tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post886699771543477227..comments2023-03-29T05:46:55.062-06:00Comments on Yin and Yang Reviews: Not only a review, but some thinking to do....kathykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07534979555707488914noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-22090851091575748652008-11-04T11:54:00.000-07:002008-11-04T11:54:00.000-07:00Well crap. This means I won't be downloading any m...Well crap. This means I won't be downloading any more Harlequins. I hate reading a book on my computer. It hurts my eyes and it's so uncomfortable to sit and read with my laptop on my lap. I have to change my position a lot because of back and neck pain, which is why I love the eBookwise. <BR/><BR/>Dang. That's disappointing unless I can find a way to download to DH's PDA, since he doesn't use it that much.<BR/><BR/>I hope you find your other books. Whoa, that's scary to loose them like that.LVLM(Leah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01344785501583933784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-60882021072778538982008-11-03T19:26:00.000-07:002008-11-03T19:26:00.000-07:00Hi Leah, Unfortunately no... and when I checked my...Hi Leah, <BR/><BR/>Unfortunately no... and when I checked my "Adobe Digital Edition" where all my eHarlequin titles were stored I had to update ~ according to Adobe... and now I can't even access the books I had on there before?, I'm going to have to check the website and see if I can figure out just how I'm supposed to fix / or get it fixed. *sigh*, Kathykathykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534979555707488914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-77678810097196023202008-11-03T11:36:00.000-07:002008-11-03T11:36:00.000-07:00Kathy, have you found a way to convert eHarlequin ...Kathy, have you found a way to convert eHarlequin pdf to text for eBookwise?<BR/><BR/>I just downloaded a few books thinking they are non-DRM pdf, because I didn't see anywhere where it said it was DRM pdf and I can't convert them. Do you know a way?LVLM(Leah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01344785501583933784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-76649871678523202302008-11-01T14:26:00.000-06:002008-11-01T14:26:00.000-06:00Actually, Portia Da Costa posted something about i...Actually, Portia Da Costa posted something about it on Lust Bites blog and then on Twitter she posted the link that I posted here. So that's how I know. <BR/><BR/>She's been dreaming of writing for Harlequin since she first started writing and now her dream has come true in that she has a book out on the Spice Briefs line. She she's kind of squeeing all over. Very cute!<BR/><BR/>Sometimes it pays that I'm a dirty old lady reading erotica. :DLVLM(Leah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01344785501583933784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-56273214961299273802008-11-01T10:53:00.000-06:002008-11-01T10:53:00.000-06:00Geez... you think, knowing that I'm at eHarlequin ...Geez... you think, knowing that I'm at eHarlequin every day, that I'd notice stuff like the 89ยข sale. And I do so love the sales!<BR/><BR/>So, hey... you spending some time hanging around eHar ~ or just a lot more observant? LOL<BR/> Probably both.... *grin*kathykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534979555707488914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-81055506988421216242008-11-01T09:55:00.000-06:002008-11-01T09:55:00.000-06:00I've not even *visited* Fictionwise more than once...<I>I've not even *visited* Fictionwise more than once or twice</I><BR/><BR/>You know, eBookwise's web site offers book sales, which are the same as Fictionwise except that they only offer the books from Fictionwise that are in the eBookwise format. <BR/><BR/>And even though they are the same company, currently, ebookwise is offering all it's books 20% off at the moment. <BR/><BR/>And if you are at eHarlequin then you must know that they are have a $.89 sale on Spice Briefs and Nocturne Bites from Nov. 3-7 if you buy between noon and 3 PM EST.<BR/><BR/>Apparently it also includes "sexy historicals." <BR/><BR/>I'm gonna get a few. Can't beat $.89. <BR/><BR/>http://ebooks.eharlequin.com/D03F8145-1C34-434B-8625-9BEDFC3C94ED/10/126/en/AfternoonDelightsLVLM(Leah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01344785501583933784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-5488885021104595432008-10-31T12:25:00.000-06:002008-10-31T12:25:00.000-06:00Leah, it's not just the number of books that I'm b...Leah, it's not just the number of books that I'm buying that floors him, it's the number of books that I <B>KEEP</B>... Poor dear, he just doesn't get the whole re-read thing. <I>*grin*</I> He doesn't get watching movies over again either. <BR/><BR/> And I thank you, in absentia, many, many times for letting me know about the Librarian. I've been able to download a LOT of my ebook TBR and reading around the quotes turned into question marks is so not a problem. And then when I've read 'em I can delete them from the bookwise and then upload some more. <BR/> I've still got soooo many ebooks to read that I've not even *visited* Fictionwise more than once or twice. <BR/> I especially love being able to take a book ~ either print or electronic ~ anywhere with me... and I've always got at least one when I go out.kathykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534979555707488914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-48101377957182277212008-10-30T15:06:00.000-06:002008-10-30T15:06:00.000-06:00But what a way to kill the mood, eh?Heh, poor guy ...