tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post1241563588484851550..comments2023-11-03T04:57:11.073-04:00Comments on Romance Bandits: Never Quit Learning!Loucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-79275754304781583692011-09-24T09:49:35.639-04:002011-09-24T09:49:35.639-04:00Interesting stuff. I never even thought about who ...Interesting stuff. I never even thought about who the days of the week were named after.<br /><br />Life lessons - <br />Life is not fair. Procrastination is a waste of time. <br />Life is short...enjoy it!<br />Children grow up quickly don't waste your time with them.<br /><br />What I 'd like to learn. I'd love to be able to speak fluent French and Spanish.<br /><br />I'd love to learn about different cultures: Greeks, Scotts, French, Germans, Danish etc<br /><br />I'd like to know more about how our bodies work.<br /><br />Best of luck with your future research!Laurie Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12533221100348874087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82046418639566316592011-09-23T19:26:02.452-04:002011-09-23T19:26:02.452-04:00Mozette - Can't argue with the healing power o...Mozette - Can't argue with the healing power of books! I read a lot as a kid as well. No real excuse other than we couldn't afford to do much else (grin). The bookmobile - the coolest thing ever invented - would come around once a week and I'd load up on books. I don't think those are around anymore :( At least not here.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-18851811096384747292011-09-23T19:22:52.795-04:002011-09-23T19:22:52.795-04:00Jeanne - You take the architectural section in Nan...Jeanne - You take the architectural section in Nancy's library - I'm going for the Sci-fi.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-28370866743663162012011-09-23T19:22:18.019-04:002011-09-23T19:22:18.019-04:00Deb - Hope you enjoy Redeeming the Rogue. I have ...Deb - Hope you enjoy Redeeming the Rogue. I have to admit, while most of the time doing the continuing education thing is a necessary evil - sometimes I do get to learn something interesting and all & all it's a smart requirement. One of the speakers this time was a fraud specialist - she was cool.<br /><br />My mom bought the World book encyclopedia when I was young. I vowed to read every volume (I didn't) but I was a neat thing just to page through. Not sure anyone has encyclopedias in their homes anymore - not with the internet so available.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-82732043154088320842011-09-23T19:17:33.980-04:002011-09-23T19:17:33.980-04:00Nancy - Thanks for the Rogue love! So looking for...Nancy - Thanks for the Rogue love! So looking forward to spending some time with you next weekend!Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-3362606315264827022011-09-23T19:17:12.015-04:002011-09-23T19:17:12.015-04:00Donna, my Childhood Epilepsy was something I was b...Donna, my Childhood Epilepsy was something I was born with; and something my parents felt as though they had no control over (which is horrible). However, I did grow out of it, but it did mean it would come back as; and I knew that.<br />At aged 19, I went on an overseas trip to New Zealand on a Contiki Tour and burned myself out; and it also triggered my Epilepsy again. For many years, even though I was working full time, driving a car and enjoying life, my condition was a little stable. However, once I lost the job, I stopped driving (by choice) and ended up on the Disability Support Pension. Now, I'm 37 (38 on 5th, October) and I've been completely stablised since 2004 due to great neurologists and the being patient with medical science... and being able to get my nose into some great books along the way.<br /><br />I forgot to say what I'd like to learn next... whatever comes my way! :DMozettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16267731815392625679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-35494914614542580472011-09-23T19:08:41.834-04:002011-09-23T19:08:41.834-04:00Nancy, glad you liked the Alladdins Cave analogy. ...Nancy, glad you liked the Alladdins Cave analogy. Grins. It is a treasure trove. Next time I'm at your house, I want to prowl through your architecture books. :>Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-42571044400146642102011-09-23T19:03:22.694-04:002011-09-23T19:03:22.694-04:00Hey Donna! You said: Architectual History!!! I...Hey Donna! You said: <i>Architectual History!!! I'd be right there with you, Jeanne. Have you done the Architectual boat tour in Chicago? Great way to see the city, learn some history, see some fabulous architecture and get a good tan - all at once!</i><br /><br />I've so wanted to do this! Haven't managed to yet...I will though!Jeanne (AKA The Duchesse)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03492480881584553111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-25104668725644698242011-09-23T18:09:53.869-04:002011-09-23T18:09:53.869-04:00I was one of those kids that read a lot, but also ...I was one of those kids that read a lot, but also found it fascinating to open an encyclopedia to just find information. Weird, I know. <br /><br />I teach Iowa History now to fifth graders and love learning tidbits about our state.<br /><br />I still have to take 6 credits every 5 years for recert, but don't take classes that involve history or such. I take 2- and 3-day workshops to get 1 credit.