Welcome to the round up of posts that you might have missed on Smorgasbord this week.
So here we are all again and how quickly time flies when you are enjoying yourself…I say that without a trace of sarcasm honestly… if it were not for the blog and for the daily visits from all of you I think I would have found the last 8 months very difficult.
Not that there are not things that need to be done! – I have not got anymore housework done that I do normally (which is not a great deal). There is the matter of the short story collection due out in November to finish, two novels, a large tapestry of an elephant and her baby, the summer clothes as yet unworn to be put away back in their winter quarters, and winter clothes to be ironed and put back on hangers. I will leave the sequin jacket and dancing shoes where they are as we won’t be doing any partying anytime soon…although a quick shuffle around the dining room is not out of the question to the right music.
I do have 35 books awaiting reading and reviewing and I am trying to do that in a timely fashion. I know that at the end of the month I will be heading off to Amazon again to buy another ten or twelve that have been recommended by others here or I have spotted on others’ blogs. One of the downsides of promoting authors and reading through their reviews to showcase but I am not complaining, just my TBR like most of yours.
I have also been doing some updated research on a number of health conditions and despite the Covid – 19 focus on getting a vaccine and treatments, there are still some interesting advances in other areas of medical research.. I will be putting together a new Health in the News in November.
The author spotlight ends tomorrow, but I went through my files and unearthed some author interviews from 2015 onwards for authors who are very much a part of my community and I will be repeating those on Sundays up to the end of the year. I have updated with their current books and reviews and I hope you will enjoy again after all this time.
I hope you have enjoyed the week as much as I have and my thanks as always to the contributors who take time and a great deal of thought to put together interesting and entertaining posts.. this week William Price King shares part three of the Barbra Streisand story and you can find William’s own posts and also very kindly a selection of Smorgasbord’s on his Blog– IMPROVISATION – William Price King on Tumblr
Also this week D.G. Kaye, Debby Gies shares her wisdom on narcissism in the family and some of the reasons behind this insidious and damaging mental issue. Also thanks to my guest Jane Sturgeon for her entertaining life changing moment…
And a special thank you to author Judith Barrow who has kindly set up a directory on her blog to share posts from Smorgasbord.. a huge honour thanks Judith Judith Barrow Blog
Thank you for supporting all of us and it is much appreciated.
Life and Music of Barbra Streisand Part Three -collaborations in the 1970s and 1980s
Life Changing Moments – Dog Sitting with a twist or two by Jane Sturgeon
Sam, A Shaggy Dog Story – Chapter Ten – Sleepovers with new friends
Shakespeare and Traditional Fencing Methods
20th Anniversary #Free Book and Some of my Very Odd Jobs – The Steak House Part Two by Sally Cronin
Pub landlady Cowes Isle of Wight
Poetry – In Remembrance – The War Poets – Edmund Blunden
-My parents arrive – Part One – Stetsons, Yellow Roses, Pappasito’s and Chi Chis
Western #Horror #Thriller – Guns of Perdition – The Armageddon Showdown Book 1 by Jessica Bakkers
Past Book Reviews – #IrishHistory Andrew Joyce, #Shortstories Mary Smith
The endocrine system and hormones Part One
Essential Oils and Aromatherapy – Oils, origins, uses and Safety – Part Two
Summer 2020- Pot Luck- Book Reviews by Vashti Quiroz-Vega
Share your Children’s book reviews – #PictureBooks with Jennie Fitzkee Part Two
Sam the Speedy Sloth by Matthew Ralph reviewed by Barbara Ann Mojica
#Poetry Geoff Le Pard, Reviews -#Dystopian Harmony Kent, #WWII Marina Osipova
#Poetry Frank Prem, Reviews #Crime Jane Risdon, #Thriller Gwen Plano
Smorgasbord Laughter Lines – Oct 6th 2020 – Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin
October 8th 2020 – Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – Protests and Clean Plates
Host Sally Cronin – What do you mean I can’t park here?
Thanks again for dropping by and as always your feedback is much appreciated… Sally.
I always appreciate the Round Up, Sally. Your first paragraph resonates with me and likely almost everyone in this community. And, yes on the TBR list. I read a great deal on our unplugged, camping trip and now I want to review these books. I am new at reviewing. It has been brought to my attention the importance of writing a genuine, heart-felt review. I am curious about Debbie Gies wisdom on narcissism in the family and I will head over there to read her post. Thanksgiving here this weekend. Thankful for this community, Sally! xx Erica
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Thanks Erica and Happy Thanksgiving.. and we still have a lot to be grateful for.. I am sure you enjoyed your unplugged break and with regard to reviewing…genuine and heart-felt about sums it up.. What would make you buy that book if you were looking? Enjoy the process and I am sure the authors will be very grateful for you taking the time to write them..hugs
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Sally, thank you for your advice. I began drafting a review today keeping in mind your words. And, yes, a lot to be grateful for.xx
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Great Erica.. pop the link in a comment when you share the review anywhere so I can head over to admire…xx
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It was indeed a great week on the Smorgasbord!
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As always, a jam-packed week, Sally. I haven’t managed to read all your posts – flagging a bit today but I’m off to read Geoff’s now. It’s always a tonic.
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Thanks Mary and hopefully he will perk you up…hugsxxx
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He did 🙂
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Great week, Sally. Thank you.
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Thanks John and for your great support..hugsx
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Another amazing week, Sally. Glad to have been a part of it. All the best. Hugs
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Thanks William as always and for all the shares to Tumblr – hugsxxx
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Thanks for another entertaining week Sal. And always thrilled to be part of it. ❤ xx
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Thanks Debby and I cannot imagine a week without you being there…♥♥
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Aw shucks Sal. Thanks for the warm and fuzzies ❤ xx
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Good stuff as always, Sally! I like all of your regular series. I especially enjoy reading about Sam and your letters to your parents.
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Thank you Pete.. they are both close to my heart…xx
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What another great week! Thank you Sally! Just have seen, there is need for me to re-read something. Enjoy the rest of the weekend! Michael
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Thank you so much Michael and for your amazing support during the week.. hugsx
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I am honoured Sally! Thank you for all the wonderful information, and a lot of laughter too.
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hugs Michael..xx
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Wow! I will now confess that the picture of Sam being blow-dried is a scroll stopper 🙂
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lol.. with his coat combined with the Irish weather he had his own dryer and brush.. and would actively ask for it! His foster carers got into the swing of it too.. In fact when I got the dryer out to do my own hair he would nudge my leg’s to have go himself… I do miss him..xx♥
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I think we are all thankful for the blogging community for keeping our spirits up during these last 8 months and the months to come as it seems this virus is showing no sign of going anywhere so far…Another varied and action packed week..lots to read and buy…Pressed for today Hugs xx
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Thanks very much Carol and have a great week..hugsxx♥
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Sally, I echo your thoughts, as do many others. I am touched to be included with such lovely company. Thank you. ❤
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Thanks Jane and always lovely to have your company…♥
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