tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post672991972940009642..comments2023-11-03T05:59:43.804-07:00Comments on A Bloomsbury Life: Adventures in Lecturedom, Part TwoLisa Borgnes Giramontihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08708026781435832810noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-60514109745676834452011-06-28T12:08:31.760-07:002011-06-28T12:08:31.760-07:00Interesting article and statistics you have gather...Interesting article and statistics you have gathered here. Yes, I agree that digital technology HAS taken over the postproduction world. But I really do not see anything wrong about that ;) In fact, I kind of like it! It's a new way of presenting!<br /><a href="http://www.modernfloorlamp.org/" rel="nofollow">modern floor lamps</a>Blog_Commenting_Servicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11686479161092418792noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-61484967959854846052011-06-16T18:39:46.971-07:002011-06-16T18:39:46.971-07:00If I were a church goer I would say, "Amen!&q...If I were a church goer I would say, "Amen!" If not now, when indeed! :) I wish I could have heard you speak...JanellJanell @ House of Fiftyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01098486064588035649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-91182165656623167832011-06-16T16:07:11.672-07:002011-06-16T16:07:11.672-07:00What a wonderful post, thoughtful and inspiring. I...What a wonderful post, thoughtful and inspiring. I will have your words "If not now, WHEN?" in my mind as a refrain for everyday use.<br /><br />Laura<br /><br />http://luxinteriordesigns.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-22776262840103109672011-06-03T01:40:31.606-07:002011-06-03T01:40:31.606-07:00LOVED your post! and you are so right, if not now,...LOVED your post! and you are so right, if not now, when?<br />I would love to attend one of your lectures, pity I live in Spain ;-)<br />Thank you so much for all the inspiration, Reyes XXX<br />Note: in my family we always used to say that a house without books has no soul and you know, I believe it's true.Reyeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752110304409705817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-55069767867723105212011-06-02T11:23:00.929-07:002011-06-02T11:23:00.929-07:00Lisa, Have you read Darling Buds of May by H.E. Ba...Lisa, Have you read Darling Buds of May by H.E. Bates? I have a feeling that one is right up your alley, provided that boozy brits who let geese in the house, worship wildflowers and light fireworks under old ladies' skirts sound appealing...Ode to Beathahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10064809052192301179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-21846544324888874432011-06-02T01:34:48.112-07:002011-06-02T01:34:48.112-07:00That picture of your audience is really quite some...That picture of your audience is really quite something. It made me simultaneously gasp and laugh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-45242968641303613352011-06-01T15:57:08.714-07:002011-06-01T15:57:08.714-07:00Beautiful post, Lisa!Beautiful post, Lisa!Cathihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13514685526355525209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-75441231021111032222011-05-31T14:59:50.326-07:002011-05-31T14:59:50.326-07:00I have really enjoyed reading your post today. I g...I have really enjoyed reading your post today. I give talks on various subjects but my favourite one is how I became an Antiquarian bookseller. You are so right about the little scenes from books being the ones that shape you life-if you let them! Wishing you all the best for future talks, JaneJane the Bookladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01674464753702292288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-35654673030205823462011-05-31T12:22:51.157-07:002011-05-31T12:22:51.157-07:00Hi Lisa, what an inspirational and moving post, th...Hi Lisa, what an inspirational and moving post, thanks for taking us on this journey with you. I have been reading and loving your blog ever since I discovered it, about 2 years ago, and admired your pictures of beautiful Indian ladies wearing saris, of Tibetan markets and books on your shelves. I have since admired much more in you, your art, your love for books, your zest for life and your willingness to share all that with us. I love the passage where you say "...and thought about all the ways in which books had been a powerful influence on my dreams and on my life" (yes, mine too!) and "Is that the key to courage? Thinking about other people?" (what a touching, meaningful way to describe courage)<br />... all this to say thank you for sharing and please keep up your wonderful work!Mirianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04821079287917144922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-43571793114424979052011-05-31T10:38:51.492-07:002011-05-31T10:38:51.492-07:00Hello Lisa,
Your sense of stepping into "the ...Hello Lisa,<br />Your sense of stepping into "the other side" has transferred through your eloquent writing. I cannot wait to hear you speak in your backyard as I live over the hill from you and very much look forward to that day. You are such an inspiration to keep on creating and dreaming.<br /><br />AngeliAngelihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05269125719477981186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-57728403352220212892011-05-31T07:21:57.956-07:002011-05-31T07:21:57.956-07:00Hi Lisa, what a wonderful story. And yes, I agree...Hi Lisa, what a wonderful story. And yes, I agree with you, the secret to public speaking is thinking about the other people. The few times I have done it, that was the secret that allowed me to relax (a little!). I for one would love to hear your lecture and know many people who also would. <br />The novels you mentioned and the feelings they inspired made me think of "To the Lighthouse" by Woolf and the dinner party scene with the boeuf daube and the candlelit table, the feeling of a haven against the dark and dreary night outside. It has stayed with me...xx SundaySunday Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13148090705938196599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-43216259930727018602011-05-31T05:12:02.265-07:002011-05-31T05:12:02.265-07:00I'm glad you know how well you were received, ...I'm glad you know how well you were received, to a man/woman the audience hung on your every word. It was a delight and a personal journeynaomi.dallobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00909628155025853343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-44669065439156705292011-05-30T16:42:03.686-07:002011-05-30T16:42:03.686-07:00In a word, WORD. ;)In a word, WORD. ;)katiedidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12682823255667624459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-7699170537655789042011-05-30T16:20:22.577-07:002011-05-30T16:20:22.577-07:00Key element to public speaking: deep breathing. S...Key element to public speaking: deep breathing. Sounds like you did a FABULOUS job! Wish I could have been there...