tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post6333730299143548695..comments2023-08-21T01:41:13.490-07:00Comments on Three Dogs in a Garden: Shades of Grey Part 1 (The Rant)Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-73598931233464606412012-10-30T07:52:44.021-07:002012-10-30T07:52:44.021-07:00I had to read this post twice Jennifer ~ once to r...I had to read this post twice Jennifer ~ once to read your review & the second time to view your beautiful photos. Like Janet, I love the combo of licorice & dusty miller plus the 'lady in the pond' photo is very striking. It's interesting to get your take on the book too ~ many of my neighbors have read the series (I have not) & it was a popular topic at my garden party this summer. I said I should read it just to see what the fuss was about (like you) but still haven't brought myself to do it. Maybe I won't now??!! Kathleenhttp://www.kaseyskorner.typepad.com/kaseys_korner/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-27869008879516602762012-10-28T08:34:28.569-07:002012-10-28T08:34:28.569-07:00You are always so funny Tammy- an Italian gardener...You are always so funny Tammy- an Italian gardener who can handle his tools! LOL That sounds like a great love story!<br />I can see why you might want to keep 50 Shades out of the hands of your daughter. I am not sure Anastasia is exactly a great role model. She practically allows Christian to buy her with gifts like a car. For someone who is supposed to be smart, she is certainly silly. <br />I agree that Christian is pretty twisted. His horrible childhood is used as an explanation and an excuse. You make a good point: why is it romantic for a woman to "save" someone who is strange, manipulative and controlling? <br />I'd take the Italian gardener over Christian any day!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-78841268603503975652012-10-28T08:11:09.233-07:002012-10-28T08:11:09.233-07:00The rest of the pond and garden was beautiful too....The rest of the pond and garden was beautiful too. I will have to show everyone in a post dedicated to this one backyard.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-24286216610074531232012-10-28T08:08:51.631-07:002012-10-28T08:08:51.631-07:00Thanks for the recommendation Marguerite. I had so...Thanks for the recommendation Marguerite. I had something definite in mind when looking for a book on canning: lots of glossy picture to motivate me (because I am lazy), practical tips (because I am terrified I will poison my family!) and updated recipes (not grannies pickles). I will have to look for the Ball Book of Canning in my local bookstore.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-61417604147526476942012-10-28T08:04:31.856-07:002012-10-28T08:04:31.856-07:00What drove me to finish the book was the same curi...What drove me to finish the book was the same curiosity that made me buy it. I kept wondering how the author was going to end the book. The story was so offbeat that the novel could have ended any number of ways.<br />I saw a mention of Ken Follett's new book in the local newspaper book review section just recently. It sounds like a much better bet than 50 Shades of Grey!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-28062931144754640612012-10-28T07:58:42.082-07:002012-10-28T07:58:42.082-07:00Kacky, The repetitive mention of her biting her li...Kacky, The repetitive mention of her biting her lip made me crazy. I do agree that the book is entertaining and I think that has something to do with its appeal.<br />The cooking tab is new, so that is why you haven't seen it before. The cooking posts are a bit of insanity on my part. I can barely keep up with the main blog! I want to learn to photograph food, so I will just post when I can.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-86031078725207236042012-10-27T13:55:33.743-07:002012-10-27T13:55:33.743-07:00Very interesting assessment, and interesting feedb...Very interesting assessment, and interesting feedback from the fellow bloggers. I had heard it was poorly written and thought nothing more about the book. Love your photos of your grays....the dusty miller and licorice plant is especially nice.Janet, The Queen of Seafordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876204203323750245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-58225222154032297782012-10-27T09:41:02.931-07:002012-10-27T09:41:02.931-07:00Thanks for stopping By Sarah.Thanks for stopping By Sarah.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-21209369657887135252012-10-27T05:21:24.819-07:002012-10-27T05:21:24.819-07:00Your post had me chuckling.... I will pass on the...Your post had me chuckling.... I will pass on the 50 shades and instead enjoy the greys of the garden....Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12126209675266816687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-13928862022091891612012-10-26T11:12:47.640-07:002012-10-26T11:12:47.640-07:00I have no doubt your photos are waaaaaaaay better ...I have no doubt your photos are waaaaaaaay better than the book. Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-12986769654909293362012-10-25T18:39:33.863-07:002012-10-25T18:39:33.863-07:00Thank you for the brilliant review, Jennifer. I ha...Thank you for the brilliant review, Jennifer. I haven't read the book 'cos my friends did not like it at all, but I was wondering what all the full was about. :) The shades of gray in your garden photos are gorgeous! :)Kiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11327411102238314117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-5396575101708118932012-10-25T13:32:38.636-07:002012-10-25T13:32:38.636-07:00I enjoyed reading an actual analysis of this book ...I enjoyed reading an actual analysis of this book I have been hearing so much about. I am a voracious reader, but nothing I have heard makes me want to read it and your review confirms that. People seem to be into reading about characters with perverted sexual habits Ala The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, which was full of that sort of stuff although probably better written. I succumbed to reading that book after all the publicity and wish I never had. 50 Shades of Gray sounds like it borrowed from that genre but poorly. Nice photographs though.Carolyn @ Carolyn's Shade Gardenshttp://carolynsshadegardens.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-23584243854603038552012-10-25T09:15:29.451-07:002012-10-25T09:15:29.451-07:00I haven't read the book, never had the interes...I haven't read the book, never had the interest. But my oldest daughter did and she didn't like it. For her not to like a book is saying a lot! <br />Great post<br />Debbie :)Debbie @DewdropGableshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10747405747361970506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-33878209691200735742012-10-25T08:58:03.418-07:002012-10-25T08:58:03.418-07:00Very, very clever post. I loved the use of your sh...Very, very clever post. I loved the use of your shades-of-gray photos within the book review. Congratulations!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-87770724540587584132012-10-24T18:08:50.708-07:002012-10-24T18:08:50.708-07:00I hated 50 Shades so much I told my book club I wa...I hated 50 Shades so much I told my book club I was going to compost it. They begged me to give them my copy. I wanted it out of the house and away from my 17 yr old daughter. I thought the plot was moronic and contrived. In my mind Christian wasn't a handsome stud but a creep in need of therapy. I didn't finish the book. I just hated it too much and have no desire to see the movie. It was so poorly written, reading it became a chore. What truly bothered me is that the public is so accepting of a male character that is manipulative and controlling and that women bought into the false ideology that Anastasia can 'save' him. Give me a break!<br />Now, I do have to admit, if Christian had been an Italian gardener (who wasn't a bondage loving control freak), I might have finished the book. There's a man who can handle his tools!Casa Mariposahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16647089868277238456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-23321321066364794322012-10-24T15:58:02.331-07:002012-10-24T15:58:02.331-07:00Thank you Jennifer for that brilliant review! (I&...Thank you Jennifer for that brilliant review! (I'm still chuckling away to myself) I haven't exactly been tempted to read this particular novel but now I know I definitely don't need to go there. p.s. I hear the Ball Book of Canning is supposed to be one of the best out there.Margueritehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14377516887669269657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-84465525663887227052012-10-24T15:39:47.837-07:002012-10-24T15:39:47.837-07:00I love a touch of silvery grey in the garden, it h...I love a touch of silvery grey in the garden, it helps highlight the colours and add interest.Karen @ Pieces of Contentmenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00719349569606790410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-54670048959754052172012-10-24T15:38:00.932-07:002012-10-24T15:38:00.932-07:00I chuckled through your review, Jennifer:) I'...I chuckled through your review, Jennifer:) I'm impressed you finished the book--do you plan to read the others? Even though I heard all the hype about this book and a few friends my age did read it, it just doesn't sound that appealing to me (am I getting old??). Plus, I've slogged through a couple of really lousy books lately and would rather spend my time reading something I enjoy--just ordered Ken Follett's sequel to "Fall of Giants" and am looking forward to that one. <br /><br />I really enjoyed the shades of gray in your garden photos, however!