Saturday, July 19, 2008

~~Saturday Chatter~~

Oh my goodness, it's so early to be up on a Saturday morning, but I am . I'm enjoying a delicious cup of coffee in my new favorite mug and reading the best book. Do you see my new mug? It's all the way from Kansas...love the beautiful sunflowers. My friend Michelle was visiting her parents and this is one of the treats she brought me. I love it. I mentioned I was reading a great book, well I don't know if this is ESP, just a coincident or what.......but the book I'm reading is set in...... Kansas! Is that cool or what? Maybe it's just me but I think it's kinda of quirky. The Persian Pickle Club is such a good book. Like I said, it's set in Kansas during Depression times. It's a story of friendships that bind
women together through good times and bad times. I'm nearly finished with this book...and I really don't want it to end. I feel like I know these women and want their story to continue. Have you ever felt that way about a book?
I just took a quick break to feed a little stray kitty cat and my hummers were just zooming all over the yard....I dashed in the house for my camera and look at this little fellow I captured sitting on the phone line. If you click on the picture you can really see him. I think it is funny they just love to sit on the line...maybe they are calling a friend.



I know this is kind of a chatty post...maybe it's the caffeine..but I'm nearly finished.



Earlier this week I received this special award from Joy at Books and Life. Joy, thank you for this sweet surprise...if you've never visited Joy's lovely blog drop by and say hi.


Now I would like to pass this award on.... but first the rules


1. Please put the logo on your blog.


2. Add a link to the person who awarded you.


3. Nominate 7 fellow bloggers for this award.


4. Add links to the recipients.


5. Leave a comment so the recipients know they have received an award.
It is really hard to choose just seven people I think all of you are most deserving...but I'm sticking to the rules....here are the 7 people I'm sending this award on to......

Patty @ Attic Clutter
Michelle@ Back through Time
Robin @ Bittersweet Punkin
Jackie@ In The Land Of The Living Skies
Lib @ Lib's Private Paradise
Priscilla @ Priscilla's Cottage
Sharon @ Rose Of Sharon


Gosh..it's not even 7 yet...I think this might be a long day. What do you have planned? I'm going to the movies...Lisa and I are going to see "Mamma Mia".....it got wonderful reviews and I love the music. What ever you do I hope it brings you joy......have a wonderful weekend.....Hugs, Linda
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27 comments:

  1. LibJuly 19, 2008 at 6:50 AM

    Hi Linda,
    Love your mug. so Cheery!
    I feed hummers their are so pretty and tiny!
    THanks for the award ,I feel honored.
    Hope your having a great wk.end!
    Blessins',Lib

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  2. Back Through TimeJuly 19, 2008 at 7:38 AM

    You are a such a doll Linda!! Thank you so much for my award, it was so thoughtful of you!!
    Your book sounds great, I am going to write it down because I love reading books about the past. I too, have read books that I never want to end. I think that is a sign of a good book!
    Your weekend sounds great!
    (extra)*hugs*
    Michelle

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  3. AnonymousJuly 19, 2008 at 9:18 AM

    I've read that book and really enjoyed it. I've liked most of her books.

    Your mug is so bright and cheery!

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  4. Attic ClutterJuly 19, 2008 at 9:37 AM

    HI Linda
    OH thanks for the award dear(:) and the sunflower/kansas ESP thing is so cool.. cute cup too..
    Love the birdies lite up eye on the line and ~~GOOD girl for feeding that little stray kitty~~
    YEA~~
    I feel so bad for them I just wish everyone loved them like us and would care for them and get them fixed, BOOHOO..
    ~~~Glad you had the caffine to get ya chatting this morning I, liked it~!! hugs Patty

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  5. BittersweetPunkinJuly 19, 2008 at 9:56 AM

    Hi Linda..I like your new mug and that sounds like a real neat book you are reading!
    Thanks so much for the award..that really is very sweet of you! I love visiting you...you're a great friend.
    I hope you have a wonderful weekend!
    Hugs,
    Robin

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  6. BettyJuly 19, 2008 at 3:45 PM

    Hi Linda,
    Happy weekend to you....thanks for dropping by....Betty

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  7. Rechelle ~Walnuthaven Cottage~July 19, 2008 at 9:51 PM

    What a "happy" mug.
    That little hummer is a cutie. I haven't seen any around here lately, and it's a bit a downer as they are one of my fave little birds. In March, when my jasmine "bush" is blooming, the hummers are all around. I enjoy watching them.
    Congrats on your award. I hope you are enjoying your weekend and thank you for stopping by and visiting me. I love making new friends, so don't stay away to long.
    I'm going to go check out the info on that book now...Amazon here I come!
    Cheers!

