February 23 Meeting at Rosemary's

February's meeting was moved up a week, which made it possible for our beachcomber friends, Edna and Grace to be with us.  It also enabled us to get a hold of the "book" which was in short supply.  It was worth it because we really liked the book, but, I'm getting ahead of myself.  First we had our chit chat around the cheese, crackers and wine.  Afterwards, we gathered at the table, said grace and enjoyed the good food that Rosemary put before us.

As dinner was completed, we discussed the March meeting.  We will meet in three weeks, on March 15 at my house (Kathy).  I have selected the book by John Elder Robison. "Look me in the eye: My Life with Asperger".  Sharon gave us the name of her book - "Winterdance" by Gary Paulsen and if anyone else has their book selection please let me know.

There was an overwhelming yes in response to" did we liked the book", in fact several members had already recommended it to their friends.  Grace liked the writing style of Kimberley Freeman who interlaced the life story of a grandmother with her granddaughter's. "Wildflower Hill" spans three generations of women as it fluctuates between Beattie’s third-person past and Emma’s firsthand accounts of life as a prima ballerina in modern-day London, followed by her unexpected return to Sydney and Wildflower Hill.  Both Beattie and Emma find themselves having to start over. Freeman's complex characters were capable of love and hate, shame and redemption.   We had a Plethora ( you like that) of characters to love, hate, sympathize and understand.  The ending left us questioning, will there be a sequel??  Also, where in the world is Tasmania??

Enjoy this wonderful winter complete with daffodils peaking their heads out of the ground.  I hope they don't have an unexpected surprise!

KAthy G
Linda and Pat, so sorry you missed it.  A speedy recovery to Ellen, we're all pulling for you.