Dear Book Clubbers,
Wednesday’s meeting to discuss The Art of Racing in the Rain was small, but successful. The book received a rating of 3.5. It was certainly a lighter read than some of our recent choices, and everyone seemed to enjoy that break. Thank you, Joan hosting us.
Next up is the big summer meeting on Wednesday, July 18th. Remember that we are doing the much-anticipated “Hemingway Duo” at Jackie’s house. The two books are The Paris Wife by Paula McLain about Hemingway’s time in Paris and his own book, A Moveable Feast about the same time frame. Jackie is recommending that the books be read in the above order. Since this is one of our “big food” nights, we will be beginning the meeting at 6:15 PM. In the next few weeks, Jackie and I will be setting up an online way to let her know if you are coming and what you plan to bring. This will allow people to see what is still needed and avoid duplication of items. It may be fun to try to pull a little taste of France into our eats! Details on how to sign up will follow, but anyone who doesn’t want to try the online way can call Jackie, and she will sign you up. We will need to pick our first fall book at this meeting so please come prepared to suggest any must reads you have stumbled on this year. With the expanded format, this is also a great meeting to invite potential new members to attend.
I will be working with Linda to determine the date of this year’s big classic, Atlas Shrugged. In the past, we have met sometime in mid to late August.
The medical update included the word that Jen’s knee replacement earlier this week went well. Jackie will let us know when Jen gets home from rehab. She has already expressed boredom and will likely be thrilled to have visits from us. Polly continues to make steady progress. Carol walked into the meeting like nothing ever happened!
Wanted to give a big shout out to Elizabeth for finishing her first ever half marathon today! Woohoo…way to go! Her kids told me, “Mommy won her race!” and no matter where she placed, this accomplishment is certainly a personal victory. In other sports news, Jill and I are doing the Ride for Red to raise money for the Southwestern Chapter of the American Red Cross on June 16th. Anyone who would like to donate to that organization can get cash or a check (made out to the American Red Cross) to Jill or me by June 14th.
Grace asked me to pass on that we are all invited to “stop by here and see our three areas of beautiful primroses. Just stop anytime when out walking or jogging and go down the stairs at the side of the house and walk over to the patio, down the steps to the creek and look into the woods. We are glad to share plants. All that you see came from one plant!”
I think that is all for now. Please forgive me if I forgot anything. Happy Memorial Day.
Jan
