LARK ASCENDING by Appalachian writer Silas House was my pick for March. Truly written in a time of personal grief for the author, it also reflects the changing times and political culture of the United States. Yes, it was about survival and upheaval with harsh descriptions. Yes, and that cruise across the ocean....ugh!
Little did I know that when I chose this book with the cute beagle dog on the cover a year ago that we now would be living/sharing with our bookclub member the passing of a beloved grandson. So life imitates art ? we nod our heads sadly. There is also HOPE + LOVE in this book (the trust of friendships, Seamus, nature, old cows in churches carved up into steaks! Finding a place of refuge).
And also with us:
*thanks Rennie for Lintz chocolates, Roe & Sylvia for cookies.
**merci to Pat for getting us all around the big dining table
***gracias to Kathy for the first day of spring daffodil bouquet
****God bless Sharon for saying, "the author usually doesn't write like this..."
****all of us wearin' green and having this meeting this week, we needed it!
***** Grace for saying, "I think I'll go home and take a nap."
*****the Doorbell ringing and finding Linda who found us finally in Pikeview Acres!
Slainte'!! raising a glass to all of us - I forgot to show you my little family Museum, next time!
God Bless us everyone. "I say a little prayer for you....'
love ya, Alice 🍀
