The big news is that Coleen told us that the Paper Plains Literary Festival is April 8 and 9 in Lawrence. Keynote author talks, which can be viewed in-person at Liberty Hall, or virtually, feature Angeline Boulley (The Firekeeper’s Daughter), Sarah Smarsh (She Come by...
Susan is feeling better, but still a little tired and was unable to attend. Hopefully we will see her in March. Michael continues to join us via Zoom from Nevada, MO. It was nice to see Sharon after an absence of several months. Also in attendance were Coleen and...
Susan is out of the hospital, rehabbing at home after her brain surgery. Sharon was feeling a bit under the weather and didn’t make it as well. Richard, a lifetime Mensa member, and his friend Mary, drove up from Belton to join us. It is always swell to welcome new...
We missed Susan, as she is in rehab after having surgery to remove several brain tumors. Sharon stayed home to watch football. Cynthia and Michael joined us via Zoom. Cynthia was kind of worn down with a cold, and Michael is one of our remote members, joining us from...
Michael Denison, a recently renewed member, joined us for Book Lovers SIG in January. He is the third new member to join our growing group since we shifted to Zoom meetings this past summer. It’s so great to see members getting involved. Joining Michael was the usual...
Busy time of year, so not as many members were able to report on books this month. First, Nathan turned 40! He has been VERY busy playing in various Christmas concerts in different bands. Fortunately, there is only one week of school left in the semester; I think he...
For the second month in a row we started the meeting with a musical introduction. This time Caroline played a classical rendition of Greensleeves. We are so fortunate to have talent like this in our group. More good news. New member Anita signed onto Book Lovers from...
It has been a long time since we have seen her, but Caroline joined us in October. So nice to get caught up with her. Barbara found her email in time and was able to join us as well. Core members Peggy, Cynthia, and Coleen & David rounded out the participants. On...
Peggy, Coleen & David, and Cynthia comprised the core of longtime members, with Nathan signing in for the second month in a row. Barbara missed the email invite, but Jeanette, a member from years ago, joined us from Florida. Thank you, Zoom! Peggy got the...
We had nearly our full complement of regulars on the Zoom version of Book Lovers SIG for August, plus one talented new participant. Barbara and Peggy joined us again from last month. Coleen and David have figured out the Zoom link, but Cynthia had some technical...