<I>But what a way to kill the mood, eh?</I><BR/><BR/>Heh, poor guy was apologizing to me for weeks. LOL He was very upset that he might have done something so horrific in a former life. Ya, who knows really. <BR/><BR/><I>Oh, BTW, if you want to borrow my copy I'd be more than happy to loan it to you.</I><BR/><BR/>That's nice of you Kathy, but I'm terrible with books. I'm a real spine cracker/ dog earer. And anyway, I saw that it's like $.01 on Amazon and there is a seller in WA. It would cost you more than that for shipping.<BR/><BR/>And so glad you're enjoying the eBookwise. I'm just so in love with mine. I played around with the Sony in Borders and didn't like it. I'm an old lady, I like a back light and big buttons. Yeah, it's not as thin or light as the Sony, but It's fine. The only drawback is that there are books only in formats that librarian can't convert and that's a downside. <BR/><BR/>But, yeah, hiding the amount of books you're buying from the DH can come in handy. ;)LVLM(Leah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01344785501583933784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-36086598730071664992008-10-30T12:19:00.000-06:002008-10-30T12:19:00.000-06:00Oh, BTW, if you want to borrow my copy I'd be ...Oh, BTW, if you want to borrow my copy I'd be more than happy to loan it to you.<BR/><BR/>And I've gotta say just how VERY much I'm loving the eBookwise. Oh I'm having a ton of fun downloading books... and *psst* my DH can't see how many books I've got! Bonus.... < eg >kathykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534979555707488914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-72738063281225216382008-10-30T12:18:00.000-06:002008-10-30T12:18:00.000-06:00Leah, EXACTLY! See, we're sisters of the mind / h...Leah,<BR/><BR/> EXACTLY! See, we're sisters of the mind / heart... whatever! I always knew that there were a lot of other intelligent people *out there*... LOL <BR/><BR/>"<I>...I suddenly started getting all of these weird images in my head. In fact, it felt almost as if I'm living them in that I had a violent physical visceral reaction, like I was actually living it.</I>"<BR/><BR/> Whoa!... if that'd happened to me... holy COW! I'da had one, that's for sure. And I'm not surprised that that is a memory that stuck with you... wow!<BR/>But what a way to kill the mood, eh? And I bet once was enough ~ especially with such a vivid and violent experience. <BR/> Sends little shivers up and down my spine!kathykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534979555707488914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-87392176301566703892008-10-30T11:15:00.000-06:002008-10-30T11:15:00.000-06:00Kathy-- you. are sooo deep. Who knew? LOL I read ...Kathy-- you. are sooo deep. Who knew? LOL <BR/><BR/>I read the rest of your post and I guess I should have waited to post a comment for that. <BR/><BR/>No you don't come across as judgmental in any way shape or form and I felt you were very articulate. And I really resonate with your idea that we don't know everything. In fact, I like the idea that not everything can be known. It leaves room for constant exploration of one's truth, which I do believe can change and morph based on life experiences. <BR/><BR/>I have many friends of all different beliefs and even when they have a belief system so diametrically opposite of mine, I'm still capable of seeing them in their essence and not only get along, but really like them. I only have problems when people try to literally impose their system on me and I don't have choices then.<BR/><BR/>Now, OMG, I have to read this book. I too love the theme of eternal love.<BR/><BR/>A TMI true story. :D<BR/><BR/>My second big love in this life time and I were making love one night when I suddenly started getting all of these weird images in my head. In fact, it felt almost as if I'm living them in that I had a violent physical visceral reaction, like I was actually living it. <BR/><BR/>I was wearing a dress with a bussel and had a hat on. The man I was with was wearing a top hat and long coat of the late 1800's. He was in such a rage with me and started bashing my head in. <BR/><BR/>I was so in this that I actually lifted my hands to my face as if to protect it and started screaming, pushing my guy off me. He was so freaked of course, like WTH? I was like "you bastard! You killed me." LOL<BR/><BR/>I was very freaked by that, but it never happened again, thank God. <BR/><BR/>But it did make me think a lot about reincarnation and how we might be re-meeting people