July 18 Meeting at Kathy's

It was a steamy evening with the faintest hint of summer rain, but alas it did not come.  Everyone one arrived on time with the exception of Grace who made a grand entrance complete with applause.  Louisa brought along our newest member-to-be Rene who I hadn't seen in, dare I say, 25 years.  She looks the same and fits in well ---- she's a talker.

In keeping with the premise of the book "What Alice forgot", I asked the members if their lives have changed over the last 10 years.  Compared with "Alice", I didn't think life changed dramatically for me.  Edna, Pam and Louisa said their lives had a major change.  Edna lost her dad who was her first major family lose since her brother, Pam's husband had a major stroke and has gone down hill ever since and Louisa who's husband's bucket needed filling or something like that.  Elizabeth's heartfelt infertility problems were discussed which segued into the topic of adoption.  Edna recommended "The Primal Wound: Understanding the Adopted Child" by Nancy Verrie for a incite into what is it like to be adopted.  Every one seems to like the book, even those who didn't finish it.  I especially liked the little twist at the end   Alice was going to marry Dominique but the author created the last chapter so Alice and Nick lived happily ever after.  We were all glad Alice patched things up with Nick. A nice surprise ending.

Although this is a book club we ended our meeting with dessert, of course and a discussion of trips to take this fall. We are full service.

We will meet next month at our Alice's home on August 15 and read "A Midwives Tale" by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich.

Great seeing everyone, thanks for all the wine and food, welcome to the club Rene even if you won't be here next month and so sorry you missed it, Ellen.  We will need to get you set up with an e-reader.  Louisa will have her book available as an e-book in September.   Thank you Dana Gerken for suggesting this book.

OMG where'd the lights go.........electric is off......It's 2003 all over again,
KAthy

Note: September's meeting is WEDNESDAY Sept 18