tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post5288953444073303319..comments2024-03-20T04:01:59.723-07:00Comments on TravelnWrite: Sunlight Serendipity ~ Frances Mayes did it again. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41363920559586289502018-06-18T06:42:24.409-07:002018-06-18T06:42:24.409-07:00I know Under the Tuscan SUn but I don't know t...I know Under the Tuscan SUn but I don't know the other books - I'll have to borrow them from my library. And this last one Women in Sunlight I must read! Thanks! Life Images by Jillhttp://www.lifeimagesbyjill.blogspot.com.aunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-12768500710649860702018-05-29T21:49:24.324-07:002018-05-29T21:49:24.324-07:00I've noticed that Women in Sunlight isn't ...I've noticed that Women in Sunlight isn't getting quite the positive reviews that I give it, but maybe you need to be a 64 year old who's thrown caution to the wind and moved to Greece instead of a retirement community to fully appreciate this storyline of 'possibilities' and I love the interweaving of friendships she did between old and new and young and old. . .again, maybe a sign of my age!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-73790134962882476632018-05-29T21:47:19.490-07:002018-05-29T21:47:19.490-07:00Sometimes her observations and insights are so on ...Sometimes her observations and insights are so on target for my life in Greece that it is almost scary!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-55262889941967666802018-05-29T21:46:24.466-07:002018-05-29T21:46:24.466-07:00I've never seen the movie, but sure have read,...I've never seen the movie, but sure have read, and re-read the book. I just ordered a copy to have over here and plan to re-read it as soon as it gets here!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-40173181995388207252018-05-29T13:21:03.049-07:002018-05-29T13:21:03.049-07:00I have so many favorite authors that feel like rea...I have so many favorite authors that feel like real friends and whose books I've read and reread over the years so I know exactly how you feel, Jackie. And, despite all my reading, I have yet to read a France Mayes book. I'll be correcting that straightaway and will be putting "Women in Sunlight" on my kindle list. Friendships come in a lot of different forms and truly enrich your life. And how awesome to recognize and take advantage of the opportunity for a reunion with old friends! Anita @ NoParticularPlaceToGohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14704807316472380660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-80016836418301412352018-05-10T18:20:44.879-07:002018-05-10T18:20:44.879-07:00Frances Mayes is a dear never met friend to me too...Frances Mayes is a dear never met friend to me too. :-) I have Everyday in my reading pile at the moment. Again. I keep reading snippets from it at various times of my life, and it is always good. :-) Rambling Tarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06615148443032981296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-68291910318570626542018-05-07T06:52:26.305-07:002018-05-07T06:52:26.305-07:00Wow...how fun meeting up with your friend will be....Wow...how fun meeting up with your friend will be.<br />I love this post.<br />One of my favorite movies is Under The Tuscan Sun.bj https://www.blogger.com/profile/09327534885194207074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-17353673595989518452018-05-05T07:19:21.482-07:002018-05-05T07:19:21.482-07:00Well today I walked by 'my friend's' h...Well today I walked by 'my friend's' house - what a magnificent place, her Bramasole! Friendships are special that is for sure. Thanks for stopping by!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-41660936394860630792018-05-05T07:18:08.906-07:002018-05-05T07:18:08.906-07:00Helen, so very nice to hear from you. Tuscany is a...Helen, so very nice to hear from you. Tuscany is as beautiful as we remember it to be!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-55798270462141278482018-05-04T08:39:23.081-07:002018-05-04T08:39:23.081-07:00I so enjoyed reading about your "friend"...I so enjoyed reading about your "friend" Frances Mayes and how it evolved into your own trip to Italy to meet your Seattle friend. Oh, to be able to just up and visit Tuscany. I loved my time there!! Thank you for reminding me of the value of friendships!Marilyn Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14926341718489717582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83094364404015706912018-05-01T13:46:33.266-07:002018-05-01T13:46:33.266-07:00Hello Jackie and Joel. Have a wonderful time in C...Hello Jackie and Joel. Have a wonderful time in Cortona. What fun to see your friend in Italy. Looking forward to hearing of your adventures.<br /><br />Helenhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-42128128805286110602018-05-01T08:13:36.773-07:002018-05-01T08:13:36.773-07:00Who'd have thought? I keep saying to myself as...Who'd have thought? I keep saying to myself as last week at this time I had a list of chores to tackle this week and instead I am exploring Tuscany! "Where the wind blows us" is an apt phrase for us. Thanks for stopping by Donna!<br />Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-58377791419134003102018-05-01T08:12:09.192-07:002018-05-01T08:12:09.192-07:00There is something about 'going where the wind...There is something about 'going where the wind blows you' and not having set rules, expectations or plans that has worked some pretty incredible experiences into our lives. Thanks for the visit, Cindy!