tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post2668577740198727379..comments2024-03-28T12:01:48.045-07:00Comments on Lark Writes...on books and life: Random thoughts...Lark http://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-48097947190787959212020-09-05T10:22:09.515-07:002020-09-05T10:22:09.515-07:00I really enjoyed watching Dr. Thorne. I think Fell...I really enjoyed watching Dr. Thorne. I think Fellowes did a good job with it. And I'm not sure I would have gone back to work at my school if masks weren't required for everyone; it wouldn't have felt safe. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-61818485433745859152020-09-04T19:51:10.627-07:002020-09-04T19:51:10.627-07:00Ooh, wasn’t aware DrThorne had been made into a mi...Ooh, wasn’t aware DrThorne had been made into a miniseries! Strange times - school children here aren’t required to wear masks.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06820925595506920754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-68031796977293145862020-09-01T13:41:03.660-07:002020-09-01T13:41:03.660-07:00It was a relief! And we're now in our second w...It was a relief! And we're now in our second week of in person school and so far so good. (knock on wood) Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-90951017722387582882020-08-31T15:31:45.795-07:002020-08-31T15:31:45.795-07:00I am glad your coworker's test results were ne...I am glad your coworker's test results were negative! That must have been a relief. Students are still learning remotely in most of California--entirely in my county. I hope you have a great week. Literary Felinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13079276242303738719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-65555265406146049402020-08-31T13:52:44.656-07:002020-08-31T13:52:44.656-07:00I really enjoyed it, too! I wish Fellowes would ma...I really enjoyed it, too! I wish Fellowes would make more of Trollope's books into similar mini series. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-31185212816867406822020-08-31T13:52:16.206-07:002020-08-31T13:52:16.206-07:00Starting back to school was a bit stressful. But t...Starting back to school was a bit stressful. But the kids seem to be handling it pretty well. Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-50553357659176718572020-08-31T13:51:42.449-07:002020-08-31T13:51:42.449-07:00I think you'll like Dr. Thorne; I was wishing ...I think you'll like Dr. Thorne; I was wishing it was a bit longer myself.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-64412970845159864002020-08-31T13:51:10.401-07:002020-08-31T13:51:10.401-07:00:D Thank you!:D Thank you!Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-4846946879103348662020-08-31T13:51:02.733-07:002020-08-31T13:51:02.733-07:00I hope so! I miss that part of life.I hope so! I miss that part of life.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-32773237560216988972020-08-31T06:08:08.430-07:002020-08-31T06:08:08.430-07:00Have a great and safe week. Have a great and safe week. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-92136972518888823032020-08-31T03:29:40.718-07:002020-08-31T03:29:40.718-07:00It's weird how we took so many things for gran...It's weird how we took so many things for granted...going on a holiday, getting a medical appointment, going to browse the shops, takeaway food...I wonder if we'll ever get back to that.chucklesthescothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09423562114343636659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-47372277133851295662020-08-30T15:13:56.810-07:002020-08-30T15:13:56.810-07:00Thanks for sharing these lovely and happy thoughts...Thanks for sharing these lovely and happy thoughts Lark! <br /><br />I will put Dr. Thorne on my "to-watch" list. I loved the books. Right now I am watching the 1970s adaptation of Trollope's Palliser novels and enjoying seeing the casting and the costumes as well as noticing what stayed in and what got cut. Ruthiellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871834571645928819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-89383532968134439232020-08-30T14:40:51.927-07:002020-08-30T14:40:51.927-07:00I feel so bad for the kids and teachers. This must...I feel so bad for the kids and teachers. This must be the most stressful school year ever. On a really good note so glad your co-worker is well! I hadn't heard for the Dr. Thorne series sounds good!Ilianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07026669671843769219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-51930144478219694542020-08-30T13:51:16.930-07:002020-08-30T13:51:16.930-07:00The Julian Fellowes's Dr Thorne is excellent--...The Julian Fellowes's Dr Thorne is excellent--I watched it after I read the book and loved that it was faithful to the book and didn't drag or plod. <br /><br />These are tough times but we will get through them. Take care.JaneGShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11094501834387622997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-90631393267661002052020-08-28T16:24:52.484-07:002020-08-28T16:24:52.484-07:00If you like Downton Abbey I think you'd like D...If you like Downton Abbey I think you'd like Dr. Thorne. It's pretty fun. And Julian Fellowes does a little commentary at the beginning and end of each episode which I also really enjoyed. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-31548421207276108202020-08-28T14:12:09.538-07:002020-08-28T14:12:09.538-07:00It is certainly strange to have all these new firs...It is certainly strange to have all these new firsts with the start of school. I certainly hope all these precautions won't be needed in the long run, but I'm glad your school is taking this seriously. <br /><br />I'll have to check out that Fellows adaptation. We've been really enjoying Downton recently. Ethanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307441586606636465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-63934809379515063692020-08-28T13:26:36.725-07:002020-08-28T13:26:36.725-07:00I usually prefer to read the book first, too. But ...I usually prefer to read the book first, too. But in this case I wasn't sure I'd ever get around to reading this Trollope. Of course, now having seen the movie version, I want to read it even more. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-84568721771215023602020-08-28T13:25:50.260-07:002020-08-28T13:25:50.260-07:00It was a great 4-part mini series. I think you'...It was a great 4-part mini series. I think you'll really like it. :)Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-52558888973474274652020-08-28T13:25:30.564-07:002020-08-28T13:25:30.564-07:00It is hard to recognize people with their face mas...It is hard to recognize people with their face masks on. And with their hair covered, too? I'd never know who anyone is!Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-58696294467541220602020-08-28T13:24:47.970-07:002020-08-28T13:24:47.970-07:00It did make me feel sad...for the teacher and for ...It did make me feel sad...for the teacher and for all his students. But I bet this is one school year they never forget.Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-584202761625568472020-08-28T13:24:08.973-07:002020-08-28T13:24:08.973-07:00Surreal is a good word for this whole entire year....Surreal is a good word for this whole entire year. I'm hoping things might head back towards normal in 2021...fingers crossed! Lark https://www.blogger.com/profile/13777891312147377769noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-28684102775342521262020-08-28T00:41:02.284-07:002020-08-28T00:41:02.284-07:00All these moments seem so surreal, isn't it? I...All these moments seem so surreal, isn't it? I wonder when we'd have our normal lives back. Sniff...Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03848131929166247817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-87881992792815749432020-08-27T20:00:27.021-07:002020-08-27T20:00:27.021-07:00You nailed the definition of "poignant" ...You nailed the definition of "poignant" with the example you gave from the elementary school. If that doesn't put a tear in your eye, nothing will. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/17448913705757509608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-10543129259895514772020-08-27T16:26:39.680-07:002020-08-27T16:26:39.680-07:00It is strange not to really see whole faces anymor...It is strange not to really see whole faces anymore, right? At the hospital I sometimes don't recognize co-workers until they talk. We have hair coverings as well as masks and hospital provided scrubs we change into everyday so it's hard to tell who is who. Glad to hear the friend tested negative! Rachel @Waves of Fictionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14008473307411943476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3578922587252275029.post-33935066901021593382020-08-27T16:12:02.628-07:002020-08-27T16:12:02.628-07:00Glad to hear your coworker's test came back ne...Glad to hear your coworker's test came back negative! Doctor Thorne looks like such a great miniseries and I see that it's on Amazon Prime. Definitely adding that to my watchlist. :D Ashley Sapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14398599355275934867noreply@blogger.com