Book Review: Van Goghs Letters... my art studio, art journal thoughts, art supplies, etc. Eldertalk 2024-08-14 | Here's a book I completely love and hope to reread next year. I am wildly enthusiastic about The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh because of his dedication to and love of painting! This book is so very inspiring to me, as an artist who admires what he did with the brief life that he had. It may not have been the life he imagined and wanted, it may have had many devastating disappointments, but to me, 100+ years later, his life was a beautiful story of devotion to art in many aspects. I feel very God-blessed to have read this book.My Van Gogh buddy readers:@faithbooks7906 - Faith@Eden-Restored - Deirdre@BookTimewithElvis - Mark#vangogh#vangoghart #artinspiration BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Letters of Vincent Van Gogh, edited by Ronald de LeeuwVan Gogh: The Complete Paintings, by Ingo F. Walther and Rainer MetzgerArt friend GladysHer instagram: instagram.com/missy_pua57..........................................................Connectionslindajomartin.comhttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthGratitudeBible Verse of the Month"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV)
Book Acquisitions: Missing 411, Bigfoot, All by David Paulides // Aka: a book haul unboxing Eldertalk 2024-09-18 | Another book haul. This one is very special to my heart, believe it or not... because I used to be a Bigfoot researcher and I've been wanting to buy the Missing 411 books for years, but couldn't afford to until now. Good thing I didn't buy them before because most of my books burned in the 2020 forest fire that ate my home. I'm finally in a house again and am buying some of the books I lost, and some that are new to me.I just bought all the published books of David Paulides... two are about Bigfoot and the rest are about his Missing 411 research. I read the two Bigfoot books about 15 years ago and reviewed them on a Bigfoot blog site I own. (The blog is no longer being updated.) I've moved on from Bigfoot research, for the most part, but who knows, I could still go back to it if I wanted to. I probably won't. Mr. Paulides is a former law enforcement officer who uses police investigative skills to research missing persons cases. The cases he looks into are specifically about unusual circumstances. If you watch his YouTube channel you'll soon learn what he considers a Missing 411 case. You can find that YouTube channel here: @canammissingproject Where to buy the books: nabigfootsearch.comDo NOT buy them at Amazon - those are sold by resellers at a higher cost.#davidpaulides#missing411 #bigfootbooksBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO(All of these are by David Paulides.)The Hoopa ProjectTribal BigfootMissing 411 - Eastern United StatesMissing 411 - Western United StatesMissing 411 - IdahoMissing 411 - MontanaMissing 411 - WashingtonMissing 411 - The Devil's in the DetailsMissing 411 - North America and BeyondMissing 411 - A Sobering CoincidenceMissing 411 - A Geographical Cluster MapMissing 411 - Hunters Missing 411 - Off the GridMissing 411 - CanadaMissing 411 - Law (Land, Air and WaterAlso: The Track Record newsletter archive (digital)MOVIES MENTIONEDMissing 411Missing 411 - HuntersMissing 411 - The UFO ConnectionThey are all available to watch for free on Tubi (there are ads at the beginning)tubitv.com.......................................................................Connectionslindajomartin.comhttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthGratitudeBible Verse of the Month"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV)
Illustrated notes for Psalm 1 - good advice for whoever wants it Eldertalk 2024-09-10 | Hello - here are my illustrated notes for Psalm 1. I think the psalm is saying - take it or leave it, but there are consequences to your decision, or benefits. We all get to make choices about how we live. My thanks to @gdrew my artist friend, for the term, "illustrated notes."#booktuber #bible #psalm1 This Illustrating Bible was purchased at Dayspring.com not long after the big forest fire devoured the Bible I originally drew pictures in. The book is big and heavy! During the three years I lived in the travel trailer I didn't use this much because the size of it wasn't convenient for use in a trailer. But now I have a place for it.This is a NIV Bible. New International Version. This is not one of the versions I usually use but it was the only translation I could find for this Illustrating Bible at the time. When I lived in North Idaho, some of my friends would jokingly call NIV the North Idaho Version. I still think of it that way. I miss living in Idaho soooo much. I had great friends there. Wonderful people!The colors were applied with Tombow markers.The black pens used: Zebra Millipen and Uniball.The tabs came from biblesandcoffee.com/collections/bibletabs The Bible is from dayspring.com .......................................................................Connectionslindajomartin.comhttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthGratitudeBible Verse of the Month"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV)
Midway Through Les Misérables - a few comments Eldertalk 2024-09-07 | This book is terrifying! Just the length of it. The digressions! The Battle of Waterloo! Too many details! However, Les Misérables is impressive. Well-written of course. (Victor Hugo) . . . I'm actually taking a break from reading this novel this month. There's so much BOOK here I realized I was burnt out on reading it and needed a break. I decided to read something lighthearted instead... so I chose Perestroika in Paris by Jane Smiley, which may have been a mistake.#lesmiserables #víctorhugo #booktubecommunity .......................................................................Connectionslindajomartin.comhttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthGratitudeBible Verse of the Month"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV)
My review of The Johnstown Flood (spoiler free) & a McCullough Readalong Update Eldertalk 2024-09-01 | I don't feel right about saying I "enjoyed" reading about the Johnstown flood. It was a great book, well-written, but the flood and over 2000 tragic deaths is not something one could "enjoy." I do "appreciate" the book as I think dam safety is a topic we all should be aware of, and I'm glad I read the book. The flood is counted as one of the major disasters in the history of the United States.I'm hosting the McCullough Readalong event.My co-host is Erion @BookZealots The schedule for the readalong is found on my blog at lindajomartin.com#johnstownpa #mculloughreadalong#davidmccullough BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Johnstown Flood, by David McCulloughThe Great Bridge, by David McCullough..........................................................Find out more about the Klamath Dam Removals here:klamathrenewal.org/project-materialsfacebook.com/groups/384246450824754..........................................................Connectionslindajomartin.comhttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthGratitudeBible Verse of the Month"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV)
Art Books! for an event: Framed in September & an Art Book Giveaway 2024 Eldertalk 2024-08-31 | Art & Books go together... so now there's a Booktube event to promote the reading of art books. I will participate!Framed in September! I found out about it from @bouquinsbooks youtube.com/watch?v=_3oJceCIpBQcohosts:@HannahsBooks @anotherbibliophilereads @lindysmagpiereads @heathergregg9975 #artreadathon #framedinseptember #artbooks BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Letters of Vincent Van GoghThe Secret Life of Sunflowers, by Marta Molnar(( I'm reading The Secret Life of Sunflowers with @faithbooks7906 and @Eden-Restored ))The World of Urban Sketching, by Stephanie BowerBrave Intuitive Painting, by Flora BowleyPortraits, by Susan Miller Bradbury..........................................................Connectionslindajomartin.comhttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthGratitudeBible Verse of the Month"Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 NKJV)
