| From: rona (Original Message) | Sent: 15/08/2004 12:57 a.m. |
| Hi Sherrie, You sound like me when I give recipes. I'm asked "Well how much do I put it?" My reply is - "About that much!" I'm gonna give it a go, when I find a shop that sells cornmeal. They proabably have it in the supermarkets, but I haven't really looked properly. Jack sent an email telling me I should look up "cornbread" on the internet, which I did; and found a few recipes. When I finally get around to making some I'll let y'all know how I get on. The first one's likely to be a disaster - but you gotta try doncha! I have read a few books set in Georgia, the South area; but my favourite - no period piece, just a lovely little story was by an author by the name of Deborah Smith "On Bear Mountain". I like her, Krisitin Hannah, and just lately Tami Hoag. At present I'm 'wading' through Hillary Clinton "Living History". Bit hard reading, but VERY interesting. She is an intelligent lady whom I admire for her strength and loyalty - besides all the work she did in and out of the White House. I haven't finished it yet - I'm at the stage of the re-election campaign. Talk about mystery, intrigue and double standards - and then there's Ken Starr! It really is an eye opener as to what can happen even to those who hold such a high office. It comes across to me as though they (meaning Ken Starr and co.) would do anything and everything to discredit the President at the time. Mind you that's only listening so to speak to one side of the story. I'm debating whether or not to get Bill Clinton's book. If I'm finding this a bit hard going - what would that one be like. However, if I put in my order now I may get it for a Xmas present. My family know I'm a bookworm and usually ask me which book(s) I would like for presents. I love reading. I have for as long as I can remember. It's a cheap way of going to places without having to leave home! Especially if the author's descriptive writing is good. It also provides me with a sense of "escape" for want of a better word - which can come in handy sometimes! Well that's it from me for now, I'm going to watch the Warriors (local Rugby League Team) get beaten, and then maybe some hightlights of the Olympics before the BIG match of the week the All Blacks v South Africa. So until next time. Lotsalove Rona |
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From: Sherrie Sent: 22/08/2004 8:01 a.m.
Hi, Rona,
I wanted time to reread this letter before responding, to be sure, but undeniably I haven't heard of or read Deborah Smith, Kristin Hanah or Tami Hoag. On your recommendation I'm looking forward to discovering them. On fiction, Rosamunde Pilcher was a favorite when her writing was producing new stories every year back in the 80's. By way of movie adaptations I have fallen in love with the likes of Jane Austin (Sense and Sensibility) and E.M.Forster (Howard's End) It helps when the film version features one of my all-time favorites Anthony Hopkins (Howard's End; Remains of the Day) and is set in late 1800s/early 1900s. Since relocating to southern California, John Steinbeck was a poignant rediscovery as he exposed the terrible corruption surrounding the fruit industry in the 1930's, luring immigrant farmers from the dustbowl midwest to 'fertile California, land of promise,' only to let them starve to death on subsistance wages. He encapsulated that chapter of California history in 'The Grapes of Wrath,' and ironically, today he would probably be surprised to see scant remainders of any grapevines in our metropolitan areas. They have all gone the way of the housing development. What three years ago were sprawling vineyards toward San Bernardino, a former 'fruit capitol,' are today shopping centers and sprawling rooftops to the horizon. The last vestiges of grapevines exist in pockets surrounded by houses, where they are left to wither and wait for the grading equipment. Any reservations I feel about eventually moving to the high desert on the other side of our mountains, is quickly dispersed as we drive back through the pass to be greeted on this side by the relentless encroachment of so many new houses.
Roger will be flying over to Georgia tomorrow, for a business meeting. Perhaps he can look at a map and see if there is a 'Bear Mountain' in the vacinity. I will recommend he sample the local cornbread if he gets the chance! As for me, after reading your stories I am nearly ready to start playing the banjo! Take care.
Love, Sherrie
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