tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post2922027614026085347..comments2023-10-20T10:18:36.203-04:00Comments on You've GOTTA read this!: The Good Good Pig - Sy MontgomerySandy Nawrothttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00564390728106776030noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-70457206094457009832010-01-10T11:39:26.998-05:002010-01-10T11:39:26.998-05:00I meant I agree with Jackie.I meant I agree with Jackie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-48493677875616593102010-01-10T11:39:05.910-05:002010-01-10T11:39:05.910-05:00I don't have a thing for pigs but this does lo...I don't have a thing for pigs but this does look like fun. I thing I agree with Frances though, it's a story I'd like to hear over a meal and a glass of wine. <br /><br />It would be a vegetarian meal, mind you. I've several very good recipes.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06906212382849291562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-31403845071557694022010-01-09T21:31:57.704-05:002010-01-09T21:31:57.704-05:00Sy Montgomery is one of my new favorite authors. T...Sy Montgomery is one of my new favorite authors. This was the first book of hers I read, and now I want to read many more!Jeanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02270303640902731044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-1588941352902984952010-01-08T11:04:11.810-05:002010-01-08T11:04:11.810-05:00I really like animal stories, but have to be in th...I really like animal stories, but have to be in the right mood for them as they can be a little sappy sometimes. I've had this one on my shelf for quite a while and just haven't been inclined to pick it up.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06474584473012742915noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-22887193978630081962010-01-07T10:34:11.126-05:002010-01-07T10:34:11.126-05:00I've had a soft spot for pigs since reading Ch...I've had a soft spot for pigs since reading Charlotte's Web as a little girl. This sounds like a sweet story.<br /><br />--Anna<br /><a href="http://diaryofaneccentric.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Diary of an Eccentric</a>Annahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046635675540466183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-51709669737643084972010-01-06T12:43:05.244-05:002010-01-06T12:43:05.244-05:00I love your highly personalized review. Our kids d...I love your highly personalized review. Our kids did the 4-H thing too. Our funniest stories are about our experiences with sheep. But pigs really do have more intelligence and personality, plus the kids made far more money on them. Looks like a book I would enjoy. Thanks for the review!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16900383840255608898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-36176036995356703202010-01-06T12:29:15.079-05:002010-01-06T12:29:15.079-05:00I can see why you were drawn to this one. I bet i...I can see why you were drawn to this one. I bet if Dewey was a barn cat he and Christopher would have gotten along famously!The Bumbleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08334162339045336577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-12097154200769662892010-01-06T00:39:20.501-05:002010-01-06T00:39:20.501-05:00Hi Sandy! I'm not sure I find them adorable, b...Hi Sandy! I'm not sure I find them adorable, but I sure don't eat pork... This one sounds like a good read. I do know I love Charlotte's Web. :)Alicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12623394887320093229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-178318695259046222010-01-05T20:40:33.002-05:002010-01-05T20:40:33.002-05:00Ooo, I do have a thing for pigs. Such smart animal...Ooo, I do have a thing for pigs. Such smart animals unlike those cows you mention. And I want to attend that same dinner Jackie suggests. Maybe one day we will all find ourselves at the same table. What an interesting read you offer us today!Franceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597485569740436880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-24419153157947211962010-01-05T20:26:47.798-05:002010-01-05T20:26:47.798-05:00I feel the same way about pigs and animal stories!...I feel the same way about pigs and animal stories! The merits of growing up as a farm girl and the benefits of 4H!Kim Frazierhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04743859776067429098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-84225676966302270592010-01-05T19:54:25.254-05:002010-01-05T19:54:25.254-05:00What a sweet story! My family has hogs and cows......What a sweet story! My family has hogs and cows...I love them all!Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18123627573356760362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-27708463975840257472010-01-05T19:22:58.285-05:002010-01-05T19:22:58.285-05:00I love animal stories and a story about pigs seems...I love animal stories and a story about pigs seems like just the book for me! You know, I have debated with my husband for many an hour about the merits of owning a pig, but for now the answer is still no. Don't think I won't keep trying though! I am glad you loved the book. This one is a must read for me.Zibileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05857638467064749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-54262866819794110902010-01-05T19:15:24.323-05:002010-01-05T19:15:24.323-05:00Love your intro ... it sucked me in and then I was...Love your intro ... it sucked me in and then I was like "Oh wait ... she is writing about herself!!" <br /><br />I love me a good pig story -- with the only one I've ever read being "Charlotte's Web."Jennershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08044537551139633301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-12517589534844833412010-01-05T17:29:18.071-05:002010-01-05T17:29:18.071-05:00Enjoyed the review! At first, I did not realize t...Enjoyed the review! At first, I did not realize that it was a true story! All the better as this sounds like a wonderful tale indeed....and the picture is priceless!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01067420839553243250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-83256305397077275962010-01-05T14:23:26.640-05:002010-01-05T14:23:26.640-05:00This sounds like a weepy and a half. And like a re...This sounds like a weepy and a half. And like a real life Charlottes Web in a way which is quite magical.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-41095597511330809812010-01-05T14:08:52.862-05:002010-01-05T14:08:52.862-05:00sounds like a really good book.sounds like a really good book.kayerjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08479123027080062607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-21045699935085665822010-01-05T13:58:31.952-05:002010-01-05T13:58:31.952-05:00Your first paragraph grabbed me and I had to read ...Your first paragraph grabbed me and I had to read the rest and then come and comment. You are a very good writer in your own right. (Did I say that right?)<br /><br />We had pigs when my kids were kids and we will agree with your assessment - very obstinate and very smart.Margothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07422981969760935118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-68193546069341261032010-01-05T12:57:39.701-05:002010-01-05T12:57:39.701-05:00Animal stories always make me cry and it looks lik...Animal stories always make me cry and it looks like ths would be no exception! Whatever happened to that Sandy Smith? ;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-59500867095919203382010-01-05T12:29:25.160-05:002010-01-05T12:29:25.160-05:00750 pounds? That's a lot of pig! I've ha...750 pounds? That's a lot of pig! I've had this book for a while and hope to read it soon. Great review.bermudaonionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10726401178972099557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-43664998703474733772010-01-05T12:14:39.709-05:002010-01-05T12:14:39.709-05:00I loved Dewey! That should be a fun read, too!I loved Dewey! That should be a fun read, too!Butterflyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05846979504090903355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-7865911354831908832010-01-05T11:34:07.362-05:002010-01-05T11:34:07.362-05:00I'll never forget Mrs. Hill reading Charlotte&...I'll never forget Mrs. Hill reading Charlotte's Web to our class. She cried a little too & I'm sure she'd read it many times before. And Dewey -- such an old soul.<br /><br />Great review.Eidinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05566699879765071839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-93626329072870022010-01-05T10:02:03.416-05:002010-01-05T10:02:03.416-05:00I loved your intro! I think the author missed the ...I loved your intro! I think the author missed the boat not giving the pig the last name of HogWILD instead of Hogwood. <br /><br />Great review, Sandy.Kayehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10282803815704229945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-13982023393367071672010-01-05T09:46:05.219-05:002010-01-05T09:46:05.219-05:00Is it very wrong that all I can think about now is...Is it very wrong that all I can think about now is bacon?caitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05824538078958999767noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-84167485338967069162010-01-05T09:34:46.749-05:002010-01-05T09:34:46.749-05:00This looks wonderful! I think that I too like pig...This looks wonderful! I think that I too like pigs because of Charlotte's web! But I tend to avoid animal stories unless I need a good cathartic cry!rhapsodyinbookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041412748239010264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4124681312732868654.post-79658430943525076672010-01-05T08:57:05.486-05:002010-01-05T08:57:05.486-05:00Well Mr. Hogwood certainly isn't a runt anymor...Well Mr. Hogwood certainly isn't a runt anymore! The animal books always get me, I guess that's probably why I don't read that many of them.Nicole (Linus's Blanket)https://www.blogger.com/profile/12473607646939202824noreply@blogger.com