McCullough Readalong & The Great Bridge Book Giveaway Eldertalk 2024-07-29 | The McCullough Readalong is about to start! We'll be reading all the history books of David McCullough in the order in which they were written. See my previous video for more information:Announcing the David McCullough Readalongyoutube.com/watch?v=lAvBhU73XcICo-host: @BookZealots - ErionHer video: Join Our Readalongyoutube.com/watch?v=igwan7-bXakThe winner of "The Great Bridge" ... will you please let me know where to send your book? You can email me: lindajm@gmail.com BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Johnstown Flood, by David McCulloughThe Great Bridge, by David McCulloughFashion........ I have to mention I was wearing a Hilo Hattie (brand) caftan. I am not being paid for an endorsement!! I bought it because I thought I was going on a vacation to Hawaii. I changed my mind, but I still sometimes wear the clothes. I've never been to Hawaii but I have been inside the Statue of Liberty and climbed to the top. It all works out in the end. I'm pretty excited and /stressed/ because I'm starting and sponsoring a readalong for the first time ever, and doing a book giveaway for the first time as well. I hope this will be the first of many readalongs and book giveaways. #bookgiveaway #davidmccullough #mcculloughreadalong..........................................................Connectionslindajomartin.comhttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthSingBible Verse of the Month"Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord;it is fitting for the pure to praise him.” – (Psalm 33:1 NLT)
Greatroom Tour // new rug, curtains and cabinet this month! Eldertalk 2024-07-26 | I am finally ready to show you my greatroom (as they call it on the house plan) ... it is small like the rest of my house.. but large enough for me... in fact, I'd say it is perfect for me, and I like the cabin-like feel of having a small home. I guess my biggest problem with it is that I'm likely to make it too crowded with furnishings... I have to be very careful about what I allow in. This month I made some improvements with new curtain rods, curtains, and a large rug, and a new kitchen cabinet I put together myself. It is starting to look very home-like in here. I still need a dining table, chairs, and a recliner or two. I don't think there will be room for a sofa. There is no TV. I've just been watching TV on my computer using Hulu, Amazon Prime, and Paramount Plus. I like to watch reality TV shows mainly including Masterchef, various real estate shows like House Hunters, and Survivor. I'm hoping also to get a big TV again, like the one I had before the forest fire that destroyed my previous home. Well, it is all in a state of change so if I'm able to get better furniture I might make another greatroom video to show you the improvements. Did you notice that my ottoman is a packing bin with a pillow on top? Maybe I'll get a better one someday... but I'm happy to just have a nice home to read in, and a place to rest and be comfortable while I read. It is so much better than living in a travel trailer, but we do what we must and the travel trailer for three years was a great blessing under the circumstances.Getting furniture out here in the boonies (middle of a forest) isn't as easy as it sounds, but I'm sure it will all come together in time. My efforts to get a dining table and chairs have been fruitless, but my brother might bring me one that used to belong to my mother, years ago. #hometour #cabinhouse #smallhouseinterior ..........................................................Connectionslindajomartin.comhttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthSingBible Verse of the Month"Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord;it is fitting for the pure to praise him.” – (Psalm 33:1 NLT)
Book Acquisitions // aka: book haul Eldertalk 2024-07-09 | If you can't go buy a book, the next best thing is to look at someone else's books, right? Well, here's a look at some books I recently received in boxes delivered to my porch. Actually, the Christian books get delivered to the local post office and the others get put on my porch. There are no local bookstores so I think I save a lot of money by acquiring books online. They would cost a lot more if I went to Barnes & Noble.#bookhauls #newbooks #booktubecommunity #bookpurchases#bookhaul Mentioned in this video:@faithbooks7906 - Faith@ShawnDStandfast - ShawnBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Dreamt Land, by Mark AraxThe Annotated Mansfield Park, by Jane AustenThe Searchers: The Making of an American Legend, by Glenn FrankelBread of Life: Savoring the All-Satisfying Goodness of Jesus Through the Art of Bread Making, by Abigail DoddsJournal: "In all things God works for the good of those who love Him and who have been called according to His purpose." (Romans 8:28), by Christian Art GiftsThen and Now Bible Maps Insert, by Rose Publishing..........................................................Connectionslindajomartin.comhttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthSingBible Verse of the Month"Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord;it is fitting for the pure to praise him.” – (Psalm 33:1 NLT)
On the Mountain Eldertalk 2024-07-05 | The temps here in the valley are 100 degrees (plus) this week but our power company had some kind of equipment failure on Wednesday. They said the power would be back on later that day, then switched it to 10 am on July 4 (on our holiday of all days) and then changed it to the early afternoon then the late afternoon. I met with some other ladies in the town for a women's Bible study this morning, then when I got home there was still no electricity - so I decided if they weren't going to turn on the power until 5, I'd find something else to do besides staying in an overheated house! I have a nice van with air conditioning so I decided to drive north to Oregon over the mountain. It is a one hour drive each way. Of course I listened to an audiobook as I was driving (the one about spending the winter in the Bitterroot Mountains of North Idaho). I went to Cave Junction, Oregon. Here's what they have that my little town doesn't have: a big supermarket, lots of restaurants, coffee places for mochas and lattes etc., fast food restaurants (I stopped at Dairy Queen for a sandwich)... and gas that is a lot less expensive than in California... with full service (meaning, a man that will pump it for me.) Also Oregon has no sales tax so that makes it an attractive journey for anyone from CA who wants to buy things. I spent a few hours there. The used bookstore that used to be there is gone. The Chinese restaurant I used to go to a lot is gone... it was completely torn down! Anyhow, I found a place to stop on the way home and decided to film this brief video so you too can look at burned trees. It will probably take about 30 years for our forests to recover from the fire. I wish they'd cut down all the burned trees, but they don't. They just let them stand and rot in place. The only trees they cut down were the ones that might have fallen on the roadways.This evening it is July 4 and I hear someone outside playing with fireworks which is absolutely forbidden in the National Forest. They are probably doing it on private property but still, it distresses most of us who live here. So dangerous!!AUDIOBOOK I LISTENED TO AS I TRAVELEDIndian Creek Chronicles: A Winter in the Bitterroot Wilderness, by Pete FrommThe man who wrote the memoir was, at that time, a college student in Montana (originally from Wisconsin) who was trying to be a mountain man. He took a job working for the Department of Fish and Game. He had to live in a tent in the Bitterroot Mountains for seven months, all winter, alone, to keep an eye on Indian Creek to make sure the water didn't freeze, as salmon were being spawned there. His compensation? He was paid 200 dollars per month for seven months! How crazy is that? Only 200 a month for giving up everything.......... including his college scholarship. Well, he learned a lot from the adventure, I'm sure, and had something to write a memoir about. This was a priceless experience...........................................................Connectionslindajomartin.comhttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthSingBible Verse of the Month"Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord;it is fitting for the pure to praise him.” – (Psalm 33:1 NLT)
