tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126539575199310763.post6341273347032410662..comments2023-10-19T16:51:02.934-07:00Comments on Walk the Ridgepole: Thanksblogging V: I'm thankful for enthusiasm.Shoshanahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05280318814624346561noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126539575199310763.post-71763012488537113092010-11-15T18:32:03.524-08:002010-11-15T18:32:03.524-08:00BookClubGirl, I'm so glad!
CMPete, isn't ...BookClubGirl, I'm so glad!<br /><br />CMPete, isn't it great when you realize you're not "The Only One?" Of course I knew there were other Anne fans when I first read the books, but the experience was mostly solitary. When the centennial created Anne-buzz a couple of years ago, it was amazing to see the other fans come out of the woodwork!Shoshanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280318814624346561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126539575199310763.post-73115394372248259572010-11-15T06:48:11.451-08:002010-11-15T06:48:11.451-08:00I had the opposite experience. Betsy was the comp...I had the opposite experience. Betsy was the companion of my childhood and youth. Anne was a friend that I found when I was approaching 30. When I found Anne, I was enchanted by the phrase 'kindred spirits'. I immediately thought - Like Betsy and Tacy! To be sure, Deep Valley and Avonlea are different worlds, but they are kindred spirits too. Inhabited by vibrant youngsters, wise and pithy adults, and caring educators. Both DV and A are worlds where the common pain and joy experienced in youth are played out in a supportive background. The escapades are different, but the themes of family, yearning to be ones best self, and joy are the same. <br /><br />In 1995 when I searched the internet for 'Betsy Tacy' I shouted with joy when I found out that I wasn't 'The Only One'. Our self described cult has been a source of joy, comfort and silliness ever since. They have been there for me through job changes, out of state moves, death of DH. We are sisters that chose each other. Or, in Anne's words 'kindred spirits'.<br /><br />So for anyone looking for a new, joyous experience, recommend Betsy to Anne lovers. Or vice/versa!<br />CMPeteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126539575199310763.post-70321422259599039132010-11-14T19:47:56.333-08:002010-11-14T19:47:56.333-08:00Shoshana - thank you for hosting such a great even...Shoshana - thank you for hosting such a great event, we DID have a wonderful time. And, I continue to be impressed by Brookline Booksmith, your store rocks. You can hear me, Mitali and Melissa Wiley discuss our love for Maud Hart Lovelace some more tomorrow night at 7pm (and ask us questions) on my blog talk radio show, Book Club Girl on Air: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/book-club-girl/2010/11/16/mitali-perkins-melissa-wiley-discuss-emily-of-deep-valley-carneys-house-partyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126539575199310763.post-90601068103302387602010-11-14T11:21:38.400-08:002010-11-14T11:21:38.400-08:00Jen, I'm so glad you had such a nice time. Eve...Jen, I'm so glad you had such a nice time. Everyone's joy for the subject really made the event what it was!<br /><br />Rachel, thanks! I think I'm going to have to check them out!Shoshanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05280318814624346561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126539575199310763.post-80981767312805668942010-11-13T20:15:54.560-08:002010-11-13T20:15:54.560-08:00As an L.M. Montgomery diehard, I wholeheartedly re...As an L.M. Montgomery diehard, I wholeheartedly recommend you give the Betsy books a try. I didn't discover them until last year and they launched right up to Beloved status along with Anne.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14884782842281766119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8126539575199310763.post-325793319852171062010-11-13T19:40:06.562-08:002010-11-13T19:40:06.562-08:00"I'm so happy" that our cult is gett..."I'm so happy" that our cult is getting such wonderful attention in the blogosphere lately!!! It's a good time to be a Betsy-Tacy fan. Thank you thank you thank you for hosting such a perfectly lovely event today - we had a wonderful time!Jen D-Knoreply@blogger.com