<br /><br />I already have RTR! :)Debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831144769121001738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-87982057797315532592011-09-23T17:52:22.335-04:002011-09-23T17:52:22.335-04:00Catslady, congratulations on getting your girls th...Catslady, congratulations on getting your girls through school! I enjoy the "different world" of historicals, too.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-25591900596527792352011-09-23T17:14:00.599-04:002011-09-23T17:14:00.599-04:00Marybelle, I salute you for working with young chi...Marybelle, I salute you for working with young children. Chasing the one was about all we could manage!<br /><br />I have to say, though, that seeing the world through those young, fresh eyes was both a privilege and a joy.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11409345055560334142011-09-23T17:07:33.171-04:002011-09-23T17:07:33.171-04:00Mozette, geek kids also read to escape, too. Or a...Mozette, geek kids also read to escape, too. Or at least we did when I was growing up. Geekiness is almost trendy now, it seems.<br /><br />Like you, I just enjoy reading anyway. I'm never without at least one book going. My mom said my grandmother had a book in every room where she spent anytime, except the kitchen.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-11333548259547876992011-09-23T16:51:45.394-04:002011-09-23T16:51:45.394-04:00Donna, I cannot tell you how many times we would s...Donna, I cannot tell you how many times we would see a classmate about to ask a question and try to warn them! Then as soon as they asked (this happened to me often)the student would groan as if to say "Oh crap! What have I done?" Mr. A would always get this evil grin on his face! But we learned so much from him! I owe him my musical career AND my love of history and research.Louisa Cornellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12971924594129471055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-33219765692924611112011-09-23T16:38:08.403-04:002011-09-23T16:38:08.403-04:00Jeanne, I'll have to share the Aladdin's c...Jeanne, I'll have to share the Aladdin's cave analogy with the dh. Having hauled home many of those books, he should appreciate it.<br /><br />You may've noticed I have books on architecture and houses during various periods. I like to know in detail how my characters live, even if few of the details make it into the book.<br /><br />The boy is taking architectural history now. When I taught my 1920s class, I would've liked to include Frank Lloyd Wright, even though he belongs more to the tail end of the decade. But all the books were in the School of Architecture library, and getting to them was a major pain.<br /><br />Major pain + part time pay = not doing it.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-6528923198480872612011-09-23T16:36:42.140-04:002011-09-23T16:36:42.140-04:00Donna, thanks for the kind words about my interest...Donna, thanks for the kind words about my interests and my library. The obsession thing took some getting used to, I think, when the dh and I first hooked up. At least he's used to it now.<br /><br />I was a history major and still checked out the cute guys in the class!<br /><br />Did I tell you I finished Redeeming the Rogue last week, and it's great? Can't wait for Casanova Code.<br /><br />Thanks for the good wishes toward my mages. Am working on book 2's partial while trying to figure out what to do next.<br /><br />The problem with liking lots of subgenres is, sooner or later, you hve to PICK one.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13705259501965011703noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-62342511965485695772011-09-23T16:11:43.442-04:002011-09-23T16:11:43.442-04:00I enjoy learning and making the choice to learn ab...I enjoy learning and making the choice to learn about subjects that I find interesting. Sometimes I'll hold back and research a little too much, but I always work up to it.Lenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01961563333055272563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-17914305193364811762011-09-23T14:37:07.565-04:002011-09-23T14:37:07.565-04:00catslady - You did good getting your two girls th...catslady - You did good getting your two girls through college. Congratulations! I agree the dorm experience is an educational experience in and of itself - but a good one. <br /><br />Just remember, it's never too late to go back to school. I think learning keeps one young. While historicals do require a lot of research, I've always been surprised at how much research goes into a contemporary book as well. It's amazing the things you "sort of" know, but need to do research to verify...and then while doing the research, discover something else that warrants more research and so on.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-84391866148899898892011-09-23T14:32:05.978-04:002011-09-23T14:32:05.978-04:00Hey AC - do you remember that one "perforated...Hey AC - do you remember that one "perforated" bridge that the tour boat passes under? I think the week after I went on that tour, the Dave Matthews band decided to dump their "latrine buckets" (not sure what you call them) from their tour bus on that bridge. But they forgot to check for tour boats. Sure enough, there was a tour boat underneath. The people on the top deck got a bucket of sh*t dumped on them! I remember the public apology - but I bet there were a few lawsuits as well.