<br /><br />xoMegan<br /><br />p.s. those pics of book covers are so divine. makes me want to read/re-read every single one!Megan Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00520307813991565047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-45687715117580162332011-05-30T15:53:36.473-07:002011-05-30T15:53:36.473-07:00Books and Dreams. A wonderful 'post'. Than...Books and Dreams. A wonderful 'post'. Thank you for sharing it. My my! Just wonderful.Deborahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665412471195504529noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-2475432510227392402011-05-30T14:41:04.562-07:002011-05-30T14:41:04.562-07:00I love that you allowed this newly discovered tale...I love that you allowed this newly discovered talent of yours to take flight. Hopefully now, many more will have the very special opportunity of being touched by your literary & domestic splendor in person! <br />And your quote "Is that the key to courage? Thinking about other people?", couldn't be more perfect for today...Memorial Day, I believe the answer to both queries is yes.<br />xo J~24 Cornershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630767883910250689noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-24545998340292903562011-05-30T11:06:46.378-07:002011-05-30T11:06:46.378-07:00I grinned like Cheshire all the way through this! ...I grinned like Cheshire all the way through this! So very proud of you, tickled for you, and filled with anticipation for all your new ventures to come! You should be doing this all the time!!Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-8250930013134898522011-05-30T08:47:12.291-07:002011-05-30T08:47:12.291-07:00meenal: thank you so much for your lovely, lovely ...meenal: thank you so much for your lovely, lovely comments. you have touched me. xxx<br /><br />the fashionable traveler: i spent my adolescence in a small town too, and echo your thoughts about books and dreams!<br /><br />pve: "Never no to books" is absolutely what I would expect from you. :) xxx<br /><br />jane: thank you so much and so happy you found ABL!<br /><br />lisa: :)<br /><br />tricia rose: oooh....landscape and weather? sounds perfect for insomnia...and all other times too!<br /><br />helen tilston: thank you so much for your kind, kind words. would love to do exactly what you have written...! xxxLisa Borgnes Giramontihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08708026781435832810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-7437891771029118272011-05-30T08:12:43.526-07:002011-05-30T08:12:43.526-07:00Lisa - I feel like I have been in the audience soa...Lisa - I feel like I have been in the audience soaking up all your thoughts and wisdom. <br /><br />I had absolutely no doubt about your speaking and knew it would be an enormous success. You inject so much passion in all that you say and do.What a fortunate audience.<br /><br />I truly hope that your path puts you in touch with young children, young adults and all ages for that matter - I see you speaking at schools and such and encouraging the little ones to read. <br /><br />Like meenal bishnoi said, this is your best post ever!!<br />I am so proud and delighted for you<br />Helentilstonpainer.blogspot.comhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-31387937489087981092011-05-30T08:03:32.032-07:002011-05-30T08:03:32.032-07:00When I was younger I used to skip the descriptive ...When I was younger I used to skip the descriptive passages, impatient to get on with the plot. What I missed!<br />My secret vice now is rereading the Merlin trilogy from Mary Stewart, purely for her descriptions of the weather and landscape. Perfect for insomnia.Tricia Rose Rough Linenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04677751031571089563noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-85542056286408867572011-05-30T07:58:15.941-07:002011-05-30T07:58:15.941-07:00YESYESASLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08059859028902933556noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-22131548652435725922011-05-30T05:24:28.207-07:002011-05-30T05:24:28.207-07:00What a delightful introduction to your blog - whic...What a delightful introduction to your blog - which I have just stumbled across. Love the visual journey parallelling the words, starting with the pic of your expectant audience. Good on you!Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12435321667045482565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-34989066518278449172011-05-30T04:38:05.746-07:002011-05-30T04:38:05.746-07:00Lisa,
All I can say is that as Mother, I am thrill...Lisa,<br />All I can say is that as Mother, I am thrilled that my motto is "Never no to books" - I have always tried my best to let my children know that books may be bought or borrowed to be read. It is the words, the stories that inspire life's adventures.<br />Again, you so eloquently are the perfect mast head for any book, like a sailor and his ship, ready for any storm. I consider myself a fortunate soul for your fine company.<br />pvepve designhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03527745630303158002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-2250198015415649122011-05-30T04:23:15.139-07:002011-05-30T04:23:15.139-07:00What a lovely post. I can relate; growing up in a...What a lovely post. I can relate; growing up in a small town with big dreams; I owe my love of books for shaping my dreams. As I get older and life gets crazier, I consider have uninterrupted reading time the ultimate luxury. Thank you for giving me permission for not feeling guilty about taking the time to read more.The Fashionable Travelerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01893141471684161841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6117194181116669144.post-5471943738880747072011-05-30T01:45:16.239-07:002011-05-30T01:45:16.239-07:00Hi Lisa..I have been a reader of your blog for wel...Hi Lisa..I have been a reader of your blog for well over two years now..and i can say without an iota of doubt that this is my most favourite post by you till date..it tells me more about you than all the others ever did..i thoroughly enjoyed reading it and there's a whole lot i am taking away with me..i have said it before but i'll say it again..you inspire me in the most beautiful way..not in a manner that is full of awe but a genuine admiration for your desire and ability to share with your readers the simple yet beautiful aspects of your life. Carry on Lisa..keep up your wonderful work..xx meenalmeenal bishnoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04108566784547322728noreply@blogger.com