Thank you Nika for hosting our gathering. Yummy soup and breads along with everyone's offerings - so pleasant to share food and conversation. A warm and cozy evening with friends.
Our book was "Still Life" by Louise Penny, a debut book and the first of a murder mystery series. Not extravagant and flashy, but written with common conversations set in a homey community. Well developed characters, many seemed like they could be neighbors. Although a murder mystery, there were also comments and lessons on life and our own decisions about our own lives. Making choices about who we are and how we want to live; what we should do to be happy or stand still lose ourselves. "If we can accept that nothing is permanent, and change is inevitable, if we can adapt, then we're going to be happier people." "The fault lies with us, and only us. Ultimately it's us and our choices....We're the only ones who can change our lives, turn them around" "Life is change. If you aren't growing and evolving you're standing still and the rest of the world is surging ahead." "The prayer stick, its brightly colored ribbons catching the wind, sending their gifts into the air, knocking against each other. Like true friends. Bumping, and sometimes hurting, though never meaning to."
Our next meeting will be March 8th, 5:30, at the home of Chris Mallon. Looking forward to seeing everyone there for another wonderful evening of sharing books and friendship.
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