tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post2175636291858561688..comments2024-03-21T09:14:42.433-04:00Comments on Betsy Speert's Blog: Rant #547Betsy Speerthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06228282974759764845noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-2477463130665393462014-08-31T19:26:31.214-04:002014-08-31T19:26:31.214-04:00I love the name Betsy for your fabric line! Can...I love the name Betsy for your fabric line! Can't wait to see it. GailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-35883727353854963612014-08-26T21:21:56.239-04:002014-08-26T21:21:56.239-04:00Break away from the ho-hum decorating! See Betsy&... Break away from the ho-hum decorating! See Betsy's lovely fabric fondly named Bets. It's a nod to our love of cabbage roses and chintz used in English homes for hundreds of years but usable in today's homes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00726844770808799411noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-85150950168642043612014-08-25T15:23:32.595-04:002014-08-25T15:23:32.595-04:00Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels are ALLEGED...Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels are ALLEGEDLY for teens (or adults depending on the predilections of your local public library), but before there was a "teen" genre with lots of moody romance between 16yos; when he wrote them, it just meant they weren't super-difficult to read. They're about a fictional world fraught with wizards, witches, trolls, magic suitcases, enormous turtles, Death personified, spells, etc. And they're charming and really really funny. I really enjoy the diversions about the Unseen University (where the wizards teach) and the debates between the witches and the wizards. I heart Granny Weatherwax and I think you would too. And there's a delightful romance between Death and a widow, but NO SEX. (Again, that was when young adult literature was understood very differently. And I think he wrote all the books during my lifetime, and may still be writing. Sigh.) <br /><br />I like "Heavens to Betsy" too. I like "Betsy" but I can't help thinking that something cute would be fun, too. Are you planning to make all different styles, or stick to one kind of genre? If the latter, maybe the name would be something that let the consumer know what style to expect ("Cottage Rose" or "A Seaside Cottage" or...you know, whatever was appropriate). the misfithttp://justbeinginfertile.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-4413900562181633492014-08-25T13:25:11.961-04:002014-08-25T13:25:11.961-04:00I love doing nothing too. It's just so hard to...I love doing nothing too. It's just so hard to tell when I'm through. ;-)Ellicianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-91444124937000024472014-08-24T20:34:45.250-04:002014-08-24T20:34:45.250-04:00Thanks Betsy,I totally agree. When I was younger I...Thanks Betsy,I totally agree. When I was younger I would have read all the 50 Shades cover to cover, while cooking meals for the family if that's what it took. Nowadays I just want a well written book, or essay, or paragraph even. For old school I suggest you read Joan Didion. For new school check out Caity Weaver. Let's get back to well written ANYTHING.Groovemomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15539135050106402068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-28094477869242671092014-08-24T19:20:54.365-04:002014-08-24T19:20:54.365-04:00The Betsy Collection! What can be more appropriate...The Betsy Collection! What can be more appropriate? <br /><br />Best of Luck!<br /><br />Kind regards, Anneli My kids' Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08752332933870658084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-70251883309449495352014-08-24T08:31:57.916-04:002014-08-24T08:31:57.916-04:00Betsy Speert Fabric Collection
That is what I thin...Betsy Speert Fabric Collection<br />That is what I think, then people will google you and find your fabrics!Amy Chalmershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10622362955890810774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-42111595548707051652014-08-24T01:09:01.912-04:002014-08-24T01:09:01.912-04:00I'll go way back with "Brave New World&qu...I'll go way back with "Brave New World" and it's sequel. These are by Aldous Huxley and I believe around 1923 about our future civilization. Note how many things are right on the point. He hung around with Verne, etc Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-86203532242263789962014-08-23T22:25:19.057-04:002014-08-23T22:25:19.057-04:00I also like mysteries, don't know anything abo...I also like mysteries, don't know anything about vampire books. Having said that, have you ever seen the movie, "Van Helsing" with Hugh Jackman. All of the vampires and werewolves you could possible want. <br /><br />I like the name "Betsy" for your fabric line. It defines you. GailAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-49152174296324867132014-08-23T21:54:27.681-04:002014-08-23T21:54:27.681-04:00Oh my gosh....you've read my mind!!!! This po...Oh my gosh....you've read my mind!!!! This post was exactly what I've been thinking. So many of the current books are novels for dummies. Don't even get me started on how many focus on nothing but depressing dark issues. What the heck? I want mindless fun entertainment!!! Love your cute little sandals. Are you sitting by a pool by any chance. If so, I'm jealous.