Lindas Literature - JULY Hopes & Intentions ... ie: TBR Eldertalk 2024-07-04 | Happy Independence Day! Hot summer days and books, coming right up. Temps over 110 expected here in a few days. And today, there's a power outage until 10 tomorrow morning! What? Why? I don't know. Well, I have my Kindle ready to go, and my phone, and a battery powered reading light. I should be able to enjoy the evening even without power. I have my wifi connected to my Jackery power station, and plan to use that connection to upload this video. Life's good.This July 4 is my 10-year anniversary of baptism! I was baptized at North Country Chapel by Pastor Bob and Pastor Clayton.#booktubecommunity #readinglist #bookishlife ..........................................................MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO@faithbooks7906 - Faith@Eden-Restored - Deirdre @BookZealots - ErionThe Dreamt Land, by Mark AraxSwimming Pretty, by Vicki ValosikMansfield Park, by Jane AustinLetters of Vincent Van GoghLetters of Paul in the BibleThe Lord by Romano GuardiniThree Men in a Boat by Jerome K. JeromeThe Story of My Life, by Helen KellerIndian Creek Chronicles, by Peter FrommLost on Purpose, by Patrick TaylorUncle Tom's Cabin, by Harriet Beecher Stowe..........................................................Connectionshttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthSingBible Verse of the Month"Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord;it is fitting for the pure to praise him.” – (Psalm 33:1 NLT)
June Reading Roundup // June on the Range // Westerns and Memoirs! Eldertalk 2024-07-03 | Well, hello again... here I am telling you what I finished reading in June. My thoughts were focused, for the most part, on the June on the Range event created by @michaelk.vaughan8617 This video has serious production issues! The picture jerks back and forth a few times - and I used the "drop to black" transition to try to cover some of those issues. Sorry if it seems like a crazy editing job, but I wasn't going to re-film the entire thing because of some camera-jerks so I just edited it to pieces instead. I'll try to avoid this next time. Perhaps I need a new filming method!?The June on the Range event includes reading books by Louis L'Amour and Zane Grey, plus two other Western novels of the reader's choice. I ended up reading six Westerns because I apparently like them so much, and I wanted to be sure to get to two that were highly recommended.#juneontherange #westernbooks #booktuber BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOFlint, by Louis L'AmourO Pioneers, by Willa CatherLost on Purpose, by Patrick TaylorBeautiful on the Mountain, by Jeannie LightTo the Last Man, by Zane GreyTrue Grit, by Charles PortisThe Diezmo, by Rick BassThe Ox-Bow Incident, by Walter Van Tilburg Clark..........................................................New Mexico map - thanks to Google Maps..........................................................Connectionshttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthSingBible Verse of the Month"Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord;it is fitting for the pure to praise him.” – (Psalm 33:1 NLT)
David McCullough Readalong Announcement & Book Giveaway Eldertalk 2024-06-26 | This is the official announcement video for the new David McCullough Readalong. It starts in August 2024.Co-host - Erion @BookZealots There are twelve books and the plan is to read them in the order of publication from 1968 through 2019.All books are scheduled for either one or two months. Books over 500 pages are scheduled for two months. There is a scheduled break-month (or two) between every few volumes. This will give people a rest from McCullough or give slow readers an opportunity to catch up.The schedule is posted as a PDF download on my blog: lindajomartin.com#davidmcculloughreadalong#davidmccullough#booktubecommunity #readalong BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOAll are by David McCullough.The Johnstown Flood: The Incredible Story Behind One of the Most Devastating Disasters America Has Ever KnownThe Great Bridge: The Epic Story of the Building of the Brooklyn BridgeThe Path Between the Seas: The Creation of the Panama Canal, 1870-1914Mornings on HorsebackBrave Companions: Portraits in HistoryTrumanJohn Adams Optional: The Course of Human Events (lecture)1776Optional: Collecting History (collection of source documents)Optional: In the Dark Streets Shineth: A 1941 Christmas Eve Story (speech/story)The Greater Journey: Americans in ParisThe Wright BrothersThe American Spirit: Who We Are and What We Stand For (speeches)The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West...........................................................Connectionshttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthPersevereBible Verse of the Month"My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” – (2 Corinthians 12:8 NLT)
Literary Acquisitions aka. Book Haul Eldertalk 2024-06-22 | Acquisitions is such a cool word, with the c before the q ... well, I like it. Anyhow, I got some books and want to tell you about them.#bookhaul #booktubecommunity#newbooksCHANNELS MENTIONED (VanGogh Buddy Readers)@faithbooks7906 - Faith@Eden-Restored - Deirdre@BookTimewithElvis - Mark@BookZealots - Erion and PrometheusBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Essential Companion to Christian History, by Stephen BackhousePaul, A Biography, by N.T. WrightVan Gogh: The Complete Paintings, by Walther and MetzgerThe Letters of Vincent Van GoghOperation Paperclip, by Annie JacobsenThe Master Plan of Evangelism, by Dr. Robert E ColemanThe Great Bridge, by David McCulloughConnectionshttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthPersevereBible Verse of the Month"My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” – (2 Corinthians 12:8 NLT)
Home Sweet Home :: Im Back Already! Eldertalk 2024-06-20 | Thanks so much to everyone who prayed for my health and also to those who prayed for my travel safety! I had a great trip to Medford and back. Imagine driving 2+1/2 hours to get there. It took an hour to get over the mountain and out of this valley, then another hour to get to Grant's Pass, then a half-hour to get to the hair salon in Medford! I had the sweetest hair stylist with many years of experience, and she did a great professional job. At the end she kept saying, "There, you have a STYLE now." So apparently "Dutch Boy" isn't a style. Or at least not one anyone would want? I like the new style better, for sure. I was amused by noticing that all the hair stylists had long hair! But they made money cutting everyone else's hair. Hmmm.The doctor was a thin small woman only slightly younger than me. She had no problem identifying my issue, and she looked around for other possible issues on my skin. I appreciated that. I was told to return in a year, and to go home and wait for the bill as Medicare will pay only 80% of it and they didn't accept my backup insurance. I'm okay with that. It was a nice clean and professional clinic. In the video I said something was going to turn red, scab over, then fall off... it is the scab that will fall off, not my nose. I'm so grateful. So far so good. God is good.I'm so excited about my new van tires! I got them from Les Schwab. Best quality. While waiting I got to talk to two very nice people. First Lisa. When she left I noticed her wearing a cross and let her know I'm a Christian too and that I hope we'll see each other again in heaven when we get there. Then a man sat down, another Christian! When I left we exchanged names and he said his wife is also named Linda. And I said one of my best friends was named Dennis like him. Sorry to say, my Dennis friend departed this life in 2021, a thing of great sadness for me.So - Books! BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOTo the Last Man, by Zane GreyThe Light of Western Stars, by Zane GreyThat's all !!!Images sourced from Amazon (books)Connectionshttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthPersevereBible Verse of the Month"My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” – (2 Corinthians 12:8 NLT)