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-24326430520974787182018-05-01T07:46:39.911-07:002018-05-01T07:46:39.911-07:00We came ever so close Carol! Who knows where and h...We came ever so close Carol! Who knows where and how we will eventually meet up? But there is no doubt in my mind that it is going to happen - serendipity will make it so.Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-2835090260317129832018-04-30T18:49:58.117-07:002018-04-30T18:49:58.117-07:00What a delightful way to wind up in Cortona with f...What a delightful way to wind up in Cortona with friends thanks to another friend you've never met! I love the Frances Mayes quote at the beginning of the article.Donna Jankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16654611289969837061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-64217285811433416852018-04-30T16:38:42.954-07:002018-04-30T16:38:42.954-07:00Serendipity is amazing, but you have to be open to...Serendipity is amazing, but you have to be open to it. That openness seems to characterize your lives. Enjoy your time in Cortona, but mostly enjoy your time with your friend. I love hearing about your life.Cindy Carlssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17009777988352331926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-58580358410336378072018-04-30T14:48:24.366-07:002018-04-30T14:48:24.366-07:00Nice to read such an ode to friendship. Remember w...Nice to read such an ode to friendship. Remember we almost met? Maybe we were meant to meet at your new side of the Atlantic. We will be in Ljubljana, Innsbruck, Oberstaufen, Paris, Valencia, Barcelona, Madrid, Lisbon, Devon, and Canary Islands from October to November in that order. I wonder if we will be ever more than just friends who have never met. Or if Frances is asking us to take one of those thousand chances to meet?Carolina Esguerra Colbornhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784899826200923352noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-19724384740979599342018-04-29T00:55:25.768-07:002018-04-29T00:55:25.768-07:00I am writing you an email. . .I am writing you an email. . .Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-83966026998700573012018-04-29T00:55:03.000-07:002018-04-29T00:55:03.000-07:00Oh my Anna! You go for it! And please do keep in ...Oh my Anna! You go for it! And please do keep in touch and let us know where your adventure takes you. This is most exciting news!! Best of luck in selling your home. JackieJackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-76556621326077093252018-04-29T00:53:55.412-07:002018-04-29T00:53:55.412-07:00We've been to Tuscany but never made it as far...We've been to Tuscany but never made it as far as Cortona before. We'd rented a car and did an agriturismo stay a bit north. So it will be new territory for us - and yes, a plan to see her Bramasole . . .at least from the road . . .too bad she doesn't know we are 'friends', I might get to have coffee with her in the piazza as well. :-)Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-86294094877217210462018-04-29T00:51:04.668-07:002018-04-29T00:51:04.668-07:00Oh and it is so nice to have a Farm Gal in VA trav...Oh and it is so nice to have a Farm Gal in VA traveling along with us. Keep your comments coming so I know we haven't lost you along the way somewhere!!Jackie and Joel Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14074129927177165084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-73672243173413823852018-04-29T00:30:57.165-07:002018-04-29T00:30:57.165-07:00Under the Tuscan Sun did it for me too! Made me S...Under the Tuscan Sun did it for me too! Made me SO restless but unlike you - we never bought abroad; lost our nerve and bought again in the UK which we knew immediately was the wrong decision for us. SO now, we await a house sale and will take off - this time for good. France, Italy, Greece, Crete - somewhere like that! I really enjoy your writing.Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13443527125531144896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-1450732292961653052018-04-28T20:30:16.558-07:002018-04-28T20:30:16.558-07:00I too love Frances' books and have read all of...I too love Frances' books and have read all of her non-fiction. How wonderful that she inspired you to visit your friend in Cortona. We tried to visit Cortona but the street signs were confusing and we couldn't find it! Can't wait to hear your impressions.janhttps://www.budgettraveltalk.com/2018/03/16/kyoto-temples-randen-line/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-79741560453240112722018-04-28T17:53:49.387-07:002018-04-28T17:53:49.387-07:00I love your blog and traveling the world with you....I love your blog and traveling the world with you. Thanks! Looking forward to Cortona.<br />Farm Gal in VAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7011248318265372337.post-16076720402039070952018-04-28T10:58:42.781-07:002018-04-28T10:58:42.781-07:00Oh Jackie, please tell me how to READ this book. H...Oh Jackie, please tell me how to READ this book. Her writing is so ponderous to me I want to put it down each time I pick it back up. I have the book and somehow just cannot get into it. Is it worth trudging through after all? You know I love Italy most of all places, so I thought this would be such a great book to read right this minute, but good grief, it just doesn't take flight for me. Help !!!!!Splenderosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06421992667097947469noreply@blogger.com