Our meeting was postponed from last Thursday but we still only had six people attend. It is summer after all. Edna's in London, Alice and Pat are out of town, Roe had another commitment and Ellen forgot because of the rescheduling.
Now down to the book discussion. Pam asked if everyone liked the book and most said they did. A lively discussion of homosexuality commenced and most were OK with that except Nancy who didn't care for the book and thought, like I did, that it portrayed Christianity in the negative. I found it ironic that the gays criticized the Christians because they wouldn't accept homosexuality. On the other hand, the homosexuals couldn't accept the fact that the Christian believed what they were taught in the Bible. Sharon brought up the fact that there is a male chromosome for homosexuality but not a female one and that lesbianism might be a choice. Grace thought the husband was weak and influenced by those around him. I could understand why the husband didn't want his embryo / child to be brought up in a life style he didn't agree with. The trial to determine custody of the embryo was a zoo but pretty consistent with today's media influenced trials. I was intrigued by the Music Therapy and Louisa wanted to know what happened to Lucy! The book ended like a "modern" Disney movie,i.e. they all lived happily ever after -- two mommies and one daddy. "Oh my........"
Next month we will read something a little more tame, "The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency" by Alexander McCall Smith. The meeting will be held on Thursday, August 16 at Alice's home.
Stay cool and hope the rest of the summer is uneventful. I think we've had enough of these storms.
Now off to the beach!
KAthy G
PS The Smucker's Goober Peanut Butter & Chocolate Stripes was a big hit. Thank you Dana.