An Old Wish List, My Art Studio, and Bookish Pursuits Eldertalk 2024-06-18 | Today's video is a mid-month ramble with an announcement (fair warning so as not to shock anyone) about my impending haircut. I found an old pink wish list while sorting through a box of paper clutter, and shared that with you in this video. It was fun for me to see what I wanted about fifteen years ago, and to see what I got and what I didn't get. Yet. One of those things was an art studio. I tried to make one last year in my shed but I never felt it was truly accessible because the shed isn't climate control friendly (no electricity.) So I have a better art studio in what was supposed to be the master bedroom for this new house. Love it. So this video has a small tour of the art studio which I call my day room.Next of course I did a brief review of bookish things... the books I'm now reading and the books I've already finished during this month of June '24. Yes, I apparently almost always feel I have to mention books.Channels mentioned:@BookTimewithElvis - Mark@faithbooks7906 - Faith@Eden-Restored - Deirdre#wishlist #artstudiotour#currentlyreading BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Ox-Bow Incident, by Walter Van Tilburg ClarkTo the Last Man, by Zane GreyLes Misérables, by Victor HugoThe Letters of Vincent Van GoghSwimming Pretty, by Vicki Valosik Strange Fire, by John McArthur25 Books Every Christian Should ReadOn the Incarnation, by AthanasiusThe Lord, by Romano GuardiniFlint, by Louis L'AmourO Pioneers!, by Willa CatherLost on Purpose, by Patrick TaylorBeautiful on the Mountain, by Jeannie LightImages sourced from Amazon (books)Connectionshttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthPersevereBible Verse of the Month"My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” – (2 Corinthians 12:8 NLT)
Western TV Shows & Novels // June On the Range Eldertalk 2024-06-16 | This is a mid-month June on the Range ramble about Western TV Shows and Novels. June On the Range is a Booktube event created by:@michaelk.vaughan8617 #juneontherange#summerreading #westerntv #westernbooksBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Californios, by Louis L'AmourThe Light of Western Stars, by Zane GreyThe Mark of Zorro, by Johnston McCulleyShane, by Jack SchaefferHeart of Gold, by Robin Lee HatcherFlint by Louis L'AmourO Pioneers! by Willa CatherThe Ox-Bow Incident, by Walter Van Tilburg ClarkTo the Last Man, by Zane GreyTrue Grit, by Charles PortisBlood Meridian, by Cormac McCarthyThe Virginian, by Owen WisterTV SHOWS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOBonanzaWagon TrainMaverickGunsmokeRawhideThe Big ValleyThe VirginianImages sourced from Wikipedia/Wikimedia and Amazon (books)Connectionshttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthPersevereBible Verse of the Month"My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” – (2 Corinthians 12:8 NLT)
May 2024 Reading Retrospective Eldertalk 2024-06-05 | This is my May 2024 reading retrospective video. In other words, it is a wrap-up! I admit I like to play with the language and I try to be original. Sometimes I think there's not enough originality and creativity in Booktube. We all need to try to be unique. But the main thing is - we want to know what our fellow Booktubers are reading! So this video explains what I read during May and it also includes a section at the end that lists everything I read during January through April 2024.#booktubecommunity#christianbooks #christianbooktuberChannels mentioned@faithbooks7906 - Faith@faithandbooks - Samantha~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~✔ Christian Creativity - Adorning the Dark: Thoughts on Community, Calling, and the Mystery of Making, by Andrew Peterson - ★★★★★✔ Christian Biography - Paul, A Biography, by N.T. Wright - ★★★★★✔ Memoir - What Comes Next and How to Like It, by Abigail Thomas - ★★★★★✔ Juvenile Fiction - Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy, byGary D. Schmidt - ★★★★✔ Juvenile Fiction - Old Yeller, by Fred Gipson - ★★★★★✔ Christian Nonfiction - Rembrandt Is In the Wind: Learning to Love Art Through the Eyes of Faith, by Russ Ramsey - ★★★★★✔ Christian Nonfiction - Power Through Prayer, by EM Bounds - ★★★★★Connectionshttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreadsMy Word of the MonthPersevereBible Verse of the Month"My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” – (2 Corinthians 12:8 NLT)
25 Christian Classic Books & Beautiful on the Mountain Eldertalk 2024-05-21 | I've been inspired to read more classic Christian literature by a book I ordered from Christianbook-Com, "25 Books Every Christian Should Read." You know me, I just had to know which books they recommended and why. Some of these books I'd never heard of before! I plan to try to read them all. Their book contains a brief synopsis of each book along with an explanation of why they believe it is important and life transforming. There are excerpts and study guide questions, and more. For me it is a fun book to read; I'm enjoying it.The books were chosen by readers who are both Catholic and Protestant (various denominations) and I even noticed one of the books is a Quaker classic, which interests me because some of my ancestors were Quakers who came to North America in the 1600's because of persecution in England. Back then Quakers were more closely aligned with the Bible than they are now, for the most part, as I understand it. My 6x Great Grandfather's Bible was considered a precious family heirloom. I don't know who has it now.I'm wondering if anyone else would like to read these classics with me. I've read only three of them so far. We could start a Goodreads group to discuss them, or discuss them on Faith's new theology discord group if she's okay with that.@faithbooks7906 - FaithI also mentioned that Deirdre is discussing Mere Christianity on her channel.@Eden-Restored - DeirdreThe book covers all came from Amazon which is where I buy a lot of my books, due to pricing and availability, especially for Kindle. amazon.com#christianbooks #christianbooktuber #booktubecommunity ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~Source Book:25 Books Every Christian Should Read, selected by Renovarérenovare.orgMore books offered by Renovaré: renovare.org/booksRECOMMENDED BOOKS I'VE READ ALREADYThe Cloud of Unknowing, by AnonymousThe Pilgrim's Progress, by John BunyanThe Cost of Discipleship, by Dietrich BonhoefferRECOMMENDED BOOKS I STARTED BUT HAVEN'T FINISHEDConfessions of St. AugustineThe Divine Comedy, by Dante AlighieriThe Imitation of Christ, by Thomas a KempisMere Christianity, by CS LewisRECOMMENDED BOOKS I HAVE YET TO READOn the Incarnation, by St. AthanasiusThe Sayings of the Desert FathersThe Rule of St. BenedictRevelations of Divine Love, by Julian of NorwichThe PhilokaliaInstitutes of the Christian Religion, by John CalvinThe Interior Castle, by St. Teresa of AvilaDark Night of the Soul, by St. John of the CrossPensées, by Blaise PascalThe Practice of the Presence of God, by Brother LawrenceA Serious Call to a Devout and Holy Life, by William LawThe Way of a Pilgrim, by AnonymousThe Brothers Karamazov, by DostoevskyOrthodoxy, by GK ChestertonPoetry by Gerard Manley HopkinsA Testament of Devotion, by Thomas R. KellyThe Seven Storey Mountain, by Thomas MertonThe Return of the Prodigal Son, by Henri JM NouwenAND ONE MORE BOOK I'M CURRENTLY READINGBeautiful on the Mountain, by Jeannie LightConnectionshttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreads"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” – (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Summer of Sport 2024 - Announcement Eldertalk 2024-05-19 | I'm a co-host for the Summer of Sport in 2024! My specialty is sports for old women. I love to read books about old women who have done amazing things.#summerofsport#summerofsport2024#summerreading #sportsbooks #booktubecommunity #booktube #booktubesummerofsportCo-Hosts (lots of them this time!)@BookTimewithElvis - Mark@saintdonoghue - Steve Donoghue@anotherbibliophilereads - Greg@bighardbooks770 - Allen @TimeTravelReads - Melissa@billruttenberg - Bill Ruttenberg@RaynorReadsStuff - Debs@LiterateTexan - Randy Ray@ShawnDStandfast - Shawn Standfast@JoeSpivey02 - Joe Spivey@Eldertalk - that's me of course!BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOGrandma Gatewood's Walk, by Ben Montgomery - hikingThe Ride of Her Life, by Elizabeth Letts - equestrian travelSwimming Pretty, By Vicki Valosik - synchronized swimmingNot Too Late, by Gwendolyn Bounds - obstacle course racingThe photos of the Tulare Fair Courts and Jockey Club are screenshots from Google Maps. Thank you Google for allowing the use with attribution.Connectionshttps://linktr.ee/lindajomartingoodreads.com/lindajminstagram.com/lindajoreads"Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” – (2 Corinthians 5:17)