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16992265910653421978noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-7475174934925897962014-08-23T21:37:11.083-04:002014-08-23T21:37:11.083-04:00The "Odd Thomas" series by Dean Koontz.The "Odd Thomas" series by Dean Koontz. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-83109191544995646812014-08-23T20:23:20.428-04:002014-08-23T20:23:20.428-04:00"The Ghost and Lady Alice" by Marion Che..."The Ghost and Lady Alice" by Marion Chesney aka M.C. BeatonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-42816559954365322342014-08-23T19:53:42.398-04:002014-08-23T19:53:42.398-04:00I recently read Storm Front, the first book in the...I recently read Storm Front, the first book in the Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher, and found it entertaining. Harry Dresden, the lead character, is a wizard who helps the Chicago Police Department solve cases. It's a mystery with plenty of paranormal activity and magic plus it's funny. I think you would enjoy it.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05206847262172965914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-19720988745686133872014-08-23T19:27:28.853-04:002014-08-23T19:27:28.853-04:00Fabrics by Betsy? I love a good mystery. Sexual te...Fabrics by Betsy? I love a good mystery. Sexual tension is O.K. but I don't need a play by play description. Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-36028544678770017362014-08-23T15:40:22.448-04:002014-08-23T15:40:22.448-04:00Oh Betsy! I hear you, girlfriend! I am 55 and I he...Oh Betsy! I hear you, girlfriend! I am 55 and I hear you loud and clear! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-60404901034734937252014-08-23T15:15:50.070-04:002014-08-23T15:15:50.070-04:00You might want to try Louise Penny, her main chara...You might want to try Louise Penny, her main character is wonderful, and the stories always have a twist. If you do, be sure to start with the first book in the Three Pines series.La Vie Quotidiennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01348063467803160245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-71686572455928390152014-08-23T14:10:26.656-04:002014-08-23T14:10:26.656-04:00Betsy Gatah.2 This being a so called retirement p...Betsy Gatah.2 This being a so called retirement period.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-43244523133531614282014-08-23T14:08:42.092-04:002014-08-23T14:08:42.092-04:00Betsy GatahBetsy GatahAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-11360518984267835302014-08-23T13:13:44.750-04:002014-08-23T13:13:44.750-04:00How about, 'Betsy Designs' or 'To you ...How about, 'Betsy Designs' or 'To you from Betsy'. No, don't like supernatural reading. But love a good mystery without all the ludicrous sex.......sweet violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217634500685029163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-49112733141571916302014-08-23T12:51:56.273-04:002014-08-23T12:51:56.273-04:00Diana Gabaldon's series Starts out post WWI...Diana Gabaldon's series Starts out post WWII with 20th century nurse Claire with stick in the mud English husband Frank (okay, I will admit I didn't even like the guy in book one) transported back to 18th century Scotland where she ends up with dashing Scottish husband Jamie. There are eight books so far in the series, and she's planning on writing a ninth book. She also has written a side series on one of the characters (a distant relative of Frank) who has a much different personality than the one she had heard he had from "old" family stories that Frank knew.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-18739878971050735162014-08-23T10:56:26.338-04:002014-08-23T10:56:26.338-04:00Highly Recommended: "Duma Key" by Stephe...Highly Recommended: "Duma Key" by Stephen King .... set in Florida ....one of the VERY best!!<br /><br />Names for Fabric Lines: "Heavens to Betsy" "Latah Gatah" "Snowbird" <br /><br />Cheers! Jan at Rosemary Cottage Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-11516425091118683582014-08-23T10:06:15.527-04:002014-08-23T10:06:15.527-04:00I sure know what you mean about enough ice cream.....I sure know what you mean about enough ice cream...<br />Reading the newest Janet Evanovich book. There is sexual tension but it is over in a flash. And I think you would enjoy the humor. But it is fluff and a fast read. Have you read Harlen Coben? I don't remember much ice cream in his books...or I am just forgetting (I blame that on my age!). Love a good mystery, but the supernatural stuff isn't for me. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15419064675503630388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-780745603109193534.post-2576526029368202822014-08-23T09:04:31.500-04:002014-08-23T09:04:31.500-04:00Old Glory by BetsyOld Glory by BetsyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com