tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post5623644650969115582..comments2023-11-03T06:20:06.604-05:00Comments on Lesa's Book Critiques: Lafayette in the Somewhat United States by Sarah VowellLesahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-12976568540991460672016-07-08T22:41:57.219-05:002016-07-08T22:41:57.219-05:00If you like to read history, like intelligent writ...If you like to read history, like intelligent writing, but also like your reading to be fun, Sarah Vowell hits the trifecta with her latest book. This was both a pleasure and a treasure to read and I highly recommend it.Get Best Info for Senior Housing Seattle websitehttp://www.villagecove.org/_startup.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-45799018111386469382015-10-28T01:57:05.029-05:002015-10-28T01:57:05.029-05:00Lesa, I'll send you a URL with a photo of the ...Lesa, I'll send you a URL with a photo of the house from my hometown's website. I'm guessing there is an email here I can use.. if it won't delete email with URLs in them! <br /><br />Thank you for your kind thoughts. Healing from such things is a heavy business.Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-31069716119293361312015-10-27T09:14:20.501-05:002015-10-27T09:14:20.501-05:00Reine, You've had other things on your mind an...Reine, You've had other things on your mind and heart lately. I think you'd love it, too. I love the story about the house missing a corner! It seems quite a few stories center around Lafayette.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-46083976785537592162015-10-27T09:13:29.256-05:002015-10-27T09:13:29.256-05:00Doesn't she, Marlene? I always loved history, ...Doesn't she, Marlene? I always loved history, but, you're right. Vowell does make it easy to appreciate history.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-64698575421977089422015-10-27T09:12:42.748-05:002015-10-27T09:12:42.748-05:00That's a story I never heard at Monticello, Je...That's a story I never heard at Monticello, Jeff. Very good!Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-30936703575224980732015-10-27T03:46:48.351-05:002015-10-27T03:46:48.351-05:00Lesa, i'm sorry to be so late in commenting on...Lesa, i'm sorry to be so late in commenting on this book. I think I would love it.<br /><br />Lafayette's presence was everywhere I grew up from the name of the main street in and between the towns of Salem and Marblehead, Massachusetts to a legendary house missing a corner. People still claim the corner was cut out to accommodate Lafayette's carriage in turning a tight corner on one of our narrow streets. They're very keen on him there. I haven't shaken it, obviously. Maureen Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03499876353651763590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-65314865332010322002015-10-23T07:08:35.096-05:002015-10-23T07:08:35.096-05:00In this book Vowell manages the neat trick of bein...In this book Vowell manages the neat trick of being both funny and stirring. She clearly loves history, and she makes it very easy to join her in that passion.<br /><br />Marlene<br /><a href="http://www.fullboretrenchless.com/water-main-repair.php" rel="nofollow">Water Main Repair Seattle</a>Marlene Detierrohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09035816972520443608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-91360963487392371062015-10-22T06:42:12.621-05:002015-10-22T06:42:12.621-05:00No, it was not just Jefferson and Lafayette drinki...No, it was not just Jefferson and Lafayette drinking. Apparently the latter had his "entourage" with him. It was a fun story.<br /><br />Jeff <br /><br />Jeff Meyersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093411926030586355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-76243458319477245812015-10-21T14:41:46.479-05:002015-10-21T14:41:46.479-05:00Love, love, love this book by Sarah Vowell, Kaye. ...Love, love, love this book by Sarah Vowell, Kaye. I think you'll enjoy it -history and wit.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-1505703799034740172015-10-21T14:08:31.811-05:002015-10-21T14:08:31.811-05:00Not heard about this one and it sounds fascinating...Not heard about this one and it sounds fascinating!!! Thanks, Lesa.Kaye Wilkinson Barley - Meanderings and Museshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07486129009717476920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-55895808507579952412015-10-21T08:13:37.285-05:002015-10-21T08:13:37.285-05:00Big fan of Vowell's, Jeff! I never heard that ...Big fan of Vowell's, Jeff! I never heard that story. I hope that wasn't just the two of them drinking that much wine (smile). I know you're going to appreciate this book.Lesahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12946133849271512083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9995206.post-65855233964637073272015-10-21T06:49:44.838-05:002015-10-21T06:49:44.838-05:00Thanks for reviewing this. As a fan of Vowell'...Thanks for reviewing this. As a fan of Vowell's, I put it on hold at the library. <br /><br />We visited Monticello on the way home from Bouchercon, and naturally Lafayette was discussed. I think my favorite story was how Jefferson had to order 385 (?) bottles of French wine after the visit to replenish his cellar because they drank so many during Lafayette's visit.<br /><br />Jeff M.Jeff Meyersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093411926030586355noreply@blogger.com