I picked up my 2012/13 engagement calendar a few weeks ago. I’ve already had to plan meetings and events for 2012. When I saw this one, I knew it was meant for me this year. It is so elegantly appointed with art of women reading and has lovely literary quotes as well. This is the front cover and is repeated in the sleeve that the engagement book came nestled in. The painting, Sogni (Dreams), is by Vittorio Matteo Corcos. I just love that touch of turquoise in her scarf, don’t you?What a thrill it must be to see in person.
The cover painting reminded me of another reading woman. A toddler, actually. Here she is scanning a book. She, too, is in turquoise, a fetching color on such a little miss, and she is quite intent on the pages before her.
What are you reading these days?
I always pick up an engagement calendar, too, and that one looks tantalizing. Beautiful image. I so agree about the turquoise scarf. And there might not be anything as sweet as seeing a little one intent on the pages of a book.
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It is, Teresa, and there are more inside the year. She’s just learning to be careful with books and brings them over to sit and hear a story. I’m in heaven.
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What a perfect engagement calendar you found. It just suits you, but can you get rid of it when it is time for your 2013 calendar? The picture of Kezzie in her jammies reading just like her Yia Yia is precious.
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Here’s my little secret, Janet. I don’t get rid of them. I have quite a pile ever since I started using this type of calendar, and I keep them and refer to them for dates, like birthdays I can’t remember from year to year, when I had what doctor appointment, and for all the quotes and pictures and such.
Thank you. She’s learning to love books, for sure.
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Every element in this post is perfect Penny> Wee Kezie is so cute reading her book. A lucky child who learns to love books from birth!
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Thank you, Joan. Oh, you are so right. It’s going to be fun watching her grow into books.
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The calendar is lovely. I do love artwork of women reading. And it’s lovely to see children looking at books. Your grand-daughter I expect? We got our grandson some books about his favourite subject for Christmas – whales and sharks. I know he will be delighted.
Bookwise, I’ve just finished Track of the Cat by Nevada Barr, and am almost finished with On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder.
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I thought so, Cath, and yes, that is our grand-daughter, Kezzie. Oh, whales and sharks. Your grandson should love them.
I’ll be eagerly awaiting your review of both of these books.
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What a gorgeous calender and I love the image on the front of it, and the photo of wee Kezzie reading is so very lovely. Harriet loves books and loves being read to. She can stay still through a whole book when I read; she looks at the illustrations in the book and looks into my face and back to the page.
What am I reading at the moment – ‘Caddie Woodlawn’ thanks to you. I collected it from my library yesterday and I am enchanted with it.
I received a copy of ‘The Cat and the Fiddle’ by Jackie Morris recently and I am in love with Jackie’s painted illustrations, I watched Jackie’s progress with them on her blog http://drawingalineintime.blogspot.com. I see Jackie is moving another blog at http://www.jackiemorris.co.uk/blog
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Thank you, Marilyn. How darling your little Harriet is and I’m not at all surprised at how she loves books already as I recall the picture you posted of her with you mother. Sweet.
I’m so pleased you have Caddie Woodlawn. Enchanted. A perfect word for the book.
I must check out Jackie’s blog and illustrations. Book illustrations have always intrigued and interested me and she sounds quite wonderful, Marilyn.
We’ve had a freeze here. Brrrr.
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I love that our little ones are savoring books at such a young age. What a way to start a life! I have a Mac, and just recently I discovered a Kindle app for it. This was in anticipation of receiving my new Kindle Touch, which I ordered before it was ‘out’. (This is because I can no longer hold up a big book (arthritis) when I am reading myself to sleep in bed–I am still using ‘actual’ books, too.) Kindle has a whole bunch of free books to download, most are wonderful classics. One day last week I read “Summertime” by Edith Wharton. I couldn’t put it down. Now I am reading “The Jungle Book”, which I never read as a kid, but I have heard all about it from my grandson. Meantime, in ‘actual’ book form, I recently read “Cutting for Stone”, and loved it.
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Isn’t wonderful that they are already enjoying books? They will always have a friend with book in hand. I hope you get the Kindle soon, Mike. It’s good to know Mac has that app. We tend to think of Kindle for general ease and visual enhancement, but, haven’t taken into account ease in handling. I’m so pleased to hear that. I, too, read myself to sleep, but, there are several in my family with arthritis for which this may be a big help. Thank you for mentioning that. I haven’t read Summertime and must read it soon. Cutting for Stone is on our book discussion list for March. Your recommendation makes me want to read it all the more. Thank you.
