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!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Sunday, March 22, 2009
"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!
Joe has already finished the book! Way to go, Jose!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Candace's Applesauce Cake Recipe!!!!
Applesauce Cake
Preheat oven to 350
One yellow Cake Mix
1 15 oz. can applesauce
3 eggs
Mix well.
Grease and dust with cinnamon sugar to taste. (best when Bundt pan is used)
Pour 1/2 mix into pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar to taste. Pour remaining batter into pan.
Bake 45-50 min. until toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!
Preheat oven to 350
One yellow Cake Mix
1 15 oz. can applesauce
3 eggs
Mix well.
Grease and dust with cinnamon sugar to taste. (best when Bundt pan is used)
Pour 1/2 mix into pan. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar to taste. Pour remaining batter into pan.
Bake 45-50 min. until toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Next Book Notes
There are four or five copies of the next book at both the county and city library districts. I would imagine that a classic like this would be available in most used book stores as well. Julie and Candace have both read this in the past and enjoyed it.
"As the Yankee's ingenuity and know-how encounter the world of medieval superstition, Twain takes the opportunity to satirize the Old World, chivalry, kings and the church. Many of the Arthurian knights are depicted, as seen through the unimpressed eyes of the Yankee." -Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia (Fourth Edition)
"As the Yankee's ingenuity and know-how encounter the world of medieval superstition, Twain takes the opportunity to satirize the Old World, chivalry, kings and the church. Many of the Arthurian knights are depicted, as seen through the unimpressed eyes of the Yankee." -Benet's Reader's Encyclopedia (Fourth Edition)
Last Meeting Highlights
We were finally able to meet tonight at Candace's house after the chaos settled from the snow storm and the holidays. Everyone attended and Lee brought her friend, Eileen. The funniest moment was Lori's impersonation of her brother, Mark!
The book "My Stroke of Insight" provoked a good discussion and I think everyone had finished or nearly finished the book. Candace's dessert, as usual, was fabulous!
The book "My Stroke of Insight" provoked a good discussion and I think everyone had finished or nearly finished the book. Candace's dessert, as usual, was fabulous!
Monday, January 5, 2009
The Death of the Old Year- Tennyson
Full knee-deep lies the winter snow,
And the winter winds are wearily sighing:
Toll ye the church bell sad and slow,
And tread softly and speak low,
For the old year lies a-dying.
Old year you must not die;
You came to us so readily,
You lived with us so steadily,
Old year you shall not die.
He lieth still: he doth not move:
He will not see the dawn of day.
He hath no other life above.
He gave me a friend and a true truelove
And the New-year will take 'em away.
Old year you must not go;
So long you have been with us,
Such joy as you have seen with us,
Old year, you shall not go.
He froth'd his bumpers to the brim;
A jollier year we shall not see.
But tho' his eyes are waxing dim,
And tho' his foes speak ill of him,
He was a friend to me.
Old year, you shall not die;
We did so laugh and cry with you,
I've half a mind to die with you,
Old year, if you must die.
He was full of joke and jest,
But all his merry quips are o'er.
To see him die across the waste
His son and heir doth ride post-haste,
But he'll be dead before.
Every one for his own.
The night is starry and cold, my friend,
And the New-year blithe and bold, my friend,
Comes up to take his own.
How hard he breathes!
over the snow
I heard just now the crowing cock.
The shadows flicker to and fro:
The cricket chirps: the light burns low:
'Tis nearly twelve o'clock.
Shake hands, before you die.
Old year, we'll dearly rue for you:
What is it we can do for you?
Speak out before you die.
His face is growing sharp and thin.
Alack! our friend is gone,
Close up his eyes: tie up his chin:
Step from the corpse, and let him in
That standeth there alone,
And waiteth at the door.
There's a new foot on the floor, my friend,
And a new face at the door, my friend,
A new face at the door.
And the winter winds are wearily sighing:
Toll ye the church bell sad and slow,
And tread softly and speak low,
For the old year lies a-dying.
Old year you must not die;
You came to us so readily,
You lived with us so steadily,
Old year you shall not die.
He lieth still: he doth not move:
He will not see the dawn of day.
He hath no other life above.
He gave me a friend and a true truelove
And the New-year will take 'em away.
Old year you must not go;
So long you have been with us,
Such joy as you have seen with us,
Old year, you shall not go.
He froth'd his bumpers to the brim;
A jollier year we shall not see.
But tho' his eyes are waxing dim,
And tho' his foes speak ill of him,
He was a friend to me.
Old year, you shall not die;
We did so laugh and cry with you,
I've half a mind to die with you,
Old year, if you must die.
He was full of joke and jest,
But all his merry quips are o'er.
To see him die across the waste
His son and heir doth ride post-haste,
But he'll be dead before.
Every one for his own.
The night is starry and cold, my friend,
And the New-year blithe and bold, my friend,
Comes up to take his own.
How hard he breathes!
over the snow
I heard just now the crowing cock.
The shadows flicker to and fro:
The cricket chirps: the light burns low:
'Tis nearly twelve o'clock.
Shake hands, before you die.
Old year, we'll dearly rue for you:
What is it we can do for you?
Speak out before you die.
His face is growing sharp and thin.
Alack! our friend is gone,
Close up his eyes: tie up his chin:
Step from the corpse, and let him in
That standeth there alone,
And waiteth at the door.
There's a new foot on the floor, my friend,
And a new face at the door, my friend,
A new face at the door.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Lamb search at Aunties
A) Aunties has one used copy, one new copy and one Audio CD version.