Currently Reading - May 2024 Eldertalk 2024-05-06 | So happy to be reading. This video is about what I'm currently reading. I'm working on an April recap / wrapup but it is taking time. I'm trying something new and like I explained in this video, the first four days of May were filled with reading that took up most of my spare time, so the April video didn't get done yet.#booktubecommunity #literaturelovers #christianbooks Channels mentioned:@faithbooks7906 - Faith@BookTimewithElvis - Mark@faithandbooks - SamanthaBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOPaul, a Biography, by NT WrightBeautiful on the Mountain, by Jeannie LightThe Letters of Vincent Van GoghOld Yeller, by Frank GipsonPower Through Prayer, by EM BoundsStrange Fire, by John MacArthurWhat Comes Next and How To Like It, by Abigail Thomas...Are you on Goodreads? If so please connect with me there...goodreads.com/lindajmI just started a new bookish Instagram...... please follow...instagram.com/lindajoreadsMy art Instagram.....instagram.com/art_in_the_campMy bookish blog: lindajomartin.com"Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” – Jesus (John 17:17)
Unboxing an Order of Christian Books Eldertalk 2024-04-10 | I love to get books from Christianbook.Com ... prices are reasonable and the books are what I love to read about - in the spirit of Philippians 4:8 - "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." KJVChildren of Bethesda Orphanage, Iganga, Ugandachildrenofbethesdaministry.orgMany Iganga children have lost their parents due to AIDS.Pastor Wambi is also building a church and does outreach ministry for children who are not living in the orphanage and for families needing food in his area.#christianbooks #christianbooktuber #booktubecommunity#eldertalkBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOJesus In Me: Experiencing the Holy Spirit as a Constant Companion, by Anne Graham LotzWhen Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty without Hurting the Poor and Yourself, by Steve Corbett and Brian FikkertHow to Pray: The Best of John Wesley on PrayerLessons From a Sheep Dog: A True Story of Transforming Love, by Phillip KellerAnatomy of a Revived Church: Seven Findings on How Congregations Avoided Death, by Thom S. RainerSharing the Gospel With Ease: How the Love of Christ Can Flow Naturally from Your Life, by Thom S. Rainer...Are you on Goodreads? If so please connect with me there...goodreads.com/lindajmI just started a new bookish Instagram...... please follow...instagram.com/lindajoreadsMy bookish blog: lindajomartin.com"Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” – Jesus (John 17:17)
My People April TBR Eldertalk 2024-04-08 | This is my People April TBR. People April is an event for reading memoirs, biographies, letter collections etc. focusing on people and their unique experiences in life. I love memoirs SO MUCH I had to participate in this event.Hosted by:@scallydandlingaboutthebook2711 @bouquinsbooks Sorry I didn't know your name when I made this video, but pleased to make your acquaintance!#peopleapril#memoirs#biographies#booktubecommunity #eldertalkBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOI Am, I Am, I Am: Seventeen Brushes With Death, by Maggie O'FarrellHamnet, by Maggie O'FarrellI Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya AngelouBeautiful on the Mountain, by Jeannie LightThe Manicurist's Daughter, by Susan LieuAnn Judson: A Missionary Life for Burma, by Sharon JamesPaul, A Biography, by NT Wright...Are you on Goodreads? If so please connect with me there...goodreads.com/lindajmI just started a new bookish Instagram...... please follow...instagram.com/lindajoreadsMy bookish blog: lindajomartin.com"Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” – Jesus (John 17:17)
Books I Finished Reading During March 2024 - aka: Wrap-up! Eldertalk 2024-04-06 | Hello everyone.......... wrapping it all up for March 2024, here's my list of books I finished reading during that month. I always count books in the month I finish reading them, regardless of when I started. In this video I show five books that qualified to be added to my USA Roadtrip Reading Adventure map. It is great fun to locate appropriate books and travel vicariously through literature.Four of the books were physical copies and three were audiobooks. One was a Kindle version. I read the audiobooks much faster than the others, but I don't like to read much nonfiction that way. For nonfiction I much prefer a hardback or paperback. #booktubecommunity#usaroadtrip #literaturelovers #eldertalkBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOWhen To Walk Away, by Gary Thomas1776, by David McCulloughThe Johnstown Flood, by David McCulloughThe Great Bridge, by David McCulloughThe Pioneers, by David McCulloughI'd Rather Be Reading, by Anne BogelLife Lessons From James, by Max LucadoA River Runs Through It & Other Stories, by Norman MacleanA Lasting Impression, by Tamera AlexanderAn American Childhood, by Annie DillardLaurel's Dream, by Pepper BashamThe Heart of the Mountains, by Pepper Basham...Are you on Goodreads? If so please connect with me there...goodreads.com/lindajmI just started a new bookish Instagram...... please follow...instagram.com/lindajoreadsMy bookish blog: lindajomartin.com"Sanctify them by Your truth. Your word is truth.” – Jesus (John 17:17)
Surprise Book Mail from Macmillan Publishers! Eldertalk 2024-03-26 | I went to the post office today to pick up my mail and all I got was one of those yellow slips telling me I had a package to pick up at the main desk. I got in line behind two people I know somewhat (small town acquaintances) and then got a big surprise when the postmaster handed me a white envelope from Macmillan Publishers! I had no idea why - unless maybe it was a Goodreads Giveaway book that I didn't get an email about (it has happened in the past.) But NO, it wasn't a Goodreads Giveaway book. I have checked my Goodreads account and confirmed that was not the source of this book surprise.Anyhow, thank you to Celadon Books (division of Macmillan) and to Susan Lieu, for trusting me with a copy of your book. You must know how much I love to read and review memoirs! I do tend to review every book I read these days, over at Goodreads, my home-away-from-YouTube.BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOOnly one book:The Manicurist's Daughter, by Susan LieuMy bookish blog: lindajomartin.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/lindajm"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
Sometimes Less is More... re: video length! ...and incidentally, comment exchanging! Eldertalk 2024-03-16 | I'd like to discuss video length. Who here thinks it is a good idea to post videos that are so long that most people won't watch them? I think a lot of people are like me and have limited time on their hands to sit and listen to Booktube videos.My point is that I want to get to know you all better but I don't have time to watch you discuss books for 25 minutes or 30 minutes or more. Maybe it is just me, but my attention span lags unless I'm extremely invested in the topic, or if I have a friendship with the Booktuber I'm listening to. The longer the video, the less likely I am to click on it and watch, and lately I've had to stop videos halfway when I realized I was watching a 25-45 minute video and just couldn't go on!My time is pretty valuable. We each have a limited amount and I have other things to do: reading, gardening, making my own videos, painting, etc.I just want to let a lot of people know that I don't have time to watch their lengthy videos, and it might be better to post short ones that more people would have time to watch. That would give me a chance to get to know you better, and believe me when I say I very much want to get to know you better and establish a friendship of some kind. That's the most important part of Booktube, for me. I need to know and trust the people I'm getting book recommendations from.If anyone here is worried about their "watch time" really, don't bother. Booktube is a hobby and very few VERY FEW Booktubers will ever make money at it. I don't even know if anyone has ads enabled on their videos because I pay for the Premium YouTube account and no longer see ads of any kind on this site. What a great blessing, well worth the money!#booktube#discussion #youtubeissue Absolutely no books were mentioned in this video. Very unusual, for me.The thumbnail photo of a clock came from Pixabay.My bookish blog: lindajomartin.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/lindajm
