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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
    
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Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
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Posted - Dec 27 2015 : 06:31:56 AM
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Here are a few questions to get our discussion of the book"Sheepish" going. I thought using only three questions would keep the discussion lively and not look overwhelming.
1. Did you find this book to be thought-provoking or inspiring? If so, in what way.
2. Did you enjoy the writer's style? Why, or why not?
3. Could you personally relate to anything in the book? If so,what?
Looking forward to a fun discussion!
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Happy Day! Peace in our hearts, peace in the world Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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Edited by - Song Sparrow on Jan 15 2016 03:59:24 AM |
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
    
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Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2016 : 2:56:56 PM
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Is that the title? Who is the author? |
Linda B quiltee Farmgirl #1919 FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
    
1846 Posts

Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Jan 01 2016 : 4:02:57 PM
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The author is Catherine Friend.... book was "Sheepish: Two Women, Fifty Sheep, and Enough Wool to Save the Planet" |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349 Farmgirl of the Month January 2016 http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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mountain mama
True Blue Farmgirl
  
112 Posts

Marilyn
Divide
Co
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Posted - Jan 02 2016 : 07:02:47 AM
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Amy, I'm glad we are going to discuss this book. I loved it and I would like to hear others voice on it. |
Smile a lot everyone will wonder what you are up to. Marilyn #408 |
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ceridwen
True Blue Farmgirl
    
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Carole
Champlain
New York
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2016 : 07:18:51 AM
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Oh .... I better get cracking or would that me bawwwing!  |
Carole Farmgirl Sister 3610 - Nov 7/2011 http://www.carolesquiltingetc.com
Insanity: Doing the same thing over & over again & expecting different results ~ Albert Einstein |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
    
729 Posts

Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
729 Posts |
Posted - Jan 02 2016 : 11:13:02 AM
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Hee Hee Carole! Linda, it's a quick read, if you'd like to jump in. Like Marilyn, I loved it! |
Happy Day! Peace in our hearts, peace in the world Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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quiltee
True Blue Farmgirl
    
4995 Posts

Linda
Terrell
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 02 2016 : 4:21:41 PM
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I'm trying to find it. My HPB doesn't have it. Need to see if the local library has it. |
Linda B quiltee Farmgirl #1919 FGOTM for August, 2015 and April, 2017
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
    
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Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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Posted - Jan 15 2016 : 06:45:01 AM
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1. I think my answer to this would be yes, lol. We are actually discussing having sheep now ;)
2. There are parts of this book I could have done without. Call me prudish, but I didn't need the lesbian comments, or the "not necessarily clean" chapter titles. With that said, I found the author's blunt and quirky writing style refreshingly honest. There is such a "beautifying" of farm life that many miss the idea behind it - and the fact that it is work. It is not all fun and games.. there is death... there are accidents... there are learning experiences. I actually went ahead and got her other book as well.
3. I had to laugh about the part regarding planning everything out on paper. That is so me! We are still trying to plan our future homestead out on paper, and we do not even have property yet! The other part I could really relate to is the losing of yourself to everything else... With a military hubby, household, seven children, home school, coordinating a penpal program for homeschooled children, etc, there is solitude time to do anything else.. for me. Much like she gets writer block, I get crafter's block and learning blocked. I am a learner at my core... I loved school and still do... I will probably be a professional student all my life ;) It is hard to find that balance... to still be yourself rather than just what is going on around you and what you have to do.... to still have my identity. |
~ Shannon, Sister #5349 Farmgirl of the Month January 2016 http://hudson-everydayblessings.blogspot.com/ |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
    
729 Posts

Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
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Posted - Jan 18 2016 : 04:07:33 AM
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Thanks, Shannon! I have to agree with you on pretty much all all your answers. Here's my two cents:
1. I was inspired by this book in several ways, but two stand out. First it really is a story of finding your true self, no matter what the setting you find yourself in. That so important in life, and never easy. Second, and on a much more practical note, it inspired me to seek out more small- farm produced fibers for my projects.
2. I loved her style. It was humorous, I laughed out loud quite a few times. But there was also warmth and intelligence and a good-natured honesty that really grabbed me.
3. Boy, could I relate! Growing up, my cousin's who did live on a farm teased me relentlessly about being such a softee. My Dad and Uncle said if I ever did have a farm, it would be an old-age home for animals. I related to their struggle to stay unsentimental about their animals while still respecting and caring for them. They did way better than I would. Which is why if I ever get a few chickens, they will live in luxury until the time of their natural death LOL :) After reading this I now also want a sheep or two, but that's just the dreamer in me. anyway, I loved this book! |
Happy Day! Peace in our hearts, peace in the world Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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coaloha
True Blue Farmgirl
  
66 Posts

Pam
Phoenix
Arizona
USA
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Posted - Jan 21 2016 : 7:43:31 PM
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Hi All,
I am still reading Sheepish, and I am enjoying it very much. I am finding it to be warm and humorous. Thank you for choosing this book and recommending it; I am richer for having picked it up to read. |
Pam Be distracted by joy |
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
    
729 Posts

Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
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Posted - Jan 25 2016 : 02:54:35 AM
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Glad you're enjoying it, Pam. Her style is really enjoyable to read, isn't it? I'm so glad you're joining us with the book club! |
Happy Day! Peace in our hearts, peace in the world Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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