tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post1844142064504536917..comments2024-02-10T03:47:12.772-06:00Comments on gather: Oliver Sacksdonna bakerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-67763471659720919782016-11-23T07:58:08.026-06:002016-11-23T07:58:08.026-06:00I am simply ignoring Swampthing. Oliver was one o...I am simply ignoring Swampthing. Oliver was one of a kind and yes, gorgeous in his younger days.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-71621601769839128872016-11-23T03:51:59.354-06:002016-11-23T03:51:59.354-06:00So glad you've moved on from the terrible Trum...So glad you've moved on from the terrible Trump to the inspirational Oliver Sacks. (Wasn't he delicious as a young man!) I'd forgotten that he was born and educated in England and not an all-out American. Very glad to claim him!Share my Gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817611851604816123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-68983260290805076622016-11-22T09:49:53.071-06:002016-11-22T09:49:53.071-06:00Hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful too Deb.Hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful too Deb.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-66722274362412488762016-11-21T12:44:55.795-06:002016-11-21T12:44:55.795-06:00Dear Donna I am not familiar with this gentleman. ...Dear Donna I am not familiar with this gentleman. Thanks for sharing- I love reading about extraordinary people. Hope you have a super Thanksgiving. Hugs!Deborah Nolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08967701246036667757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-87495698191581531792016-11-20T12:38:06.677-06:002016-11-20T12:38:06.677-06:00Well, hey back. That is so sweet of you.Well, hey back. That is so sweet of you.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-71817347666256669382016-11-20T12:21:05.587-06:002016-11-20T12:21:05.587-06:00Just stopped by to say hey and hope you're hav...Just stopped by to say hey and hope you're having a wonderful weekend.<br />Sandra Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814573408898140885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-11917916543469757452016-11-20T07:51:00.237-06:002016-11-20T07:51:00.237-06:00I learned much about Oliver Sacks Baili and the ne...I learned much about Oliver Sacks Baili and the neurosciences. Will get his other two popular books today.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-57804969450663215222016-11-20T07:49:37.190-06:002016-11-20T07:49:37.190-06:00You won't regret it Amanda. Congratulations on...You won't regret it Amanda. Congratulations on the podcast. Very exciting. So proud of you.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-69621405494074182412016-11-20T04:09:58.351-06:002016-11-20T04:09:58.351-06:00i enjoyed biographies and learn a lot .glad you sh...i enjoyed biographies and learn a lot .glad you shared such nice readings .bailihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06498012175058870980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-31406678384691809742016-11-19T17:24:57.774-06:002016-11-19T17:24:57.774-06:00I love to read autobiography and memoir and have h...I love to read autobiography and memoir and have heard of Oliver Sacks' genius - will put these on my to buy list. <br />Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-78059450366918213502016-11-19T17:22:30.258-06:002016-11-19T17:22:30.258-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Amanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-82618993981907023332016-11-19T12:49:01.647-06:002016-11-19T12:49:01.647-06:00Haven't heard of her. I'll have to look h...Haven't heard of her. I'll have to look her up.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-61938112360460116962016-11-19T12:24:49.918-06:002016-11-19T12:24:49.918-06:00I'll need to check those out. Just finished th...I'll need to check those out. Just finished the newest Louise Penny. I waited weeks to move up the list at the library. I love her. Now the wait for another...oldgreymareprimitiveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18070774314265663535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-83090048898448632632016-11-19T10:41:30.458-06:002016-11-19T10:41:30.458-06:00I used to read to my son all of the time. He was ...I used to read to my son all of the time. He was supposed to read a chapter then me, but most of the time I had to read. I read him TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD, CROSS CREEK and many classics, but something tells me Ollie wouldn't sit still for OT. It is a different time with computers and such. I take my grands to a large bookstore for their birthdays to fill up a bag. They love that.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-55636959171681165672016-11-19T10:19:57.870-06:002016-11-19T10:19:57.870-06:00It's lovely when you read a book that is so mo...It's lovely when you read a book that is so moving even though there is such sadness attached . <br />...... maybe you should wait a couple of years before you give Ollie the Oliver Twist .... I bet Charles Dickens would have made a wonderful character out of Ollie for one of his books if he had ever met him and if he was still alive !!!! XXXX Jacqueline @ HOMEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06154045482594773377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-75766533452413469602016-11-18T11:55:54.983-06:002016-11-18T11:55:54.983-06:00Very interesting Sarah.Very interesting Sarah.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-64674553053874193962016-11-18T10:59:13.051-06:002016-11-18T10:59:13.051-06:00That sounds a wonderful book to read at the moment...That sounds a wonderful book to read at the moment, I will have to look it up.<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-70454498600945866112016-11-17T20:44:34.606-06:002016-11-17T20:44:34.606-06:00I think Ollie will only be able to sit through abo...I think Ollie will only be able to sit through about a page at a time. He is a whirling dervish.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-87535657705621152232016-11-17T19:54:57.949-06:002016-11-17T19:54:57.949-06:00A very thoughtful gift for Oliver. A very thoughtful gift for Oliver. Michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10123691580195879542noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-4657816678615700912016-11-17T15:36:17.097-06:002016-11-17T15:36:17.097-06:00Very enjoyable and I think Oliver will like Oliver...Very enjoyable and I think Oliver will like Oliver Twist.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-75382911610037887372016-11-17T14:12:19.929-06:002016-11-17T14:12:19.929-06:00The books sound wonderful Donna..I love the book f...The books sound wonderful Donna..I love the book for Oliver!!latabledenanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02247889604538798594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-56630053944022421022016-11-17T13:19:33.289-06:002016-11-17T13:19:33.289-06:00I really enjoyed finding out more about him Child....I really enjoyed finding out more about him Child. In his own words too. Now I'll have to read his other books.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-18863504590757129482016-11-17T13:18:38.030-06:002016-11-17T13:18:38.030-06:00He loved being British and never gave up his citiz...He loved being British and never gave up his citizenship. I hope you'll read it Pat. His family was pretty terrific too.donna bakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13507579686738843451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-21022633235976710542016-11-17T13:13:42.255-06:002016-11-17T13:13:42.255-06:00Oliver Sacks was a rare gem. And still shines, de...Oliver Sacks was a rare gem. And still shines, despite his light being extinguished. I will have to track down his autobiography and memoir. Thank you.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5974379645841145390.post-1774085032104920032016-11-17T12:33:03.509-06:002016-11-17T12:33:03.509-06:00Isn't it good when you come across a new book ...Isn't it good when you come across a new book and really enjoy it - and doubly good when you then pass the idea of reading it on to your blog friends. So thank you.The Weaver of Grasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13947971556343746883noreply@blogger.com