Gables in April - ie: Gabepril !!! A Readalong Booktube Event Eldertalk 2024-03-15 | Gabepril ... An April 2024 Booktube reading event - please spread the word so that anyone interested in these GABLE BOOKS will know there's a readalong happening.The event is hosted by James, whose channel is ...@JamesRuchala / Quaint and Curious Volumes#gabepril#booktube #readalong BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe House of the Seven Gables, by Nathaniel HawthorneHedda Gabler, a play by Henrik IbsenAnne of Green Gables, by Lucy M. MontgomeryBefore Green Gables, by Budge Wilson...My bookish blog: lindajomartin.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/lindajm"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
Received a new book for the No Place Like Rome Readathon! Eldertalk 2024-03-12 | There's a readathon happening! "No Place Like Rome" is the creation of Faith, and she has a few co-hosts:@faithbooks7906 / Faith@BookTimewithElvis / Mark@baskinthestory / Matt@saintdonoghue /SteveHere's Faith's No Place Like Rome Announcement video:youtube.com/watch?v=qcnq-iKEEkU#noplacelikerome#readathon#booktube BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOPaul, by NT WrightThe Holy BibleAdventuring Through the Bible, by Ray C. StedmanA Voice in the Wind, by Francine RiversMy bookish blog: lindajomartin.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/lindajm"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
A Yardwork Vlog Eldertalk 2024-03-12 | Please read: I've promised myself to go outside to work in my yard every sunny day this year, so long as I'm healthy enough to do it. This vlog shows one of the worst sections of my yard. I'm focusing on it right now as there's so much to do there and I want to get a handle on it before spring growth makes it 10x worse than it already is.You may already know my daughter and her family were living on this property for a few years until last summer. Their travel trailer was in front of this "Crabapple Paradise" and their RV was parked next to it, so I never did anything about maintaining their side of the yard. That is why this section has never been trimmed back since before I bought the property, and really, when I bought it this section didn't look any better than it does now. It has always been a jungle!At 5:00 in the video you can see the front yard fence. When I bought the property that fence was completely covered with blackberry brambles, so there's hope to get the blackberries cut back. They are so ubiquitous here and they like to spread aggressively and take over. I worked on the front fence and so did my daughter, her spouse, gardeners I hired and even the pastor that lives nearby. So getting that controlled was a long term group effort over the last three years. I will still be working on it this year but I've also planted flower bulbs along the front fence line and I hope to have some of them blossoming this summer.Right now I can't afford to hire anyone to help me with this yard. I have been praying for the Lord's help in all matters pertaining to the landscaping of this property. Please pray with me that I'll have the strength and health to keep going and to work out there every sunny day this year. It would be so good for me to get some gardening exercise too. I hear that is a good source of exercise for seniors! Thank you for your prayers! God bless you... and may the blackberry brambles never inundate your yard with more thorny vines than you ever wanted to deal with. :) I know, I should be counting my blessings. My bookish blog: lindajomartin.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/lindajm"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
USA Roadtrip Reading Adventure Eldertalk 2024-03-10 | I'm going on a literary roadtrip - care to join me in this adventure?Choose your own books: Read one book set in each of the 50 states plus Washington DC.Here's the map I'm using:gisgeography.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/United-States-Country-Outline.jpg#usaroadtripreadingadventure#usaroadtripreading#usaroadtripbooksBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Circle Maker, by Mark Batterson - Washington DCThe Quiet Zone, by Stephen Kurczy - West VirginiaThe Book Woman of Troublesome Creek, by Kim Michele Richardson - KentuckyDesert Solitaire, by Edward Abbey - UtahLetters of a Woman Homesteader, by Elinore Pruitt Stewart - WyomingA River Runs Through It and Other Stories, by Norman Maclean - MontanaBeautiful on the Mountain, by Jeannie Light - VirginiaCorrection: Beautiful on the Mountain IS available for Kindle but I could not get it through Libby or Cloud Library so I decided to buy a paperback copy. It is not available in audio format.My bookish blog: lindajomartin.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/lindajm
Acquisitions - Books: Memoirs, Art Books & Misc. Stuff Eldertalk 2024-03-06 | Sharing with you - what was delivered to my front porch today. Books and other things! Also mentioned, a few challenges I'm currently involved with - one is a reading challenge and the other is an art challenge. I just can't seem to get through life without challenging myself one way or the other. I mentioned a few channels..@ReadbyFred - a very cool channel featuring books and a green mug.@faithbooks7906 - she's planning the buddy read of "The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh" starting May 1.@BookTimewithElvis - Elvis is a dog! Mark, his best friend, is going to be reading "The Letters of Vincent Van Gogh" with Faith.#bookhaul #100dayproject2024#usaroadtrip BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOBeginner's Luck: Dispatches from the Klamath Mountains, by Malcolm TerenceMonsters, Myths and Me - And now my eyes are open, by Robert SchmalzbachThe Letters of Vincent Van GoghBeautiful on the Mountain, by Jeannie LightThe Art of Drawing & Painting Portraits, by Chambers, Goldman, Habets, and RichlinPortraits, by Susan Miller BradburyColor Mixing Recipes for Portraits, by William F. Powell...My art blog: klamathdesign.comMy book blog: lindajomartin.comGoodreads!!!! goodreads.com/lindajmInstagram: instagram.com/art_in_the_camp"I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me." (Philippians 4:13)
Life Update - New House - Books/Art/Journals/Etc. Eldertalk 2024-01-02 | Welcome to the echo chamber! It sounds like I'm speaking in a big empty room because I am. I don't have much in the way of furniture to put in my new home yet. I know I speak slowly so please feel free to use the YouTube controls to speed up this video a bit. #booktube#eldertalk#seniorcitizenBOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOEarth Psalms: Reflections on How God Speaks Through Nature, by Francine RiversWhen to Walk Away: Finding Freedom From Toxic People, by Gary ThomasI'd Rather Be Reading: The Delights and Dilemmas of the Reading Life, by Anne BogelDeveloping a Vision for Ministry, by Aubrey MalphursThe Shadow of the Lynx, by Victoria Holt1776, by David McCulloughLife Lessons from James, by Max LucadoLes Misérables, by Victor HugoCurrently reading in the Bible:Psalms, Proverbs, 1 Samuel, Malachi, John My word of the year: DiscipleMy Bible verse of the year: "And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men* who will be able to teach others also." - 2 Timothy 2:2* - in my case, women, as I will be working in women's ministry (if it is God's will) . . . My word of the month: MeditateMy Bible verse of the month:"Be still and know that I am God." - Psalm 46:10MY LINKSGoodreads - goodreads.com/lindajmBlog: lindajomartin.comHave a lovely day! (week/year/forever)
The End of The Dailies - T/Y So Much - Many Blessings! Eldertalk 2023-08-03 | Well, it had to happen sooner or later. Booktube friends are such a blessing I don't want to wear out my welcome with too many videos! So I've decided to cut back. This isn't goodbye - it is just "see you later!"You are my many blessings!!!!...
