The discussion of Blind Your Ponies by Stanley Gordon West was well rounded and Joe reminded us that the author went around the west selling his book out of the trunk of his car. Jim and Lori had suggested this wonderful tale of a small town in Montana trying to hold on their basketball team and the good fortune and drive that allows it to unfold in the story. It was generally agreed that the characters personality, each with their own tragedy or sad story as a backdrop, where what made the story great. That was where the surprise and wonder came from in the story and gave them the strength to persevere. The basketball part of the story was more predictable. I found myself skimming most to the playoff game descriptions except for the ways the two coaches motivated the players each time and, of course, the final scores and the celebrations afterwards. Jim pointed out the Author's Note in the back of the book so I read it aloud then Julie read the newer updated one from the back of her copy. That was interesting because we found out that the town of Willow Springs actually does exist and they have been trying to hang on to their team! The restaurant does exist and so does the bicycle built for two!! He told the story of how he came to the town and how the mystery of how the people carried on there attracted him thereby seeding the story for him. Great stuff!
I baked the Cheney Band Apple Pie and served it a la mode and that was really good too. Luckily the enchiladas weren't too hot!
Friday, April 5, 2013
'Blind Your Ponies' Discussion Goes Well With Enchiladas
Dateline: April 4, 2013.
Location: Wills Household.
Attendance: All accounted for and present during roll call.
Conditions: Rainy so the meeting had to be held indoors.
Candace and Julie arrived early enough to help with the cheese grating and lettuce chopping while I was chopping onions and heating up the sauces for the enchiladas. The green chile sauce I made with my own Sandia Chiles that I grew in one of my 16' X 4' raised beds out back. The Enchiladas met with general acclaim but unfortunately the boys arrived too late to take part (and there wasn't enough sauce left for them any way).
The discussion of Blind Your Ponies by Stanley Gordon West was well rounded and Joe reminded us that the author went around the west selling his book out of the trunk of his car. Jim and Lori had suggested this wonderful tale of a small town in Montana trying to hold on their basketball team and the good fortune and drive that allows it to unfold in the story. It was generally agreed that the characters personality, each with their own tragedy or sad story as a backdrop, where what made the story great. That was where the surprise and wonder came from in the story and gave them the strength to persevere. The basketball part of the story was more predictable. I found myself skimming most to the playoff game descriptions except for the ways the two coaches motivated the players each time and, of course, the final scores and the celebrations afterwards. Jim pointed out the Author's Note in the back of the book so I read it aloud then Julie read the newer updated one from the back of her copy. That was interesting because we found out that the town of Willow Springs actually does exist and they have been trying to hang on to their team! The restaurant does exist and so does the bicycle built for two!! He told the story of how he came to the town and how the mystery of how the people carried on there attracted him thereby seeding the story for him. Great stuff!
I baked the Cheney Band Apple Pie and served it a la mode and that was really good too. Luckily the enchiladas weren't too hot!
The discussion of Blind Your Ponies by Stanley Gordon West was well rounded and Joe reminded us that the author went around the west selling his book out of the trunk of his car. Jim and Lori had suggested this wonderful tale of a small town in Montana trying to hold on their basketball team and the good fortune and drive that allows it to unfold in the story. It was generally agreed that the characters personality, each with their own tragedy or sad story as a backdrop, where what made the story great. That was where the surprise and wonder came from in the story and gave them the strength to persevere. The basketball part of the story was more predictable. I found myself skimming most to the playoff game descriptions except for the ways the two coaches motivated the players each time and, of course, the final scores and the celebrations afterwards. Jim pointed out the Author's Note in the back of the book so I read it aloud then Julie read the newer updated one from the back of her copy. That was interesting because we found out that the town of Willow Springs actually does exist and they have been trying to hang on to their team! The restaurant does exist and so does the bicycle built for two!! He told the story of how he came to the town and how the mystery of how the people carried on there attracted him thereby seeding the story for him. Great stuff!
I baked the Cheney Band Apple Pie and served it a la mode and that was really good too. Luckily the enchiladas weren't too hot!
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