Ode to James

Jim Cragan, Jim Cragan, where are you bro'?
We hope you're here with us, 'cause we want you to know
How much your idea for this book club has meant
To all of us members - and look where it went!

To wonderful places... the characters we've met,
20 years on the journey, but it's not over yet.
So, thank you dear Jimmy, for bringing us here
For giving a purpose and making it clear,
That life is much fuller whenever we care
to read the great writings and verses we share.

by Francis Joseph Hasler III

(thank you Joe, from all of us!)

Hill's Resort 20th Anniversary Photos

20th Anniversary @ Hill's Resort

Many more pictures to follow as well as slide show, videos and more....

'Seventh Son' Availability

Spokane Library system has 1 downtown, 2 at Shadle and 1 at Hillyard plus 3 mp3 CD's. County has 6 in various locations including Medical Lake and Spokane Valley. I tried downloading another version on my computer but all I got was the intro and the first few lines of the book. I am still techno-challenged in several areas but, hey, I can program my VCR still! (haha)

Photos From Lori's (9-16-2009)

That Lori Sure Can Grill!

We had a very nice time at Lori's house last evening and everyone made it! Great discussion and we just wish we could have known what the non-readers would have thought. Maybe you could read it and we could get your opinions at the next (special) bookclub gathering... kind of a continuation. We will have plenty of time for fun, serious discussion and making merry! Details to follow in the near future. Julie and I will be getting together soon to plan meals and activities. What do you all think of having the official bookclub meeting on the beach in front of the resort if the weather is nice on that Saturday???

Thanks Lori for the wonderful food and drink! You are Marvelous!

Photo from last bookclub at Rhonda's House

Way to go Sherman

Michelle sent this link about Sherman Alexie:
http://slog.thestranger.com/slog/archives/2009/06/19/today-in-get-off-my-lawn

And by-the-way, Sherman's official website is www.fallsapart.com 'for all things Sherman, all the time.'

'The Reader' Discussed at Tonight's Bookclub

It was a very fun and spirited discussion tonight at my house. Everyone had read the book and contributed to the discussion. Very well worth the read and some that had seen the movie recommend it highly and it may be better than the book on some level.

We had a full turn out and we were joined by Julie's friend and co-worker Michelle. It was nice having some new input and a fresh face to mix with us oldies-but-goodies.

We only have 4 weeks to get the next book (Ten Little Indians by Sherman Alexie) and read it but it is a series of short stories. See ya then!

"The Reader" Availability

Aunties has one used copy of 'The Reader' for $3.99, the county library has 2 copies available and the city system has several copies but they are all out. They do have one cassette copy available.

Joe has already finished the book! Way to go, Jose!