tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29057870.post548480242005521827..comments2024-01-04T21:12:50.043-06:00Comments on lines... in pleasant places: ...and in with the newLaurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17775836987596716063noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29057870.post-76637684879208838092010-05-14T21:29:28.790-05:002010-05-14T21:29:28.790-05:00I'm thrilled to see your reading list because ...I'm thrilled to see your reading list because there are some authors I don't recognize! Can't wait to discover some more good reads. THanks.Margohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16345165456341197559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29057870.post-10904139933221450042010-01-04T20:31:26.076-06:002010-01-04T20:31:26.076-06:00Lucky Laura! I love Goudge (but you know that alre...Lucky Laura! I love Goudge (but you know that already, don't you?); I put the siege of Leningrad on *my* PBS wish list (thanks for mentioning it!; I'm terrifically curious about Emily Eden (where did you hear about her?...and have you read any Maria Edgeworth, an author who supposedly was more popular than Austen back in the time); and if the physics book is helpful, PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I will come to Alabama to give you a hug in person. <br /><br />Laura, this is a delicious and inviting list. It makes me want to discard my plans and take up yours.<br /><br />Happy!<br /><br />CarolCarol in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01857397650456513967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29057870.post-63190814036539845532010-01-02T13:47:19.217-06:002010-01-02T13:47:19.217-06:00Emily, the library is the regional library and the...Emily, the library is the regional library and they discard old books that are duplicates. So this year I got three copies of Hitty, three of The Moffats, and a bunch of Black Stallion mysteries, among others. Yes, I'm excited about the Elizabeth Goudge and Rumer Godden books I picked up!Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17775836987596716063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29057870.post-26799995072169652132010-01-02T13:18:32.453-06:002010-01-02T13:18:32.453-06:00Discarded Elizabeth Goudge books? How tragic. Good...Discarded Elizabeth Goudge books? How tragic. Good for you, but sad.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02224478477510925985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29057870.post-41266263260187852652010-01-02T11:15:15.380-06:002010-01-02T11:15:15.380-06:00I am reading Atlas Shrugged for the first time rig...I am reading Atlas Shrugged for the first time right now...quite a book so far. I'd love to argue and discuss with her...except I think she'd be too quick for me (and nice? I think maybe not?)<br />It is so fun to see your list of reads for the year. Your reading inspires mine. Thanks.Good Yarnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06564125572253231179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29057870.post-39246558296003281222010-01-02T11:01:51.997-06:002010-01-02T11:01:51.997-06:00Is it self-centered greed or legitimate self-inter...Is it self-centered greed or legitimate self-interest that is the main concern with those who do not understand Ayn Rand? Those who admire and criticize Ayn Rand’s beliefs about people who stand on their own feet often say she promoted selfishness, thereby greed, which is self-centered and anti-individual creativity. That is anti-Rand. Rand admired the creative individual, people like railroad builder James Jerome Hill, on whom she was reputed to have based her character Nathaniel Taggart in Atlas Shrugged. Independent “I’m OK, you’re OK” people are OK with Rand, not the criminal takers. If we look at Howard Roark’s summation to the jury, from Fountainhead, we do not see a self-centered individual destroying his work. If he was greedy he would have simply accepted his payment. We see an other- and outer-centered individual in love with his own dreams and creations, as one would love a spouse, child or family and refuse to allow them to be assaulted. That is the kind of self-interest that built America. Though love for anything spiritual may be missing, a great idea or vision also measures up to that which is spiritual, beyond self, and that view is not even inconsistent with Christianity. Claysamerica.com.Clay Barhamnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29057870.post-62617501606228052562010-01-02T10:30:04.956-06:002010-01-02T10:30:04.956-06:00What an interesting list! Congratulations on the E...What an interesting list! Congratulations on the Elizabeth Goudge finds.hopeinbrazilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05842290165385823751noreply@blogger.com