tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post5808980187340934007..comments2024-01-10T19:34:23.767-07:00Comments on That Rebel with a Blog: Has Anybody Read Norman Mailer's "Ancient Evenings"?Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post-78523513260940933002010-08-08T21:02:22.098-06:002010-08-08T21:02:22.098-06:00Haven't read the book, but, from what I have r...Haven't read the book, but, from what I have read of review of his other books, it's probably an 'eh' kind of read. Did that make sense? The photos are beautiful, thanks for sharing them (love purple flowers). I've been rafting twice, down the Nantahala. The first time was a breeze. The second time, with a group of mostly the same people, I was the only sober person. We tippedThe Words Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14520267901489487512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post-15282141254940181102010-08-06T05:59:34.133-06:002010-08-06T05:59:34.133-06:00Hi Olivia, I haven't read the book, so I can&#...Hi Olivia, I haven't read the book, so I can't help you there. <br /><br />I love the photos. It's been ages since I was anywhere near the Appalachian Trail, and I'd forgotten how beautiful it is. Thanks for the reminder.<br /><br />Thanks for your comment at my blog. I'm touched. :) AlisonAlison Pearce Stevenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00955543150406880055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post-41943129803313441502010-08-06T00:02:42.864-06:002010-08-06T00:02:42.864-06:00What a lovely post. Sounded like a nice, leisurel...What a lovely post. Sounded like a nice, leisurely day. I had a great time walking through the flowers, letting myself fantasize.<br /><br />Just what I needed; thank you.<br /><br />.......dholedolorahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715849844092553699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post-557694416301047962010-08-05T21:32:30.799-06:002010-08-05T21:32:30.799-06:00Roland, I found a NY Times review and that dude di...Roland, I found a NY Times review and that dude didn't like it either. At least I did find out about the live/dead part. Apparently it is a soul hanging out waiting to reincarnate or something. Unfortunately the soul wasn't entertaining. Go figure. :)<br /><br />~OliviaOlivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post-75474981057513452392010-08-05T20:02:03.028-06:002010-08-05T20:02:03.028-06:00From the reviews of ANCIENT EVENINGS by non-critic...From the reviews of ANCIENT EVENINGS by non-critics, it seems to be as padded and confusing as THE PASSAGE by Justin Cronin. (Which was highly praised by the critics but panned by the average joe on the streets who just wanted an entertaining read.)<br />RolandRoland D. Yeomanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00338410857990551352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post-74264089225956791382010-08-05T18:44:44.973-06:002010-08-05T18:44:44.973-06:00Terry, so I'm in good company, thank you!
Pos...Terry, so I'm in good company, thank you!<br /><br />Postman, you're welcome. And you're right of course. I just don't have much patience these days and need a payoff pretty quick to keep going. But now that you've made me feel guil-ty, lol...<br />Thanks!<br /><br />~OliviaOlivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post-73507470286533385562010-08-05T17:24:03.342-06:002010-08-05T17:24:03.342-06:00Sweet William is BEEEEEA-utiful. Thanks for sharin...Sweet William is BEEEEEA-utiful. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />Keep reading. You should never quit halfway through and relegate it to the dead pile, even if it was written by Al Gore. Persevere and see if it redeems itself. The title alone is enough to intrigue me. I've read some pretty good books that started pretty slow.<br /><br />Marvelous post, as usual!A.T. Posthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03987529687181431843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post-82310197336421776922010-08-05T15:58:34.375-06:002010-08-05T15:58:34.375-06:00I tried to read it a couple of years ago. Yeah, tr...I tried to read it a couple of years ago. Yeah, tried, failed. Maybe I'll pick it up agian one day. Sometimess the second time is the charm:)Terry Stonecrophttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03726985400500572770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post-3286098873557709662010-08-05T09:37:56.393-06:002010-08-05T09:37:56.393-06:00Nicole, you're too funny. If you haven't a...Nicole, you're too funny. If you haven't actually met these flowers in person, let me invite you to North Georgia for a proper introduction. They're even prettier in person. :)<br /><br />Jules, Ms Twister always answers Norman Mailer? Too funny. When in September and where in Georgia? If you're within a couple hours drive I'd love to meet for tea/coffee!<br /><br />Jemi, I Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post-91266404950771825012010-08-05T08:04:25.144-06:002010-08-05T08:04:25.144-06:00Haven't read the Mailer book so can't help...Haven't read the Mailer book so can't help there, but if you don't know if the mc is dead or alive... probably not a good sign. :)<br /><br />Love the photos - so pretty!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post-59925025941886242612010-08-05T07:25:59.419-06:002010-08-05T07:25:59.419-06:00I had to comment because of "Norman". He...I had to comment because of "Norman". He is Ms Twister's standard author answer when we play Trivia and no I have not read the book.<br /><br />Love the photos, I'm planning a trip to GA in September.<br /><a href="http://fragilemouse.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Trying To Get Over The Rainbow</a>Juleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02136045025997662057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6847195321533568990.post-1965473889418871762010-08-05T02:57:23.230-06:002010-08-05T02:57:23.230-06:00can't comment on the book but love the pics of...can't comment on the book but love the pics of flowers :) I've read about some of them before *grin*Nicolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17648307410383451558noreply@blogger.com