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  8. PriscillaJuly 20, 2008 at 4:04 AM

    Hi Linda, I like your cheery new mug with the sunflowers! The book sounds like a nice read, I am going to check it out on amazon too!Thank you for the award, its so nice to recieve something that says someone enjoys my blog......thank you. I hope you and your family are all well,
    Speak again soon
    Priscilla x

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  9. KelliJuly 20, 2008 at 10:04 AM

    You are I were both up early, Linda! Thank goodness for coffee. :0)
    I know exactly what you mean about not wanting a book to end. I just looked up the book you mentioned in our library database and they have it! Talk to you soon,
    Kelli

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  10. DebJuly 20, 2008 at 3:47 PM

    What a pretty mug to enjoy your morning coffee in :-}
    Congratulations on your blog award Linda.

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  11. AndiJuly 20, 2008 at 5:48 PM

    Love your new favorite mug Linda! The book you're reading sounds like one I would like. I'll have to pick up a copy.

    Congratulations on your well deserved award.

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  12. MichelleJuly 20, 2008 at 6:07 PM

    Hi Linda,

    Congrats on your award! I'm so glad you are enjoying your new coffee cup~that book looks really interesting.

    Love the hummer picture :)
    Michelle

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  13. Victoria - Florence and MaryJuly 21, 2008 at 4:15 AM

    Congratulations on your award!

    Victoria xx

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  14. TinaTxJuly 21, 2008 at 5:36 AM

    So, what did you think of Mamma Mia? I thought it was a lot of fun - and so did most of the people in the theater with me. Picked up the soundtrack while in store getting my new cd player but as the cd player hasn't been installed yet the cd hasn't been unwrapped!

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  15. NancyJuly 21, 2008 at 8:46 AM

    Hi:
    I just want to tell you I have also given you an award today on my blog. You are such a nice person on comments. You mug is great and nothing like a good book.
    I am planning to go see MaMa Mia also.
    Have a great day.
    Nancy

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  16. TinaTxJuly 21, 2008 at 12:25 PM

    Hey Linda! Just reading my emails and read your comment on Mamma Mia. Wasn't it fun? Just as well I went by myself - I don't think hubby would have liked it and I would still be listening to him moan about having to go!

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  17. RosemaryJuly 21, 2008 at 12:50 PM

    Hi Linda,
    Thanks, I will.
    Love your new mug, it's so bright and cheery.
    Congrats on your award!!
    Hope you had fun at the movie.
    Have a great week,
    Rosemary

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  18. Yesteryear EmbroideriesJuly 21, 2008 at 1:04 PM

    Hi Linda, I just love chatty posts! Your mug is pretty and I would like to read that book. I love stories like that. Congratulations on the award! Blessings, Kathleen

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  19. AnonymousJuly 21, 2008 at 4:19 PM

    Hi Linda,
    Thanks for coming by my blog, I enjoyed your post today,I have a favorite mug too, and yes I have read some books and soooo regretted when it was almost finished.Sigh, the good ones always go fast.....
    Take care,
    Diane

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  20. NaturegirlJuly 21, 2008 at 9:02 PM

    Linda I have always asked this Q.:
    why do birds sit on wires. In the coldest winter days one sees numerous
    flocks of birds sitting on a wire? Why?
    That lone bird on the wire better get home to his resting place or is it lost? I'm full of Questions tonight!

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  21. ohiofarmgirlJuly 22, 2008 at 7:39 AM

    Linda, the mug looks so cute...I think your ramblings are cute even if it is the coffee...keep them coming. Dianntha ps I might get a copy of the book and check it out

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  22. Rose of SharonJuly 22, 2008 at 8:12 AM

    Thank you for the award Linda! I am so happy to receive it! I have that book and need to read it! I am glad that you recommend it. Your mug is very pretty and how special to have receieved it as a gift from your dear friend, you will always think of her when you drink from it!

    Have a great day!

    Hugs, Sharon

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  23. DonnaJuly 22, 2008 at 12:16 PM

    Hi Linda,
    What a cute mug! I love sunflowers.
    Your book sounds really interesting. I often wish the book I'm reading would not end.

    Congrats on your award and have a great day!

    Hugs,
    Donna

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  24. roseroomnz.comJuly 22, 2008 at 2:54 PM

    Hi Linda, what a happy coffee mug! I also feel that way about some books, such a loss when they do end! Take Care - Rachaelxo

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  25. cherished*vintageJuly 22, 2008 at 4:41 PM

    Oh your little hummer friend is so cute! There are a couple that have been busy buzzing me this summer. I just re-filled a feeder for them this morning. The girls and I love to watch them each day. Hope you had a great weekend!
    -Karoline

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  26. Tracie~MyPetiteMaisonJuly 22, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    Hi Linda,
    What a great mug and your book sounds wonderful - it's always great not wanting a book to come to an ending. I'm like that with old movies (with happy endings!).
    Did you like Mamma Mia?
    That's a great picture on the wires, just look at those eyes sparkle!
    Happy day!
    xo~Tracie

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  27. DeniseJuly 22, 2008 at 7:59 PM

    I am a sunflower lover and I love your mug! hahah and your cup is nice to! hahahhaha The book sounds good and maybe I will try to read it this winter..I do not get much reading time in the summer... I want to see that move also...looks like a lot of fun.......

    Hugs girl and stop by latter this week for my surprise.......

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