April 28th Meeting at Pat's

Despite having surgery on Monday, Pat invited us into her home for a wonderful night of companionship, discussion and of course, food.  After we had more than enough to eat, Pat started discussion on her book "Promises to Keep",  She explained her job as Navigator for Hospice and how it related to the book.   Everyone contributed their experience of dealing with death since we've all been there.  At our age, I don't think anyone hasn't had someone close die, or had to deal with cancer.  It was a very positive discussion and truly a fact of life.  Pat offered several books, some  that dealt the dying process and guide for caregivers, and others on  becoming truly happy. Then Pat asked if we could go "vegan" to improve our chances of beating cancer.  No meat, eggs, dairy products, butter and all other animal -derived ingredients.   That drove us to the dessert table. Somehow a life without good rich desserts doesn't sound appealing.

I brought in the banner Alice and I painted for the Downtown Martinsburg banner project with the Good Time Girl Book and Dinner Club theme.

We also had a surprise visit by Roe's little sister Theresa and her daughter Jen who are heading out to WVU to check it out.  That made things very lively.

Next month we will read "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" by Stieg Larsson and meet at Sharon's house on May 19.

(Pat give me your book suggested list and I will post them on the blog.)

Good reading and see you in three weeks.

KAthy G