tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post8455830207924905893..comments2024-03-26T13:10:08.527-04:00Comments on Collage of Life Archives: Families and Reading for LifeJeanne Henriqueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07986759909478180763noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-74189929554390859782011-07-15T21:08:20.894-04:002011-07-15T21:08:20.894-04:00.. how exciting .. I was Googling the Country Life..... how exciting .. I was Googling the Country Life article to email a friend and found it on your blog ... what a charming blog ... I look forward to following you ... Karen in CT ... oh good luck coming up the New England coast, if I can help you with any info, let me know.Karen in VA (was CT)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10530127612439104603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-9818151632475854202011-07-14T04:51:01.397-04:002011-07-14T04:51:01.397-04:00Yay. I love a list. Your lot get around don'...Yay. I love a list. Your lot get around don't they? Deb xxAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08963496542444552253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-90502652019327170132011-07-11T09:23:46.933-04:002011-07-11T09:23:46.933-04:00Reading is everything...I have one son who loves t...Reading is everything...I have one son who loves to read; one who does not. And I am a voracious reader (have been since childhood). I love this list -- some of my personal favourites here...wishing Connor all the best with his challenge!<br /><br />Having our children home and spending time with them is precious...so I know you will savour the moments you have with each of yours. And I'm glad to hear that your daughter is well enough to travel now...a little more time with you and some TLC will be just what she needs to make a full and happy recovery!Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08271529958269038071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-29398832172949923622011-07-11T01:30:39.020-04:002011-07-11T01:30:39.020-04:00Great list of very interesting books.."The Di...Great list of very interesting books.."The Diary of a Young Girl" seem interesting story.Robbyhttp://www.freeclassifiedadsnewyork.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-20178163874516178092011-07-10T19:53:34.572-04:002011-07-10T19:53:34.572-04:00I am so excited for you I feel like I want to fly ...I am so excited for you I feel like I want to fly to your "nest" as well!! You do have little birds all over the world! You have to keep me posted on the college options. You will have a blast traveling up and down the east coast. I wish we still lived in NY so we could host you. Which schools are you looking into? I went to NYU and LOVED it but it isn't for everyone, thats for sure. Madeleine is busy completing her admissions essays. She wants to go into science so we cannot overlook University of Texas because of their ranking for chem. engineering. Decisions right around the corner...good luck to you both!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01287491309379401724noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-24646486402586590742011-07-09T21:51:54.005-04:002011-07-09T21:51:54.005-04:00I do not know how I missed this post, how wonderfu...I do not know how I missed this post, how wonderful to have your family home with you. Happy to hear your daughter is feeling better. Will you only be visiting New England on your college search? <br /><br />I cannot wait to read the books that I have not read from your list, what a treat.Elizabeth@ Pine Cones and Acornshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044933540074342177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-7006611074505845262011-07-07T23:52:39.558-04:002011-07-07T23:52:39.558-04:00Sounds great to have so much of your family with y...Sounds great to have so much of your family with you!<br />I have read a few of those books and loved them. Looks like a great list!Cheryl G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11317363081940625235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-4181868128644857232011-07-07T20:24:57.615-04:002011-07-07T20:24:57.615-04:00Reading is such an important skill (especially lea...Reading is such an important skill (especially learning it by choosing classic literature). It has such an impact on young people's academic and communicative ability. I remember fondly my mother reading with me daily through my early formative years: the joy it brought me then and how it stood me in good stead for the rest of my studies. <br /><br />It is a shame that computer games and television have replaced the role reading and family time in many young people's lives.<br /><br />Enjoy your time with you family.<br />David.Lord Cowellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08022567039394790375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-10591505625257155162011-07-06T18:06:17.653-04:002011-07-06T18:06:17.653-04:00Hi there Jeanne...I might not have visited for a b...Hi there Jeanne...I might not have visited for a bit but have got a new look? Didn't realise I was that far behind my blog reading! I love the reading list and would be so impressed if anyone achieved it over one summer. So many classics on there. Lovely to have your brood returning and the New England trip sounds wonderful. Lou xLouhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13457538074763854583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-22244183893157898402011-07-06T00:27:57.516-04:002011-07-06T00:27:57.516-04:00Jeanne, oh to have your lovelies back in the nest!...Jeanne, oh to have your lovelies back in the nest!! Enjoy your time together and what a great reading list!<br /><br />xoxo<br />Karena<br />Art by Karena<br /><br />Do come and enter my giveaway from the Shabby Apple!!Karenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206642885608991170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-23901446405666640872011-07-05T22:31:51.504-04:002011-07-05T22:31:51.504-04:00Hello Jeanne