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-55675409798322769792011-09-23T14:28:06.984-04:002011-09-23T14:28:06.984-04:00Cathy P. - It's never too late to go back to c...Cathy P. - It's never too late to go back to college. I see newspaper articles about people getting their bachelor degrees in their late 70s and 80s. Personally, I think it keeps you young.<br /><br />Cool on the shorthand! That's a lost art these days. I can take notehand which is sort of like shorthand. Many of the short forms are the same. I was using it yesterday when I was working on my WIP in the midst of a boring accounting seminar. Had to do something to stay awake and sane. LOLDonna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-86805065544004734402011-09-23T14:24:31.776-04:002011-09-23T14:24:31.776-04:00Jo -
Sister of my heart (grin) - I think I could ...Jo -<br /><br />Sister of my heart (grin) - I think I could audit courses at the local college (I live in a small college town which is a suburb of a really big college town) forever. I think it's important to keep challenging those brain cells or they'll go rusty. Yes, I can see the realism in your stories. Very well done!Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-3104405252287303502011-09-23T14:22:28.262-04:002011-09-23T14:22:28.262-04:00Jo's Daughter - LOL - I'm right there wit...Jo's Daughter - LOL - I'm right there with you on the baiting the hook, changing a tire, thing. I learned how to do a winsome pleading look and that has served me well over the years to get THOSE things accomplished. I suspect that if I had to - I could manage those household repairs...but I'm willing to forgo the practice as long as possible.<br /><br />I think the history behind such things as quilting and domestic arts truly fascinating. For much of history, a woman's creative impulse (and I'm not talking fertility) needed to have practical applications as well as beauty. Time was too scarce to devote to frivilous endeavors. The resulting quilts, pillows, firescreens, sweaters, etc. are amazing.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-87406298812453572011-09-23T14:17:29.703-04:002011-09-23T14:17:29.703-04:00Louise - My first thought was that I'd be scar...Louise - My first thought was that I'd be scared to death to ask a question in Mr. A's class! I bet he recognized your abilities at an early age and thus inspired you that answer. I bet he was many more judicious with some of the other students. Did you notice some kids doing more presentations that the others? I bet those were the kids that have left a mark on the world.<br /><br />I remember studying about Stonehenge for an English class and loved all the mysticism about it. One big highpoint of my trip to England a decade or two ago was a trip to Stonehenge. They had roped off the area - you can't actually touch the stones the way you used to be able to, but it was still amazing to me.Donna MacMeanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10310857800824141312noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-5832809840703647532011-09-23T13:53:02.434-04:002011-09-23T13:53:02.434-04:00I didn't have the opportunity to attend colleg...I didn't have the opportunity to attend college (just a one year business school) but I had hopes for a long while that just didn't work out. I am so thrilled that both my girls have graduated college although neither of them did the dorm life which I think would have been a great experience. I do like to learn though and I think that is one reason that I lean towards historicals the most because I know how much research has gone into them.catsladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06375770995988927860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-63601970976871084982011-09-23T13:18:11.913-04:002011-09-23T13:18:11.913-04:00Donna said: "In my day, the "Big Smoke&q...Donna said: <i>"In my day, the "Big Smoke" was San Francisco - Hahaha (and we weren't talking about anything legal there)."</i><br /><br />Things haven't changed much that I've noticed. ;-)<br /><br />I also took that boat tour in Chicago and it was THE BEST! Anyone visiting the Windy City, do not miss it! Even if you think you don't like architecture, you will LOVE this tour!<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3815530646091177574.post-6358750914677235892011-09-23T13:13:19.041-04:002011-09-23T13:13:19.041-04:00Jeanne said, "At some point I want to explore...Jeanne said, <i>"At some point I want to explore the life and times of Carravaggio, the great renaissance painter and use that - somewhat inspired by YOU, AC! (If you've not read AC's book Treasures of Venice, hie thee to the bookstore or Kindle/Nook and get it!)"</i><br /><br />AWW! Thanx for the plug, Duchesse. That was a FUN book to research (speaking of the Plague and I'm not a bit surprised to find you fascinated by it)!<br /><br />So glad to hear I have inspired YOU to research more on Carravaggio. He's a great painter, if maybe a tad too realistic for "some" people (but not us BOOM girls). Also he paints BIG! Some of his stuff in the Vatican Museum is life-sized and LARGER! WHEW! That was a lotta paint and canvas! ;-)<br /><br />ACLoucinda McGary aka Aunty Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02217492654108300014noreply@blogger.com