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384059342847120951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-25336987501157931752012-10-24T14:17:34.912-07:002012-10-24T14:17:34.912-07:00That is funny- I just picked that up when in Sams ...That is funny- I just picked that up when in Sams for the very same reason- I had heard so much about it and had to see what it was all about. I am about half way through. It is funny and yes, the biting the lip thing. Ok already. I get it, she bites her lip. hahahha I have not finished but in my mind I already can see what might happen- will see if I am right. Entertaining anyway. Not one I can't put down though. James Patterson, Grisham etc... are ones I open and read till I'm done, this one not so much but still I read. I do see the characters though- Mila Kunis and Bradley Cooper. At least how I see it in my mind. And all this time I have been reading your blog I never notice the cooking tab till you just mentioned it- will have to go see- I love to cook!!!!khakihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10632954199885871025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-7518944924112146552012-10-24T13:09:43.542-07:002012-10-24T13:09:43.542-07:00I've just discovered your blog and love it. Y...I've just discovered your blog and love it. Your garden is stunning, your photos are beautiful, and thanks to your terrific book review, I no longer feel as if I've been living under a rock. The book is definitely not on my list but at least I won't have a blank stare when someone mentions it! Sarah/ Galloping Horse Gardenhttp://www.gallopinghorsegarden.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-34972704338344667712012-10-24T09:27:50.792-07:002012-10-24T09:27:50.792-07:00Karen, I agree that Dracula is a classic that stan...Karen, I agree that Dracula is a classic that stands the test of time, while Twilight is probably going to turn to dust. I read Jane Eyre and Wuthering Heights when I was in my teens. They are two of the greatest love stories.Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-31695085340285703602012-10-24T08:13:03.022-07:002012-10-24T08:13:03.022-07:00Actually Joy, I heard Anne Rice interviewed on the...Actually Joy, I heard Anne Rice interviewed on the CBC and there is something about her that I find fascinating. She is certainly a character. I would like to read something she has written. Thanks for the recommendations!Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00116583212813729057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-71505555931021861152012-10-24T07:51:57.736-07:002012-10-24T07:51:57.736-07:00Hello Jennifer girl !
These are such beautiful pic...Hello Jennifer girl !<br />These are such beautiful pictures .. you always inspire me to become a better photographer .. that is my winter time project (other than finally having a garden office .. painting and a bit of decorating involved ! LOL)<br />I have heard about the book but it didn't really drive me to read it .. so it was fun to read what you got out of it girl ! <br />I would recommend a trilogy that is very engrossing (I stayed up years ago until 3 in the morning trying to finish it because it "grabbed" me) .. it may not be for every one but if you get a chance to read the first book .. you will want to read the other two to the series.<br />I know when I say Anne Rice is the author it may be a turn off .. but it is a totally different type of story and writing .. I wouldn't have recognized it as one of her novels if it weren't for her name on them.<br />The first one is called "The Witching Hour" a trilogy of the Mayfair witches .. the second is "Lasher" (don't be put off by the name it isn't a slasher!LOL) .. the last is "Taltos" which traces back to Druids and Celtic history with Stonehenge .. I think you said you liked period pieces ? this incorporates that as one of the themes.<br />Just a suggestion .. but, I think you may find them interesting!<br />Joy : ) CanadianGardenJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130452541076704075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-88078407553468608602012-10-24T07:39:05.693-07:002012-10-24T07:39:05.693-07:00From the sound of it - not my kind of book at all-...From the sound of it - not my kind of book at all- love the pictures of your garden though.elaine https://www.blogger.com/profile/17075935631756457901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7116278351699614429.post-84266411381600213472012-10-24T06:29:45.307-07:002012-10-24T06:29:45.307-07:00Don't like the book, but I do love the way you...Don't like the book, but I do love the way you've incorporated it into this blog post, brilliant! Gorgeous photo and pairing of the Annual Licorice and Dusty Miller, so soft on the eyes. Maybe the book could be put to good use as compost in the garden... Rosemaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01341233630137969987noreply@blogger.com