tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post6426832682568676565..comments2023-11-02T05:40:48.172-05:00Comments on The Squirrel's Diary: What Excellent Boiled PotatoesJoannahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-56579047402852944152014-09-13T22:12:32.690-05:002014-09-13T22:12:32.690-05:00If your neighbors think you're nuts, then my c...If your neighbors think you're nuts, then my cousins should be giving me eyebrows for clapping at your adaptations post. Because you're good, man, really good. :-)<br /><br />It's really okay to mention P&P 95, because it is a beautiful version. I want to cheer on Jennifer Ehle in every scene because she is such a strong Elizabeth. But I get sick of bloggers hating all over 2005 when it is beautiful in its own right.<br /><br />I am working through the P&P/Proverbs thing slowly. I have ideas, but they require time to sit down and mark up the books, which I haven't had time to do yet. Story of most of my blogging plans, actually.<br /><br />I LOVE NORTH & SOUTH. It's hilarious because my friends convinced me to watch it, and I couldn't figure out what was great. I was SUNK by episode 4, and then the book made me laugh, cry, and think. Which I consider a book's best compliment.<br /><br />I'm good with being friends. I am really impressed by your blog, so it would be an honor. Thanks. :-)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-63544472252999697692014-09-13T17:59:32.418-05:002014-09-13T17:59:32.418-05:00Can I just say how very much I love this? I'm ...Can I just say how very much I love this? I'm currently in Barnes and Noble and my neighbors probably think I'm absolutely nuts because I keep bursting out in laughter! Well done, indeed! :D<br /><br />I promise not to get on your bad side by mentioning P&P 1995 (although may I admit that its my favorite? It was the first P&P version I watched, so it's the definitive one for me. The one that I fell in love with first. But I DO absolutely love the 2005 version as well! So maybe that'll help put me back in your good graces?).<br /><br />If you ever actually do a study between P&P and Proverbs, I'd absolutely love it if you'd share it! Because that sounds way awesome to me.<br /><br />Persuasion is my favorite book of hers. Although I haven't read them all yet, I never, ever, ever get tired of Anne and Wentworth's story. As you say, the redemption and forgiveness and love that is portrayed is simply beautiful! :)<br /><br />Also, it looks as though you may be a fan of North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell as well. As that's my absolute favorite mini series <i>ever</i>, I had to mention that.<br /><br />What a great post! You sound like we could be friends, Hamlette recommends you highly, so I think we should be friends. Okay? :)Karahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09590701834142754842noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-75702093665095718762014-09-04T07:35:22.021-05:002014-09-04T07:35:22.021-05:00Yes, of course, normal is a subjective term. That&...Yes, of course, normal is a subjective term. That's my excuse for most things. :-)<br /><br />I haven't gotten to the swimming scene yet in '95, but I'm a little tired of hearing about it. To me, it's as pointless as watching Thor for the shirtless scenes. Also, I am less than enthused by the All-Great-All-Wonderful Colin Firth. I loved him most in The King's Speech.<br /><br />I kind of love my post title, too. It came to me late at night, which is when I get my best inspiration. ;-)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-27846203777669506932014-09-04T06:52:32.416-05:002014-09-04T06:52:32.416-05:00What do normal people have to do with anything? N...What do normal people have to do with anything? Normal people are boring. And anyway, 'normal' is just a setting on a dryer. <br /><br />I pop my imaginary Wolverine claws to defend P&P05 too. Cuz I like '95, but I don't find it to be the end-all, be-all of literary adaptations. Also, I much prefer the rain scene in '05 to the swimming scene in '95. It's more realistic and less voyeuristic.<br /><br />But I digress. I do that a lot, as you know. I LOVE your post title, and I sooooooooo wish I'd had time to participate in this Austen party. Pooh on you, Real Life!Hamlette (Rachel)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11961916847426233995noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-53112461707925060392014-09-03T22:37:08.494-05:002014-09-03T22:37:08.494-05:00Squealing is totally acceptable around here; I do ...Squealing is totally acceptable around here; I do a good bit of it myself, usually when I find a clever post about Frozen, or Master Gamgee. <br /><br />I love how Emma accepts correction. It's something I've worked on my whole life, so Emma encourages me. Blessings to you, too!Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-60034145040587620622014-09-03T09:43:23.850-05:002014-09-03T09:43:23.850-05:00I just found your lovely blog and it made me squea...I just found your lovely blog and it made me squeal! Another Tolkien, Austen, (Thornton) lover! <3 How wonderful! This post made me smile. :) I definitely agree with you about Emma...she has such a womanly human element to her - her weaknesses are well known to us all. However, she has the grace and charm of a true lady, and she knows how to love greatly and accept correction. I'll stop rambling now. But God bless!Melvinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14396397302768553026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-66267353673142340582014-09-01T20:06:08.734-05:002014-09-01T20:06:08.734-05:00Why, thank you, Grace! I think I'll meander ov...Why, thank you, Grace! I think I'll meander over to your blog in a bit. :-) S&S 95 is an amazing movie, but I confess I like it less after watching all the others. I think it's because Alan Rickman made Col. Brandon a little creepy to me, even though he's an amazing actor. But I think Emma Thompson and Hugh Grant were perfect casting. Emma broke my heart as Elinor; she IS Elinor, in my mind.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-4956864250335705312014-09-01T19:52:35.696-05:002014-09-01T19:52:35.696-05:00P&P 2005 and S&S 1995 are two of my favour...P&P 2005 and S&S 1995 are two of my favourite films of all time. <3 And your post-title. It's been many years since I've read such an exemplary blog-party. To which of the fair cousins do we owe the pleasure of the cooking? ;) Spot on. I'm so glad to have discovered your blog!Grace https://www.blogger.com/profile/14670382757914294057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-54657835703972488342014-08-30T15:44:21.922-05:002014-08-30T15:44:21.922-05:00Steady, good love--exactly. I love her little intr...Steady, good love--exactly. I love her little introspective speech towards the end when it dawns on her that she loves Mr. Knightley. I love that they were good friends that became something more. It's something I always kind of dreamed of for myself, but that may not happen yet. :)<br /><br />And, yes, awkward silences are not the same since I've been introduced to Austen. There's s many witty comments one can make.Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-16806781622487561132014-08-30T15:01:14.747-05:002014-08-30T15:01:14.747-05:00Emma is my favorite. EVER. She's so human, a...Emma is my favorite. EVER. She's so human, and her love story is so beautiful because it isn't some big revelation, or some passionate romance, but just the steady, good, love. ♥ Thanks for this, and love the title, haha. Best cure for an awkward silence. ;) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-2867953200139786302014-08-29T17:36:05.147-05:002014-08-29T17:36:05.147-05:00You are more than welcome to use the collage pictu...You are more than welcome to use the collage picture. It's not my mine. ;-)Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09635893479396162523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5496082454270008723.post-32469034250154761242014-08-29T11:04:51.718-05:002014-08-29T11:04:51.718-05:00Loved your answers!!!
I completely agree that the ...Loved your answers!!!<br />I completely agree that the characters of Austen is really one thing that makes reading her so enjoyable.<br />And I love the "what I learned from Jane" picture - I would really like to use it in a post tomorrow if that is ok with you.Rose https://www.blogger.com/profile/13675286577484698201noreply@blogger.com