B) County Library has one CD copy and 3 books.
(it's a race!)
B) County Library has one CD copy and 3 books.
(it's a race!)
Review of Lamb
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Lamb The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore List Price: $13.95Pages: 464Format: PaperbackISBN: 0380813815Publisher: Perennial
The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years -- except Biff, the Messiah's best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story in the divinely hilarious yet heartfelt work "reminiscent of Vonnegut and Douglas Adams" (Philadelphia Inquirer).Verily, the story Biff has to tell is a miraculous one, filled with remarkable journeys, magic, healings, kung fu, corpse reanimations, demons, and hot babes. Even the considerable wiles and devotion of the Savior's pal may not be enough to divert Joshua from his tragic destiny. But there's no one who loves Josh more -- except maybe "Maggie," Mary of Magdala -- and Biff isn't about to let his extraordinary pal suffer and ascend without a fight.
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1. Did you find Lamb to be fairly true to the Bible as you know it? Did you learn anything from Lamb? Do you find reading the Bible enjoyable?2. Early in the book, Biff writes about "little-boy love," describing it as " ... the cleanest pain I've ever known. Love without desire, or conditions, or limits -- a pure and radiant glow in the heart that could make me giddy and sad and glorious all at once." Do you understand what he's saying? Have you ever experienced that kind of love?3. Would Joshua have made it to maturity without Biff? Do you think Jesus had any human -- not divine help in becoming who he was? Is Moore making a statement about historical facts in the Bible, or about the value of friendship in general?4. Were you offended by this book in any way? There's so much here that Moore could almost be called an "equal opportunity offender." Did you find that some parts bothered you, while others didn't? Did he go too far, in any way? Not far enough? 5. At one point, Biff asks, "Are all women stronger and better than me?" and josh answers, "Yes." Do you think Moore believes this? Do you think Christianity teaches this? From what you know about other world religions, how does the role of women differ in each?6. Did you recognize any moments in your own development as you heard the story of Christ's? Do you relate to the character of Josh? Does this story of "Josh" make you feel any differently about Jesus as a human being?
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"An instant classic...terrific, funny and poignant."
—Rocky Mountain News
You can also look this book up on Wikipedia
Lamb The Gospel According to Biff, Christ's Childhood Pal by Christopher Moore List Price: $13.95Pages: 464Format: PaperbackISBN: 0380813815Publisher: Perennial
The birth of Jesus has been well chronicled, as have his glorious teachings, acts, and divine sacrifice after his thirtieth birthday. But no one knows about the early life of the Son of God, the missing years -- except Biff, the Messiah's best bud, who has been resurrected to tell the story in the divinely hilarious yet heartfelt work "reminiscent of Vonnegut and Douglas Adams" (Philadelphia Inquirer).Verily, the story Biff has to tell is a miraculous one, filled with remarkable journeys, magic, healings, kung fu, corpse reanimations, demons, and hot babes. Even the considerable wiles and devotion of the Savior's pal may not be enough to divert Joshua from his tragic destiny. But there's no one who loves Josh more -- except maybe "Maggie," Mary of Magdala -- and Biff isn't about to let his extraordinary pal suffer and ascend without a fight.
top of the page
1. Did you find Lamb to be fairly true to the Bible as you know it? Did you learn anything from Lamb? Do you find reading the Bible enjoyable?2. Early in the book, Biff writes about "little-boy love," describing it as " ... the cleanest pain I've ever known. Love without desire, or conditions, or limits -- a pure and radiant glow in the heart that could make me giddy and sad and glorious all at once." Do you understand what he's saying? Have you ever experienced that kind of love?3. Would Joshua have made it to maturity without Biff? Do you think Jesus had any human -- not divine help in becoming who he was? Is Moore making a statement about historical facts in the Bible, or about the value of friendship in general?4. Were you offended by this book in any way? There's so much here that Moore could almost be called an "equal opportunity offender." Did you find that some parts bothered you, while others didn't? Did he go too far, in any way? Not far enough? 5. At one point, Biff asks, "Are all women stronger and better than me?" and josh answers, "Yes." Do you think Moore believes this? Do you think Christianity teaches this? From what you know about other world religions, how does the role of women differ in each?6. Did you recognize any moments in your own development as you heard the story of Christ's? Do you relate to the character of Josh? Does this story of "Josh" make you feel any differently about Jesus as a human being?
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"An instant classic...terrific, funny and poignant."
—Rocky Mountain News
You can also look this book up on Wikipedia
Bookclub At Lori's
We had a very nice evening at Lori's house. After another in a series of lousy weather days (it snowed in Cheney and Airway Heights yesterday), the evening turned sunny and fairly warm. Lori had her wood burning bowl going and the BBQ cooking as we arrived. Everyone was there except for Candace (we missed you Candace!) and only Lori had completed the book. Julie and Joe were part way. Since it was non-fiction it was easy to talk about the book and its relation to current world events. The readers agreed that the writing style was a bit ponderous but Lori said that it was worth it in the final analysis. We had Longhorn BBQ sausages, shish-ka-bob veggies and chicken as well as cole slaw, all very yummy! Oh, and beer.
The clouds moved in and the wind came up so we moved inside to finish our discussion and decide on the next book. At Julie's suggestion we chose "Lamb; The Gospel According to Biff" which she described as an irreverant and very humerous look at Jesus' early life. We also got to see some mid-storm setting sun-light and a wonderful double rainbow! Thanks Lori for a great time!
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