Hello again ladies. I've taken it upon myself to update the blog again. I've listed the books we did not select, as well as the official book club choice for the month of Des Moines.
We had a lovely time at Brooke's home on Wednesday. She has a secret recipe for a caramel dip that is like crack. Damn you! Her co-worker made her promise not to share the recipe. Of the ladies present, only one finished the book, again. Twas alright. We managed to get a lot of discussion out of the parts we did read, so go us!
Brooke will lead us through a discussion of The Center of Everything by Laura Moriarty on Wednesday January 14th. I will be hosting that evening. We'll start at 7 PM. Hopefully, I will have my apartment ready, but be on your toes, I may host at a restaurant.
In other non-book club news, Carissa is serving on the board of directors for the Des Moines Gay Men's Chorus. Their holiday performances are Des Moines 18th & 19th at the Temple for the Performing Arts. A group of ladies expressed interest in going together for the Friday night performance. Getting a little dolled up. Having a few cocktails (or mocktails). General good times had by all. If you're interested in attending either night, contact Carissa for tickets.
That's about all. I hope everyone had a lovely Turkey Day. Mmm, food coma.....
Friday, December 5, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
It's been a long time since we've been here
but here we go.
I'm not as good at this as Meghan, Jess and Martine have been with their diligent posts. Someone complained last week at book club that we don't update this blog any more. You too can participate in this blog. We may need Meghan's assistance to give the newer members the ablility to post.
Our next book will be The Life & Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson.
It's a lovely story about growing up in Des Moines, Iowa in the 1950s. Being one of those born & raised in Des Moines folks, I think I'm going to like it. He talks about landmarks and things that we may be able to recognize as individuals currently living in the Des Moines area. Annie also mentioned that she sat next to a man on an airplane that has some connections to the Des Moines Playhouse making the book into a play in the spring of 2009. We'll have to keep our eyes out and it can be another book club outing.
I am working on updating the list of books we have read and those we have not chosen. I hope to complete that tonight, but given that I mooch my internet connection from other people's wireless networks, my access to email has been pretty sketchy the last few days. If you have any other titles to add to the list, please log-in and update our layout.
Not sure what else I have to add on behalf of the book club. I've had more sleep since the last time we met, so I feel way more better. I enjoyed the World Food Festival! I'm looking forward to seeing you all again sooner rather than later. I have really enjoyed the last few book club meetings. Thank you for continuing to make an impact on my life ladies and not kicking me out. Much love to all of you!
I'm not as good at this as Meghan, Jess and Martine have been with their diligent posts. Someone complained last week at book club that we don't update this blog any more. You too can participate in this blog. We may need Meghan's assistance to give the newer members the ablility to post.
Our next book will be The Life & Times of the Thunderbolt Kid by Bill Bryson.
It's a lovely story about growing up in Des Moines, Iowa in the 1950s. Being one of those born & raised in Des Moines folks, I think I'm going to like it. He talks about landmarks and things that we may be able to recognize as individuals currently living in the Des Moines area. Annie also mentioned that she sat next to a man on an airplane that has some connections to the Des Moines Playhouse making the book into a play in the spring of 2009. We'll have to keep our eyes out and it can be another book club outing.
I am working on updating the list of books we have read and those we have not chosen. I hope to complete that tonight, but given that I mooch my internet connection from other people's wireless networks, my access to email has been pretty sketchy the last few days. If you have any other titles to add to the list, please log-in and update our layout.
Not sure what else I have to add on behalf of the book club. I've had more sleep since the last time we met, so I feel way more better. I enjoyed the World Food Festival! I'm looking forward to seeing you all again sooner rather than later. I have really enjoyed the last few book club meetings. Thank you for continuing to make an impact on my life ladies and not kicking me out. Much love to all of you!
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