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I hope you enjoy your calendar. Your appointments must seem more important with a book like that, especially compared to my very generic looking planner 🙂
That little girl sure is cute! Today she (pretended to) read her first book outloud – quite comical.
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I had a generic planner for years and years, Katy, then, one year, a pretty engagement calendar made it to my desk, and, voila! This one is rich in paintings and quotes. 2011/12 was from dear-old-dad and has given me many good quotes. It does not replace a very lovely wall calendar that keeps me up to date on a very special little lady and her family and which I love, dearly.
Aw. I hope the little girl will read outloud to her Yia Yia and Papa O soon, very soon.
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Isn’t it wonderful sharing books with our grandchildren? Kezzie is just adorable! She is focused on her book and I can see by the wall of books behind her she won’t run out of options! I love your engagement calendar, too. I need to find one soon…those scraps of papers with dates and appointments are stacking up! You’ve inspired me to get on it!
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It is pure bliss, Debra. Thank you. Her mommy and daddy are quite the readers in their own right. No, she won’t run out of options. Isn’t this one lovely? I got it at Barnes & Noble, where I went looking for an engagement calendar, and this one just seemed to jump into my hands. (I keep my engagement calendars from year-to-year for reference and for inspiration. I’m hopeless, I know.)
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Dear Penny,
That’s an endearing photograph of Kezzie. To begin with a love of books is to take the first step into the life of the imagination that will be a blessing throughout her life.
I, too, got Caddie Woodlawn from the library. I’m eager, on your recommendation, to read it.
Mostly I read mysteries. Some of my favorite mystery writers are Deborah Crombie, Julie Spencer-Fleming, Charles Todd, Rennie Airth, C. J. Tracy, Giles Blunt, Louise Penny, Jacqueline Winspear, Laurie R. King, Grace Brophy, Margaret Coel, Elly Griffiths, Erin Hart, Gerald Elias, Paul Doiron. Linda Fairsein. Right now I’m reading a new favorite author–“Secret of the White Rose” by Stefanie Pintoff.
Well, that’s enough–I read several other authors and I’m always looking for new mystery writers. Any suggestions?
And yes, the painting on your day book is evocative.
Peace.
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Thank you, Dee. We are blessed to have her and, yes, indeed, books will be a blessing in her life.
I hope you enjoy Caddie Woodlawn.
Oh, my. You are a prolific reader of mysteries and I doubt I could top your favorites. I will be referring to your list when I need a good mystery writer. Thank you.
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For many months I’ve been compiling a “book” for my great-grandchildren for Christmas….pages full of nursery rhymes and nonsense. The internet is such a treasure trove for locating all the right words for things which my fuzzy memory may supply only parts. Madelynn and Everett live several states away, so my opportunities to visit are limited, but I am hopeful I can still be a positive influence in their lives.
I love the look of your calendar, and your granddaughter is beautiful.
Almost forgot — currently reading (and about to finish) Following Atticus. Check out reviews on Amazon or Barnes & Noble, etc. It’s a definite treat!
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What a wonderful idea, Karen, especially with the grands living such a distance away. I’m sure you will be a positive influence in their lives and certainly understand your concern being a distance away as our little Kezzie is far off as well.
Thank you. We adore her, as all grandparents do with their grandchildren.
Following Atticus is ringing a bell. I’ll check it out, Karen. Thanks.
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I LOVE both pictures, Penny, and the lovely comparison between your two girls with a flash of turqoise. Good to see Kezzie absorbed in her books already. What a star!
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Thanks, Kate. It is so much fun watching her explore and learn (and, enjoy books).
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I’m just catching up after some days out of town, teaching a group of women about ritual and sacred space. What a pleasure to return to your blog and see your love of reading passing on through the generations. Little Kezzie looks so sweet and focussed on her book. Now I wonder where she got that from?
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Isn’t it grand to see, Juliet? I’m sure Mira does the same, and wonder about your other granddaughter, hoping she is doing okay after her loss this year. Kezzie was really concentrating when the picture was taken. I have no idea, Juliet, where that could have come from. tee hee
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I had a bookmark with that painting on it years ago! It’s gorgeous, just like your beautiful granddaughter. Women and books go together.
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What a great bookmark, Janet. Thank you. She’s a sweetie, for sure. They do go together. You are one of the few women, besides myself, who never seem to be without one.
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Books are my drug of choice! 🙂
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