tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post3057718638194464262..comments2024-03-28T02:36:36.432-04:00Comments on Writers Who Kill: Guest Blogger Edith MaxwellJim Jacksonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-56616515971444037332014-11-29T15:46:55.775-05:002014-11-29T15:46:55.775-05:00Kaye, one fFriend of mine is a singer, and her sha...Kaye, one fFriend of mine is a singer, and her shared message in Meeting for Worship is sometimes a song!<br /><br />Thanks, KM. I have read about Banneker.<br /><br />And thanks, KB!Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-7930023032637923552014-11-29T15:07:30.515-05:002014-11-29T15:07:30.515-05:00Spent several Christmas Eves at Center Meeting, an...Spent several Christmas Eves at Center Meeting, and a couple of Sundays at Hockessin Meeting. <br />Loved the first Tess Baker book and looking forward to the second.<br />I read with map in hand and having it set in a real place is a boon to me.KB Ingleehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06089951663907060127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-1726127378905144832014-11-29T15:04:40.822-05:002014-11-29T15:04:40.822-05:00Thank you for an informative and interesting post!...Thank you for an informative and interesting post!<br /><br />I taught in Baltimore City for a few years, and we always touched on the Ellicotts, Quakers who had a strong influence on the region, both financially and educationally. They lent out books (boos, of course, were rare and expensive) and were a major factor in Benjamin Banneker's successes. He published an almanac and was a surveyor who helped lay out Washington, DC.KM Rockwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03973749764907859829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-23322446362449808822014-11-29T14:43:03.526-05:002014-11-29T14:43:03.526-05:00The Meetings sound lovely, but I mainly go to my (...The Meetings sound lovely, but I mainly go to my (Methodist) church for the music. Gotta have that. I'd like a blend of your church with some hymns.Kaye Georgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05596677617002735674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-70783298610218391212014-11-29T14:16:10.543-05:002014-11-29T14:16:10.543-05:00Thanks, Mary. Must look into that Franklin autobio...Thanks, Mary. Must look into that Franklin autobiography.<br /><br />Nancy, you will! (Secret good news I'm hoping to be able to reveal soon...)<br /><br />Elaine - In earlier days Friends held separate business meetings for women and men so women would feel unimpeded to speak and take a leadership role, which they did. Kind of like women's colleges like Wellesley, which has produced so many leaders over the years.<br /><br />Shari - thanks!Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-7648162312145690332014-11-29T13:55:00.547-05:002014-11-29T13:55:00.547-05:00Hi Edith,
This series looks fascinating! Thank yo...Hi Edith,<br />This series looks fascinating! Thank you for the explanation of your Quaker faith - so much there to admire.<br />BTW, at work the other day a lady asked me for a copy of Til Dirt Do Us Part. I'll have to let the patrons know about your other series - they may not realize you write other books because of the different noms de plume.Shari Randallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16425493627354028820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-68360627763355658782014-11-29T13:34:28.344-05:002014-11-29T13:34:28.344-05:00My uncle bought a meeting house from the Friends i...My uncle bought a meeting house from the Friends in Ft. Washington, PA and converted it into his home. I can only assume they had outgrown it. Since he was an antique dealer, the furniture fit the era of the home well. The woodwork was lovely. I've always admired the Friends and how their meetings were conducted, except I don't understand the separation of the sexes. What is the reason, Edith?E. B. Davishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16746747050278597888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-24535674680206449162014-11-29T13:34:13.711-05:002014-11-29T13:34:13.711-05:00I've enjoyed both the Tace Baker series and th...I've enjoyed both the Tace Baker series and the gardening series. Would LOVE to read the series set in the 19th century.Nancy Wnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-76789300816505057132014-11-29T13:09:49.490-05:002014-11-29T13:09:49.490-05:00My first experience was in college, when the Quake...My first experience was in college, when the Quakers organized silent Peace Vigils. I did attend Meeting once or twice, and have a long-standing respect, including the American Friends Service Committee.<br />Reading parts of Ben Franklin's autobiography with my high school juniors, we discussed the openness and acceptance demonstrated when a travel-worn stranger fell asleep in their meeting, to be gently awakened when it was over.<br />. . . and yet another series for my lengthy TBR list. I need never be bored ;-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-89082832134811248712014-11-29T12:16:49.537-05:002014-11-29T12:16:49.537-05:00Thanks, everybody. Being a Friend seemed like a pe...Thanks, everybody. Being a Friend seemed like a perfect fit for me from the first meeting I ever attended in southern Indiana. Edith Maxwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388006370860482509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-50651214209142059802014-11-29T11:24:19.344-05:002014-11-29T11:24:19.344-05:00I'm enjoying Bluffing is Murder and now must f...I'm enjoying Bluffing is Murder and now must find the first in this series :-)Gramhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01027824918114690029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-90489300579445853502014-11-29T11:06:10.983-05:002014-11-29T11:06:10.983-05:00Lovely post, Edith. And a fine education on Quaker...Lovely post, Edith. And a fine education on Quakerism. My 103 year old neighbor is a Quaker and I must say, his philosophies have long intrigued me. Can't wait to read Bluffing is Murder.Kaithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07758348842858993203noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-4256433163427926092014-11-29T10:39:25.394-05:002014-11-29T10:39:25.394-05:00Welcome to WWK, Edith. I loved your first book wit...Welcome to WWK, Edith. I loved your first book with Lauren and want to read the next one, too.<br /><br />I've always admired the Quakers for their philosophy of non-violence and peace, and especially for their abolitionist stance against slavery but hiding and assisting runaway slaves. Gloria Aldenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13581719606924364447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-993649290245605005.post-59451007274449378632014-11-29T06:58:58.417-05:002014-11-29T06:58:58.417-05:00I enjoyed Lauren’s first adventure and have Bluffi...I enjoyed Lauren’s first adventure and have <i>Bluffing is Murder</i> on my TBR pile. Best of luck in all your continuing writing adventures.<br /><br />~ Jim<br />Jim Jacksonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15090252530437277145noreply@blogger.com