J Holmes

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The New Text-Messaging Guidelines, by Sybil Adelman Sage

I agree. I don’t think it is just a younger generation thing - how many times have you been with someone your age and they text or answer phone while talking with you?

The New Text-Messaging Guidelines, by Sybil Adelman Sage

Judy, Completely agree with you. I just can’t believe people don’t think the phone is distracting. It really makes me mad when I am driving and I see someone on the phone. If it is the only good example I passed on to my kids- I never answer my phone while driving. If one of my kids are with me they will answer and explain why I didn’t.

What is the one question you would ask Whoopi Goldberg if you had the opportunity to sit down with her?

Tell us your story. I love how your silence speaks volumes on The View.

Late Summer Books (That Make You Young Again), Recommends by Roxanne J. Coady

Thank you! You made my day.

What is your favorite restaurant in the entire world? If you could visit it today, what would you order?

John G, My daughter attends UC Berkeley, thanks for the recommendation of Cafe Rouge. The LA Times recently did an article re the SF Ferry Building and mentioned Hog Island Oyster Bar. Since you mentioned it I will definitely give it a visit when I go SF.

What is your favorite restaurant in the entire world? If you could visit it today, what would you order?

I fondly remember Luchow’s German Restaurant! May, 1965 my parents took my 2 older brothers and myself to NYC to attend the World’s Fair. On Sunday, which was Mother’s Day, we ate lunch at Luchow’s. Do not remember what I ate but loved the atmosphere.

Late Summer Books (That Make You Young Again), Recommends by Roxanne J. Coady

Joan, I agree, I hope soon there will be a regular place on WOW for readers’ recommendations and reviews. I eagerly await your reviews. I recently read biographies of each of the Tudor rulers and I was so happy to drift back in time and catch a glimpse of that tumultous time in English history.

wOw Reports: What News Matters to You – And Why?

News items that have caught my attention:

1. Remote Area Medical Clinic www.ramusa.org, non profit originally set up for treating people in remote areas, has been in LA at the Forum providing medical care since last Tues and will continue until this Tues. By the numbers for the 1st 3 days - patients, 2260; value of medical care $815,251; pulled teeth 706; fillings 1,640, cleanings 872; pair of glasses made 556; mammograms 141; family practice exams 2,721; volunteers 1,680. (Info provided by OC Register)

2. Three recent college graduates using their graduation gift money for random acts of kindness as they travel across the country. Their gifts included helping a Chicago family with rent. Kudos to the recent grads - I am feeling better about the future with individuals like this.

What passage or passages from a book, poem, short story or other literary work moved you so much that you've never forgotten it?

What a wonderful topic! I enjoyed reading everyone’s posts.

Late Summer Books (That Make You Young Again), Recommends by Roxanne J. Coady

Yesterday I went to the library and picked up Thirteen Reasons Why and read it in one setting (took me 3 hrs). I passed it on to my 19 yr old daughter and she started it this morning. She commented that it was normal high school drama and I agreed. What is no big deal to some is earth shattering to another, especially a teen.

Late Summer Books (That Make You Young Again), Recommends by Roxanne J. Coady

Joan, You are right it was your recommendation to read the Piano Tuner. I really liked it and have added ait to my list of books I recommend. I thought you might like to know I have a separate list of the books you recommend. I always enjoy reading your posts and decided I could depend on you to give good reading recommendations.

Janet