We had a lovely time meeting way up river at Mary's home and were pleasantly surprised to see Chris Peek who just returned from Arizona for the summer. We caught up, shared stories and enjoyed a nice late-spring evening. Maureen brought some of her mother's books to share with us and, true to our month's read, feasted on beef stew and biscuits.
"This Tender Land" by William Kent Krueger followed the journey of four orphans as they headed for the Mississippi River in a canoe searching for a place to call home. Placed during the Depression, they crossed paths with several other individuals who were also adrift and searching for a new life. Along this journey the orphans learn about life and how they fit in this world.
The writing was eloquent and there were several quotes worth saving. Here are a few: "With every turn of the river, the world had become broader, its mysteries more complex, its possibilities endless." "There is a river that runs through time and the universe, vast and inexplicable, a flow of spirit that is at the heart of all existence, and every molecule of our being is a part of it." "I still struggle to understand what I know in my heart is a mystery beyond human comprehension. Perhaps the most important truth I've learned across the whole of my life is that it's only when I yield to the river and embrace the journey that I find peace."
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