Sunday, January 06, 2008

I was tagged...


before Christmas by Lisa for the Book Meme. Before I wait another day and I realize somewhere over Denver that I did not reply to this, I am going to do it now. It was really fun to do because it allowed me to think and reminisce about the books, new and old, that I have read. At my age it is good to challenge the memory. So here goes:

*1. One book that changed my life: My Other Self, in which Christ speaks to the Soul on living his life, by Clarence J. Enzler. I don't know if is still in print but it is much like Thomas a Kempis' Imitation of Christ, but I found I could identify with this interpretation better.

*2. One book that you have read more than once: Rome Sweet Home, by Scott Hahn. (not to mention all of Jane Austins books).

*3. One book that you want on a desert island: The Holy Bible.

*4. One book that made me laugh: If life's Bowl of Cherries,What Am I Doing In the Pits?, by Erma Bombeck. (A women who could help you find the humor in parenting.)

*5. One book that made me cry: The Diary of Ann Frank. Enough said.

*6. One book I wish had been written: Statistics for Dummies. I could have used it at SMWC as it was mandatory for graduation and I struggled to get that passing grade...and a more grateful student God has never seen!

*7. One book I wish had not been written: I don't know of any book I wish had not been written, but there are a few books I wish I had not READ.

*8. One book I am currently reading: Sweet Revenge, by Diane Mott Davidson. Her books are great books if you need a Colorado fix (and I usually do since I live in Indiana so far from my roots) and if you like mysteries.

*9. One book I've been meaning to read. Okay, I have tried to do the one book thing for as long as I can. So I have 4--count them 4--books I've been meaning to read. 1) A Christmas Beginning (a mystery and yes, I know it is no longer Christmastime) by Anne Perry; 2) Parish Priest by Douglas Brinkley and Julie M. Fenster; 3) Living the Catholic Faith, by Charles J. Chaput, OFM, Cap.; and 4) Murder on K Street, by Margaret Truman.

So there you go...I gave it my best shot. Now I must try to tag someone who has not already been tagged. If any of you whom I have tagged have already done this you can always pass it on for me to someone you know has not been tagged

Here are my choices Lisa at Unexpected Journey, Maria at Mommy of Four, and Danette at A crocus in the valley. I will drop in on these ladies and let them know what I have done. They are new pages to me and maybe this is a good way to welcome them to my "family". Good day to you all and ...

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Thanks be to God!!!

10 comments:

  1. Cathy, thanks for the tag. This will be a good one. I think I will use a couple of your ideas to read!

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  2. Thanks for the tag Cathy! Wow, I'll have to think about it. This will be fun!
    Danette

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  3. Cathy, I'd loved to be added to the Blarney Corner! Thanks!

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  4. Glad to be tagged! I'll have some thinking to do! I'd love to be in your Blarney Corner!

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  5. Hi Cathy, just want to let you know I'm back in Italy. I really want to wish you a wonderful new year, although belated!

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  6. A very good selection. I always have at least 2-3 books on the go.

    I am now beginning to read one on St. Therese and Empress Marie of Russia.

    Good reading lol

    Marie

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  7. Loved reading your list, Cathy! I'll be googling "My Other Self" to see if I can find a copy. &:o) Thanks for your support this weekend, btw. It's meeting and getting to know people like you who teach me so much that makes blogging time well spent ~ and worth the risks! Thanks for being a friend!

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  8. Lisa, I just googled Barns and Noble and Amazon.com...for a copy of My other Self. Whew!!! It is really expensive. I only paid $1.95 for it. Mine is in poor condition (water damaged) Maybe your church library has a copy, or the library in town? Cannot believe $$99? Have a grand day to you all and thank you all so much for your kind remarks...

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  9. Thanks for this list, Cathy. Hope you had a glorious day!!!!!

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  10. Thank you Laure, I did! My best to you, too.

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