Books Im Currently Reading & A Life Update Eldertalk 2023-08-02 | I'm not adding anything else to my August reading.I'm not adding anything else to my August reading.I'm not adding anything else to my August reading.Just Kidding.I'll probably add something.I have a habit of doing that.#booktube #readinglist #currentlyreading BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Healing Light, by Agnes SanfordThe Art of Story Telling, by John WalshBuilding Soils Naturally, by Phil Nauta1776, by David McCulloughThe Johnstown Flood, by David McCulloughThe Strength You Need, by Robert J. MorganVanity Fair, by William Makepeace ThackaryFlying Colors, by CS ForesterThe Last Enchantment, by Mary Stewart...........About me:Goodreads: goodreads.com/lindajmInstagram: instagram.com/art_in_the_campBookish Blog: lindajomartin.com "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Books I Finished Reading During July :: Mary Stewart :: Mary Shelley :: EM Bounds :: and more Eldertalk 2023-08-01 | I had a good reading-month in July and finished nine books. Two were nonfiction and the other seven were novels. One was a classic. Three were cult-classics (Hornblower and Mary Stewart x2). Two were Christian fiction. I like the variety.#readingwrapup #booktube #bookreviews BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOPurpose in Prayer, by EM BoundsShip of the Line, by CS ForesterThe Midnight Library, by Matt HaigTouch Not the Cat, by Mary StewartThe Gold In These Hills, by Joanne BischofThe Hollow Hills, by Mary Stewart (book 2 in The Arthurian Saga)A Shelter of Hope, by Tracie PetersonOne Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey, by Richard Proenneke and Sam KeithFrankenstein, by Mary Shelley...........About me:Goodreads: goodreads.com/lindajmInstagram: instagram.com/art_in_the_campBookish Blog: lindajomartin.com "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Book Review: Frankenstein & The Life of Mary Shelley Eldertalk 2023-07-31 | What kind of person would write a novel like Frankenstein? That is what I wanted to know. This video shares some of what I learned. I did leave out some of the sordid details, so if you want to know more about Mary Shelley, refer to the Wikipedia article or some other source.Wikipedia: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Shelley#frankenstein #maryshelley#classics There have been biographies written about Mary Shelley. I wonder if she would have lived differently if she knew how others would publicly examine her life later on. There are probably videos about her life too, so check YouTube if you want to know more.However, I'm done.Goodreads: goodreads.com/lindajmInstagram: instagram.com/art_in_the_campBookish Blog: lindajomartin.com "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Why I Read A Lot of Books and Challenge Myself To Do So Eldertalk 2023-07-30 | I have my reasons ... born of a sense of desperation really, and a knowledge that my time on earth in this lifetime is brief, and there are still a lot of books I've never explored or learned about. So I'm racing with my own mortality to see how many books I can still read before my time here is up. Sounds a little morbid I guess but this video should explain my focus on numbers of books read each month.Have a Great Sunday everyone! Praise the Lord! Hallelujah... breathe easy, and enjoy the life we've been blessed with.
Book Review - One Mans Wilderness :: Alaska :: Richard Proenneke Eldertalk 2023-07-29 | I loved this journal-format memoir type book about a man who decided to live in the Alaskan wilderness. He built his own cabin at Twin Lakes and stayed there at first for sixteen months, then later, for thirty years. He was alone most of the time except for occasional visits from a pilot who brought in supplies and mail, and a lot of neighborly animals.#alaska #bookreview #richardproennekeThe book:One Man's Wilderness: An Alaskan Odyssey, by Richard Proenneke and Sam KeithThe website:richardproennekestore.comWikipedia page:en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_ProennekeMaps are from Google Maps.Cabin photo from Wikipedia / National Park Service............About me:Goodreads: goodreads.com/lindajmInstagram: instagram.com/art_in_the_campBookish Blog: lindajomartin.com "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Did I Create Prophetic Art? Eldertalk 2023-07-28 | I'm seeking your opinions on prophetic art, and in particular, the painting I created in August 2020 just before the big forest fire. I've had an interest in prophetic art for years. I wonder if I prayed to create prophetic art and then this happened. #propheticart #folkart #artbooks BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOBorn to Create: Stepping Into Your Supernatural Destiny, by Theresa DedmonProphetic Art: A Practical Guide to Creating with the Holy Spirit, by Matt TommeyGoodreads: goodreads.com/lindajmInstagram: instagram.com/art_in_the_campBookish Blog: lindajomartin.com "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Random Book Day :: Julie of the Wolves :: Book Review Eldertalk 2023-07-27 | I picked a random book from my shelf without looking. What will it be? #randombookday#booktube #julieofthewolvesGoodreads: goodreads.com/lindajmInstagram: instagram.com/art_in_the_campBookish Blog: lindajomartin.com "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13SPOILERS AHEADThe Random Book today wasJulie of the Wolves, by Jean Craighead GeorgeWinner of the Newbery Medal in 1973OTHER BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOJulie, by Jean Craighead GeorgeJulie's Wolf Pack, by Jean Craighead GeorgeOne Man's Wilderness by Richard Proenneke and Sam Keith
New - For Sewing and Crochet :: And Current Projects Eldertalk 2023-07-26 | I bought a new sewing box and want to share the moment with you. I've actually had this since right before the shed was built but I wasn't going to use it before I made a video about it. Besides, my life has been busy since then, so sewing isn't happening yet. Then yesterday I got my new crochet bag in the mail. I do most of my shopping online because there aren't many local options when one lives in a remote mountain town. Online shopping is a huge blessing to me.#crochet #sewingbox #crochetprojectsI was inspired by the crochet projects done recently by Erion and Pamela. Here are their channels.@BookZealots @greenstickcottage BOOK MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Big Book of Crochet Stitches: Fabulous Fans, Pretty Picots, Clever Clusters and a Whole Lot More, by Rita Weiss and Jean Leinhauser There had to be a book!!!Goodreads: goodreads.com/lindajmInstagram: instagram.com/art_in_the_campBookish Blog: lindajomartin.com "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Sustainability July Books & Yard Eldertalk 2023-07-25 | I'm pondering how to develop 1/2 acre into something sustainable using ideas from permaculture and food forests. I have very little experience in landscape development so this will be a huge ongoing project for me so long as I'm here on this parcel of land. I'm seeking God's favor, wisdom, inspiration and strength to do this. And this month I'm celebrating Sustainablity July with Faith, who founded this event. Here's her Booktube channel - @faithbooks7906 #sustainabilityjuly#sustainability #yardtourI wouldn't normally be making a video in the HOT afternoon.. but this morning was dominated with a visit from the contractors and others, including the landscapers who did quite a bit of impressive work in the yard. And that all caused me to take a nap when they were gone... and then I woke up and decided to make the video - so here it is. I'm publishing my Monday video on Tuesday morning, which sounds about right to me. That way I can spend the cool evening hours in my trailer editing and preparing the video.BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Earth User's Guide to Permaculture, by Rosemary MorrowPermaculture Design, by AranyaBuilding Soils Naturally, by Phil NautaBackwoods Home MagazineSelf-Reliance MagazineBack to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills, Abigail Gehring, editorGoodreads: goodreads.com/lindajmInstagram: instagram.com/art_in_the_campBookish Blog: lindajomartin.com "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
