The May meeting of book club went off without any problems. First--I did
NOT stress out about my meeting this time. I left up my Easter/Spring
decorations for everybody to enjoy (actually I just didn't have time to decorate
for my Patriotic theme of the summer yet). I decided to keep refreshments light
and everybody seemed to enjoy the meatballs, veggie pizza, and snacks. Of
course, the chocolate from Paris and my newly discovered peanut cups* went over
very nicely. Thank you to everybody who brought offerings to round out the
eating experience.
The feedback was positive as most of us seemed to really enjoy the book, "Hissy Fit". My friend, Linda, had suggested the book for a funny, light read. However, most of us agreed while there were funny parts in the book, it was pretty serious action. Just about everybody could relate to the small town happenings. It's a know fact that everybody knows everybody else's business; and "Who's who" can control a lot of what happens in the business activities of a small town. I was amazed at how people expected her to just overlook the behavior of her future husband. The only part I find repetitive is how the girl always finds a replacement so quickly. Real life doesn't happen that way -- or maybe it does for most of society today. Probably the most upsetting part of the book was how those involved were willing to let her and her father suffer all those years thinking her mother had just run off and left them with no contact. It was more important for them to uphold their "image" in the community. At least her "ex" did finally try to straighten out his life and become a better person - but his dad remained the ultimate jerk & creep.
The feedback was positive as most of us seemed to really enjoy the book, "Hissy Fit". My friend, Linda, had suggested the book for a funny, light read. However, most of us agreed while there were funny parts in the book, it was pretty serious action. Just about everybody could relate to the small town happenings. It's a know fact that everybody knows everybody else's business; and "Who's who" can control a lot of what happens in the business activities of a small town. I was amazed at how people expected her to just overlook the behavior of her future husband. The only part I find repetitive is how the girl always finds a replacement so quickly. Real life doesn't happen that way -- or maybe it does for most of society today. Probably the most upsetting part of the book was how those involved were willing to let her and her father suffer all those years thinking her mother had just run off and left them with no contact. It was more important for them to uphold their "image" in the community. At least her "ex" did finally try to straighten out his life and become a better person - but his dad remained the ultimate jerk & creep.
Carol
*Mini Peanut Butter Phyllo Pies
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
3 ounces Greek (or plain) cream cheese
8 ounces Cool Whip, lite - I used regular
1-1/4 cup powdered sugar
30 Athens Mini Fillo Shells (2 boxes)
30 peanut halves
Chocolate, shaved for garnish
In a medium mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and cream cheese until light
and fluffy with an electric mixer. With the mixer on low speed, alternate adding the Cool Whip and powdered
sugar, finishing with the Cool Whip. Spoon or pipe 1 tablespoon into each shell. Garnish with peanut half and
shaved chocolate. Refrigerate till served.
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