tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post2022712915091244714..comments2024-03-28T02:25:14.473-05:00Comments on More Agreeably Engaged: Jane Austen Literacy Foundation Birthday!Janet Thttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-15012355978676209482015-12-01T14:06:14.812-06:002015-12-01T14:06:14.812-06:00You are welcome, Sylvia. Also, I know that Sophie ...You are welcome, Sylvia. Also, I know that Sophie had a raffle with prizes. The proceeds from the raffle went to the foundation. Sophie will also be having more giveaways and/or raffles to raise awareness and money for JALF.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-72244946958932469602015-11-25T01:41:59.161-06:002015-11-25T01:41:59.161-06:00I just read the announcement on Jane Odiwe's b...I just read the announcement on Jane Odiwe's blog on Monday. Thanks for letting us know, Janet.Lúthien84https://www.blogger.com/profile/15390711363301378521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-55431377905493525352015-11-24T11:41:25.099-06:002015-11-24T11:41:25.099-06:00Thanks, Anji. I liked what you chose to quote and ...Thanks, Anji. I liked what you chose to quote and you are so right! I cannot imagine being unable to read and write. This is a very worthy cause and one I hope to continue to support.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-63869368064521004392015-11-24T11:40:16.726-06:002015-11-24T11:40:16.726-06:00That tea party did look fantastic, didn't it S...That tea party did look fantastic, didn't it Sylvia. I would have liked to sample some of those goodies. Jane Odiwe is donating sales of one of her books to the foundation. You might check her website for more info. I do not have info for the other two. I will get the link to you if you are interested in reading about it.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-82805470030856692872015-11-24T11:37:31.192-06:002015-11-24T11:37:31.192-06:00Yes, it is. I'm so glad you visited, Becky!Yes, it is. I'm so glad you visited, Becky!Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-33553906891826143632015-11-24T11:37:09.533-06:002015-11-24T11:37:09.533-06:00Isn't it touching to see those books being hel...Isn't it touching to see those books being held by the children and then seeing the huge smiles on their faces! I hope this foundation has much success. I am happy that my granddaughter loves to read so much and loves Jane Austen. It is a neat thing to share with her. Thanks, Sophia, for stopping by.Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-12460558662774012242015-11-23T17:00:01.017-06:002015-11-23T17:00:01.017-06:00Oops, forgot to add email address, again!
angmard...Oops, forgot to add email address, again!<br /><br />angmardee (at) hotmail (dot) comAnjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580018261533290062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-91908258332657771722015-11-23T16:58:43.756-06:002015-11-23T16:58:43.756-06:00"Literacy is the key to self-improvement and ..."Literacy is the key to self-improvement and unlocking potential". That quote says it all. For those unable to read and write, so many doors remain closed to them. This is a wonderful cause and worthwhile supporting. Anjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00580018261533290062noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-28423286286608519132015-11-22T09:24:57.759-06:002015-11-22T09:24:57.759-06:00I love the tea parties organised by the foundation...I love the tea parties organised by the foundation. Anything with food always get my attention. I've heard of Sophie Andrews's work but would like to know more about the other three ambassadors' contribution to the program like what exactly they do to help promote reading and literacy besides attending the parties and giving talks and speeches.<br /><br />evangelineace2020(at)yahoo(dot)comLúthien84https://www.blogger.com/profile/15390711363301378521noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-25975640097204983512015-11-22T09:06:44.739-06:002015-11-22T09:06:44.739-06:00Such a wonderful program in our dear Jane's na...Such a wonderful program in our dear Jane's name! So appropriate!<br />cherringtonmb at sbcglobal dot netBeckyChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07858125894873568419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-60198766404981146802015-11-18T15:25:14.229-06:002015-11-18T15:25:14.229-06:00It's neat to see the Tea Parties and the launc...It's neat to see the Tea Parties and the launch programs, but what really touches me is to see the books and learning tools in the hands of the children. Thanks for sharing this with us, Janet! That's great that your granddaughter is learning early the importance of literacy.<br /><br />sophiarose1816 at gmail dot comSophia Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07909417504496472472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-41804887264810506822015-11-18T14:40:23.964-06:002015-11-18T14:40:23.964-06:00Thank you, Jan, for stopping by. I think that Jane...Thank you, Jan, for stopping by. I think that Jane would be proud too. I will tell Emily and I know she will be thrilled with your compliment. You know I agree completely! Janet Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01904728146256943042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5519391315473032614.post-70057796633228249782015-11-18T13:25:27.943-06:002015-11-18T13:25:27.943-06:00Such a great endeavor! I'm sure Jane would be...Such a great endeavor! I'm sure Jane would be proud to have her name on this outstanding organization. Thanks for giving us all this info, Janet, and tell your sweet Emily she looks adorable!<br />Jan Hahnnoreply@blogger.com