we've been with in former lives who we might have incomplete issues with.LVLM(Leah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01344785501583933784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-30090186068559849892008-10-30T10:28:00.000-06:002008-10-30T10:28:00.000-06:00Hi Leah... I know, I do talk about potentially v...Hi Leah... <BR/> I know, I do talk about potentially very touchy subjects... but not because I want to argue ~ 'cause I don't; I get <B>way</B> too emotional when I argue and then I stop making sense... uh if that's not already evident. *grin*<BR/> But sometimes it's those touchy subjects that really can have an effect on who we are and I like to delve into the "whys" and "wherefores". LOL<BR/><BR/> And frankly I think you talked about your past very well ~ and I can't imagine growing up in such a negative atmosphere... and to feel that sense of *imprisonment*... that's harsh! But I think that it's made you who you are ~ especially your struggle and I gotta say I like the you I've gotten to know.<BR/><BR/> And Hey! Ramble all over my blog anytime that you want to. I do! And I'm never averse to hearing what other people have to say.<BR/> I hope that I'm non-judgmental as you say ~ it's definitely one of the attributes I value in others! 'Sides, we're all going through our own stories and who'm I to say someone else's is so-and-so... I have enough to deal with in my own life. *grin*<BR/><BR/>But I guess when I'm talking about my own experiences with regard to religion ~ or whatever ~ then hopefully people will understand that I don't mean it as a criticism ~ again 'cause I don't ~ but just to explain exactly what it is about a subject that leads me off into my little... uh, forays of rambling? Good word, BTW!<BR/><BR/> Ah well, I've gotta run and take poor Mitka for another set of X-rays ~ this time for his spine. I was referred to a Dog Aquatherapy Clinic for his *arthritis* but after talking to the therapist ~ and oh boy! did she make sense ~ Mitka's problem is neurological. Huh.<BR/> But she showed me some exercises and stuff that I can do with his front shoulder and elbow and, Lo-and-Behold, he's actually been able to use his right front leg! N-I-C-E!kathykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07534979555707488914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4313760303812328595.post-44512595981796989952008-10-29T13:23:00.000-06:002008-10-29T13:23:00.000-06:00Heh, Kathy, you're so cute. I don't normally talk ...Heh, Kathy, you're so cute. <BR/><BR/>I don't normally talk about religion or beliefs because, you know, it's one of those things that are so personal. And also, I've never been good at articulating what I feel.<BR/><BR/>But I feel you to be a very non-judgmental person.<BR/><BR/>I was brought up in a very strict fundamentalist Baptist type home and it was so restrictive that I hated and resented every moment of it and was plotting my escape from 7 years old and on. <BR/><BR/>You have no idea how jealous I was of my best friend who came from an Irish Catholic home. I thought she got off so easy only having to go to Mass for 1 hour a week to my all day Sun. plus Wed. night bible study/prayer nights. <BR/><BR/>Even having to go to catechism seemed like fun compared to what I had to do. Although stories of strict, hand smacking nuns wasn't such a turn on.<BR/><BR/>One time my parents let me go to Mass with her after I begged continually and her parents agreed to let her come to our church one time. I thought it so much fun to sit, kneel, stand, sit, kneel, stand... <BR/><BR/>I was such an active, restless kid and I always got into trouble messing around during our sleep inducing church services. So getting to do so much in Mass, it was so much fun and went by so quickly. <BR/><BR/>Because of my strict upbringing though, I refuse to align myself with any organized religion. I saw over and over how dogma and rules ruled over acting like a compassionate human being many times and it pissed me off.<BR/><BR/>I am a very spiritual person though, but have sort of taken concepts that make the most logical sense to me from many religions. From 14 on though, I naturally gravitated towards Eastern philosophies, which feels very natural to me. So reincarnation is a belief that I hold.<BR/><BR/>By the way, how ironic, none of my sister are religious either and my one sister being gay rules out any kind of stricter christian church since they are against that. And my mom, converted to Judaism when she married her husband, and practices the most orthodox version of it.<BR/><BR/>And my dad, who was very strict, is one of the most open people I know now. He will help anyone, even the single mom stripper who lives next to him, without any judgments or conditions at all. Life has a way of making us see that all is not black and white many times. <BR/><BR/>I really like when a book makes me ponder different concepts.<BR/><BR/>Now after I've rambled all over your blog, I'm still curious as to what your point was. LOLLVLM(Leah)https://www.blogger.com/profile/01344785501583933784noreply@blogger.com