossus,
And thy future mirrors that greatness

Chorus:
Adored land
Amongst a thousand others
art thou, Brazil,
O beloved homeland
Of the sons of this ground
Thou art kind mother
Beloved homeland, Brazil!

II
Eternally lying on a splendid cradle,
to the sound of the sea and in the light of the deep sky.
Thou flashest, o Brazil, crocket of America,
illuminated by the sun of the New World.

Than the most ostentatious land,
thy smiling, beautiful meadows have more flowers.
"Our forests have more life,"
"Our life" in thy bosom "more loves".

O beloved,
idolized homeland,
Hail, hail!

Brazil, of eternal love, may
the starry ensign which thou displayest be a symbol.
And may the laurel-green of this pennon say:
"Peace in the future and glory in the past."

But if thou raisest the strong cudgel of justice,
thou shalt see that a son of thine fleeth not from battle,
nor do those who love thee fear death itself.

Chorus

Rafael
Francisco Manuel da Silva (21 February 1795 – 18 December 1865) was a Brazilian songwriter and music professor, notable for composing the Brazilian National Anthem.
Are you related? or just a very popular last name for Brazillians?

Kathy wrote: "I hope to read this soon."

Thank you Kathy!

I sent a message to member Ila she was another that was interested in this one. Hopefully she is in as well.

Ila wrote: "I'm interested in
Love in a fallen City by Eileen Chang
Quicksand by Nella Larsen"

Ila are you still interested in reading Love in a Fallen City?

Josh wrote: "I’m happy to read along with the group."

Thank you Josh. Hopefully someone else is interested in this too!

I am too. Something. I even wonder if it was maybe a short story.

Rosemarie wrote: "That sounds like a book I would enjoy, Anisha."

I was thinking the same thing but I cannot locate anything about a book she has done with Garden in the title. If you have any luck will you let me know?

Is anyone considering this?

I cannot remember who all voted for it. Hoping you just havent seen the post yet.

Steven wrote: "That just might work - thanks"

No problem. Ive got two books before it so it might be November.

Annette wrote: "Mysteries are my favorite genre. I've added this to my 2025 list but I'll be late to the party."

No worries!
Me too

So I started reading this yesterday. Im like this is awful familiar!
Looking at my copy I realized I forgot to set it to Read in March of 2021 when I did the review! lol
It is Grapes of Wrath I havent read.

But I think I will continue with it for now as bits of it I do not remember.

Samuel is starting out as a well liked person.
Adam not so much! Lying is not good.