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

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

Brian E wrote: "Here's the link to that November 2018 NTLTRC Ficciones discussion::..."

Thanks Brian for the link it was reassuring that others felt a bit lost too!

Michelle wrote: "I was able to find the audiobook for this one, so it's on my list. Though I might not get to it until next month."

That is understandable Michelle and not a problem either.

I missed it to when I was posting the monthly reads for the group so I felt it to be my error, but I will take us splitting the responsibility.

Your more than welcome Samantha.

Appreciate everyone helping us get closer to our goal!

Thank you Rosemarie for catching us up. I was short by 3 but Im good with your total.

Jen wrote: "(Oh BTW, the title of the thread says 2023.)..."

Thank you Jen! Obviously not had enough Ice Coffee this morning lol

It does seem very interesting. Think I might try and find something on PG or something.

Sara wrote: "I have now read 7 books, so I have achieved the 5-marker. (msg 157)"


Congratulations Sara great job achieving the Yellow Ribbon!! 🎈🎈🎈

I missed a Bonus Read for Non-Fiction in the line up for September.
Here is the read:
The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming by Masanobu Fukuoka

A link to the open thread:
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

BONUS September - The One-Straw Revolution: An Introduction to Natural Farming by Masanobu Fukuoka 200 pgs Harvest Moon is September 7, 2025 for most of the world population.

Call it “Zen and the Art of Farming” or a “Little Green Book,” Masanobu Fukuoka’s manifesto about farming, eating, and the limits of human knowledge presents a radical challenge to the global systems we rely on for our food. At the same time, it is a spiritual memoir of a man whose innovative system of cultivating the earth reflects a deep faith in the wholeness and balance of the natural world.


“With no ploughing, weeding, fertilizers, external compost, pruning or chemicals, his minimalist approach reduces labour time to a fifth of more conventional practices. Yet his success in yields is comparable to more resource-intensive methods…The method is now being widely adopted to vegetate arid areas. His books, such as The One-Straw Revolution, have been inspirational to cultivators the world over.” —New Internationalist

Jen I am sorry that was my fault. I missed that when I was doing the September reads.

That is great Melanie! If it gets to be too much. I will actually just skip that section and at times have just gone to the next chapter, just hope this isnt the case for you.

Pam wrote: "and eating a hot brown with some fried green tomatoes! ..."

Pam of course I have heard and eaten fried green tomatoes! but have never heard of hot brown? Would you mind sharing what that is?

Luís wrote: "Aliás, tenho um primo a viver no Texas. Mas ele quer mudar-se de armas e bagagens para a Flórida. Também já morou em Newark."

By the way, I have a cousin who lives in Texas. But he wants to move to Florida, lock, stock, and barrel. He also used to live in Newark.

Was he born in the States?

Luís wrote: "Lesle wrote: "Luis it is a great idea actually. Thank you!"

Não tem de quê, Lesle. Assim que possível, irei expressar-me na linguagem portuguesa. Beijinhos e abraços para todos."

You're welcome, Lesle. As soon as possible, I'll express myself in Portuguese. Kisses and hugs to everyone

Share these thoughts with others if you like.
I have a friend on here that will type in both English and Spanish and post his reviews in English first (with a divider line) than in Spanish. I think it is really great that he does that. I try to read it both. Will help bring back schooling eventually, I hope!

Rafael
I kind of thought that might be, but wasnt really sure.
Interesting though. Thanks!

Melanie I read your message started to say something than thought maybe I forgot the brutal words.

Im hoping as well this is not the casel. It is not how I look at Steinbeck's work without brutality.

Anisha a wonderful thought but I have found that Goodreads takes forever to do such minor updates.

Luis it is a great idea actually. Thank you!

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.