Not Squirrel Stew!!!!

Thank you Debbie Gregory for the lovely dinner you prepared for our meeting last night.  Alaskan Salmon in honor of  "Two Old Women" (so glad it wasn't squirrel stew!) preceded by yummy appetizers!  Esther and Claudia shared their bounty of tomatoes and Judy brought a delicious variety of Gala apples for us all.  Combined with enjoying friends and conversation - who could ask for more!

For such an unassuming book, "Two Old Women: an Alaskan Legend of Betrayal, Courage, and Survival" by Velma Wallis, turned out to have a powerful impact on all of us.  The story was simple but touching and full of good morals and life lessons.  We collectively found it very inspirational, learned that we need to take control and responsibility for our lives, and that we need to work at continuing to look for the joy in our lives.  Esther noted that this title is a non-fiction book categorized as a folk tale.  While we have read many different types of non-fiction, this was our first folk tale.  This little book stimulated great discussion about our families and family traditions. 

Our next book selection is "The Aviator's Wife" by Melanie Benjamin.  Although Claudia is up next to host our meeting, Chris Peek asked to host us in September so we can enjoy her lovely home along the Columbia river.  No date was set, but we are tentatively planning to meet sometime during the latter portion of September.  Chris P. will contact us to arrange the date.

Thank you again Debbie G.; we all really enjoyed your home, your hospitality and your lovely bounty.