Vlog :: Sunday Bible Study and Art Eldertalk 2023-07-23 | I continue to be challenged re: making videos and I want to break through my hesitancy with an intention to create a daily video for a while until it isn't hard for me to make them anymore. Does that make sense? I did it before. I made daily videos for a few months to overcome my fear of speaking to the camera. That was back in around 2016. Anyhow, in this video I talked about my normal Bible study habits, my current art project, and a few books.#eldertalk#biblestudy #acrylicpainting BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Life Application Study Bible - NKJVStreams in the Desert by Mrs. CowmanDear Mad'm by Stella Walthall PattersonALSOPrayerful Plannerprayerfulplanner.comPrinceton Brushesdickblick.com/products/princeton-velvetouch-synthetic-brushesBlick Artists' Acrylic Set (easel and paints)dickblick.com/items/blick-artists-acrylic-set-easel-set-naturalDid I forget anything important?Goodreads: goodreads.com/lindajmInstagram: instagram.com/art_in_the_campBookish Blog: lindajomartin.com "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13
June on the Range :: My Reading Experience Eldertalk 2023-06-26 | June on the Range 2023 Rules: Read one Zane Grey novel and one Louis L'Amour novel, and two other western novels.June on the Range 2023 was created by Michael K. Vaughn @michaelk.vaughan8617His video: youtube.com/watch?v=mtTXEWMMzXM#juneontherange#juneontherange2023#eldertalkMy California Reading group at Goodreads:goodreads.com/group/show/1165397BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOThe Californios, by Louis L'AmourShane, by Jack SchaeferThe Light of Western Stars, by Zane GreyThe Mark of Zorro, by Johnston McCulleyHeart of Gold, by Robin Lee HatcherBookish blog: lindajomartin.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/lindajm
My Shed Building Project :: The Shed Is For Art, Video Making, Books, etc. Eldertalk 2023-06-20 | Hello - so happy to report, it finally happened. I now have a place to make videos where I won't have to stumble over lights and tripods. This shed will be my art studio as well as a place to make videos - and for the first time since the fire in 2020 I'll be able to take all my books out of boxes and put them on shelves and look at them. Yay! I can't tell you how excited I am about this.I've already started moving things from my travel trailer (home) into the shed. I've really barely scratched the surface. I've been so crowded in here it has been driving me crazy. I don't function well in clutter, and it was getting past my comfort zone. There's a limit to what one can fit into a 30' trailer! I also have things stored in my van and in the cargo trailer and in my daughter's bus. Moving all these things will take days and days.Thanking God primarily for this gift of a new creativity shed. But I'm also thanking the builders at The Shed Guys in Central Point, Oregon, especially Dave Mortimore who was very patient with all my design changes, and Brayden Strange and Adam Morningstar, the builders you can see in this video. It took them four days to build this shed. theshedguys.comNow I can get back to making my Booktube videos, and other videos... The music came from Pixabay.com - royalty free music.1. The Cradle of Your Soul - lemonmusicstudiopixabay.com/music/solo-guitar-the-cradle-of-your-soul-157002. Coniferous Forest - orangerypixabay.com/music/acoustic-group-coniferous-forest-142569Goodreads: goodreads.com/lindajmBookish Blog: lindajomartin.com
Channel Rebranding for my 71st Year on Earth - at the River! Eldertalk 2023-05-29 | I'm so excited to announce that I'm rebranding my Booktube channel. I've been Book Lady, then Linda Book Lady.Then Linda's Cozy Reading & Art Corner.Then Linda's Reading & Art Corner (not so cozy?)WILL I EVER FIND MYSELF???So now I'm changing the channel name to embrace my advanced age... the channel will henceforth be called "Eldertalk."My friend (who is slightly older than I am) says NO because she thinks I'm not "elderly" until I'm 80 - but I live in a town dominated by a tribe of Native Americans who dearly respect their Elders... and even though I'm not a tribal member I'm also considered an Elder here... because I'm over 65. In fact, I'm 70 this year - almost 71 - and am so grateful and happy to be a septuagenarian now, considering the alternative. So many didn't make it this far. Am I the lucky one?Re: glasses and glare -- well, that didn't work out too well. lolPLEASE connect with me at Goodreads - I read a lot of books and am always looking for Goodreads friends.goodreads.com/lindajmThe music is from Pixabay (Royalty-free music)"Relaxing" by Pink Pandapixabay.com/music/modern-classical-relaxing-145038Have a blessed and wonderful day!
Winter Reading Update :: books finished from 1/1/23 - 2/28/23 briefly described Eldertalk 2023-03-01 | Hello everyone - I'd like to tell you how happy it makes me feel to be reading books these days! Even with a foot of snow outside I'm gratefully warm in my protective travel trailer reading some amazing literature including classics, nonfiction, and memoirs. I've had a couple good reading months. My goal is to read eight books monthly as that will help me get to my annual goal of 104 books.You may wonder why I want to read 104 books. It is because the world is full of beautiful literature and I want to read as much as possible before I can't read at all anymore. My mother was still reading at age 85, right before she left this world behind. I have another 15 years before I get that old. I want to make the most of it. #classicbooks #christianbooks #readinglist My Goodreads Reviewsgoodreads.com/review/list/1621213-linda-martinPAGE COUNTSJanuary - 3156February - 2618Goal - have a higher average page count than 2022 (272 pages average) and a higher overall page count (31095) - so far, I don't see much improvement. Well, a little: (320 avg. page count, and 34644 if I continue at this pace.) I just like challenging myself... personal goals only.BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEOMore After the Break, by Jen MaxfieldMr. Midshipman Hornblower, by C.S. ForesterThe Big Tiny, by Dee WilliamsThe Indigo Girl, by Natasha BoydCalico Captive, by Elizabeth George SpeareThe Turn of the Screw, by Henry JamesAround the World in 80 Days, by Jules VerneA Perfect Weakness, by Jennifer A. DavidsMiddlemarch, by George EliotLittle House in the Big Woods, by Laura Ingalls WilderNorth and South, by Elizabeth GaskellLieutenant Hornblower, by C.S. ForesterCamp Far West, by Randolph H. PirtleAirs Above the Ground, by Mary StewartThe Tea Chest, by Heidi Chiavaroli1776, by David McCulloughBraving the Thin Places, by Julianne StanzHow to Write Like a Writer, by Thomas C. FosterThe Challengers, by Grace Livingston HillThe Cloud of Unknowing, by AnonymousLife Along the Applegate Trail, by Linda LochardLifting the Veil on the Lost Continent of Mu, by Jack/James ChurchwardThe Power of Praying for Your Adult Children, by Stormie OmartianThe Painted Veil, by W. Somerset MaughamMadam Bovary, by Gustav FlaubertAn American Tragedy, by Theodore DreiserHornblower and the Hotspur, by C.S. ForesterThe Gabriel Hounds, by Mary StewartThe Obsession of Victoria Gracen, by Grace Livingston HillMy blog - lindajomartin.comGoodreads - goodreads.com/lindajm
Short review - Lieutenant Hornblower :: no spoilers :: 2nd book in the Hornblower series Eldertalk 2023-03-01 | Love Hornblower! This is opening up new perspectives for me. Great story. #hornblower2023#hornblower #hornblowerreadalong The Book:Lieutenant Hornblower by C.S. ForesterMy review at Goodreadsgoodreads.com/review/show/5236380395Thanks to Google for maps!!!!I'm reading this with a Booktube group... we plan to read all 11 Hornblower books this year. This is the second in the series.Reading with...The Hornblower Readalong Experience Created by Faith @faithbooks7906 and Mark @richardsonreads573 @eldertalksOther Hornblower ReadersMark @BookTimewithElvis Shawn @ShawnDStandfast Anyone else I should add here? Leave a comment to let me know...Ahoy, Mateys!
Musical Interlude Eldertalk 2023-01-31 | Just a few notes. The recorder brings some uplifting variety into my life, and you know how it is... we need to keep challenging ourselves to learn new things even in our senior years.My recorder(not an affiliate link)amazon.com/Yamaha-YRA-28BIII-Alto-Recorder-Key/dp/B000FJ1NWA
Book Induced Insomnia - Causes & Solutions! Eldertalk 2023-01-30 | This is a very serious subject: the inversion of a previously-normal sleep schedule due to book indulgence and possibly bad weather. I'm sharing my experience and how I'm healing.#insomnia #melatonin #cortisol My blog: lindajomartin.comGoodreads: goodreads.com/lindajm