It seems like it is either a feast o...Hello Jeanne<br /><br />It seems like it is either a feast or a famine when it comes to family. So glad you are in the feast mode. I love your book list and have not read all on the list but promise to. It will be exciting visiting colleges. Is Yale on your list?<br /><br />Have a wonderful week<br />Helenhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-6623393149521099242011-07-05T21:50:35.468-04:002011-07-05T21:50:35.468-04:00Yes, cherishing special moments with family memers...Yes, cherishing special moments with family memers is the most wonderful thing that we, as partents can do. It soundsas if you are making the most of yours! I have been reading some of your past posts, trying to catch-up. I was so sorry to hear that your daughter was in the hospital, but so glad she is better! It must have been harrowing for you to go. You are a phenomenol mother though (I can tell) whose visit was especially nuturing, I am sure!<br />Enjoy your family times...and I am wishing you wonderful times with each!!Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13063538863025012110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-55331307169061138822011-07-05T19:59:17.625-04:002011-07-05T19:59:17.625-04:00Yay!Yay!LPChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18209861350905135093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-13003955313778596602011-07-05T18:33:08.353-04:002011-07-05T18:33:08.353-04:00That is a perfect list. So happy for you that the ...That is a perfect list. So happy for you that the birds are back in the nest. A road trip looking for colleges. Oh, I'm jealous!carinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09086636830513427701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-86797766373404015322011-07-05T18:07:03.188-04:002011-07-05T18:07:03.188-04:00So happy for you to have all of your children toge...So happy for you to have all of your children together soon. And that reading list is wonderful. I agree with each and every book that is on it. Makes me want to go back and reread so many! Happy times!Sunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-24895965250219647082011-07-05T17:33:10.100-04:002011-07-05T17:33:10.100-04:00Aren't we the happiest when our children are h...Aren't we the happiest when our children are home and we can soak in all those wonderful moments together. So happy for you that Patrick and Christine will both be home. I'm sure Christine will be so pleased to have her mother to dote on her after being in hospital. I think I do hear that big sigh?! You & Claire are going to have such an exciting adventure whilst Sir Connor will be filling his brain and fueling his imagination. I appreciate this great list and will be passing it along. Jeanne enjoy all your special times.<br />x DebDumbwit Tellherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148671166061931241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-72031434536537154682011-07-05T17:29:27.560-04:002011-07-05T17:29:27.560-04:00Great news for Christine Jeanne, and looks like it...Great news for Christine Jeanne, and looks like it will be non-stop in the Henriques household, I don't know how you keep on top of everything.<br />Thank you so much for that list, I am printing it out and having a long talk with my tribe tomorrow!<br />xxxsharon santoni at my french country homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17475608374691177747noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-15216775194378358512011-07-05T17:06:59.403-04:002011-07-05T17:06:59.403-04:00Fabulous list for anyone. I impressed and thrille...Fabulous list for anyone. I impressed and thrilled your son is stepping up to the challenge.<br /><br />I love that all your children are making their way to you. Hugs!Bonniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06285041048746416249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-86360905049396818312011-07-05T16:19:48.199-04:002011-07-05T16:19:48.199-04:00YAY! to having so much of your family together, to...YAY! to having so much of your family together, to Ms. C's speedy recovery, and to New England college road trips! (any trips to NY in that road trip?) And YAY! to fantastic books and reading for life!Stephanie @ La Dolce Vitahttp://dreamingladolcevita.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-76263494079649589262011-07-05T15:23:59.872-04:002011-07-05T15:23:59.872-04:00I am ashamed to say that I have not read them all....I am ashamed to say that I have not read them all...you have set me a challenge too Jeanne...13 down 7 to go! So happy you will have everyone together very soon....xvvicki archerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07847183975086900816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-69804202984465189932011-07-05T14:26:43.178-04:002011-07-05T14:26:43.178-04:00That's a wise and good booklist, incomparable ...That's a wise and good booklist, incomparable with the television, which is much too placid a medium for the imagination. I bet he gets through it all, and more. I'd read or reread them all myself if only I had that teepee to settle down in. Happy family reunion!Misehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784548726623938608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-38970882166750166262011-07-05T14:18:48.209-04:002011-07-05T14:18:48.209-04:00I always wonder how it is to switch to driving on ...I always wonder how it is to switch to driving on the other side of the road. You get off a plane in New York and there you are . . . a switch.<br /><br />Have a wonderful time with family.<br /><br />Fondly,<br />GlendaGLENDA CHILDERShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10413897395818998532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-44216070807976327972011-07-05T13:28:27.101-04:002011-07-05T13:28:27.101-04:00Oh I can feel your joy!
Having our adult children ...Oh I can feel your joy!<br />Having our adult children come back home for a visit is the sweetest treat of all.<br />Enjoy and savour Jeanne...I know you will!hostess of the humble bungalowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06453827257671312902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-29166732819940694732011-07-05T13:03:44.172-04:002011-07-05T13:03:44.172-04:00Beautiful post. I am a huge lover of books, and I...Beautiful post. I am a huge lover of books, and I'm confident I will be able to pass this along to my boys. We are just entering the next phase of reading - my 4-year-old and I just read Charlotte's Web together, as his first chapter book. We started James and the Giant Peach last night. I love this list and can't wait for him to read independently, so I can put these wonderful books on his nightstand.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04604043603331696042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7063946489075478675.post-83343592386105361302011-07-05T12:56:12.498-04:002011-07-05T12:56:12.498-04:00I am so happy so much of your brood is soon to be ...I am so happy so much of your brood is soon to be back under your wings! And everyone reading! Happy for you, Jeanne.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.com