February

 

I am very excited to start our new book for February. The book is Everyday Sacred by Sue Bender. Erin suggested this book and it was unanimously chosen! 

The internet had this to say about it:

Applying the symbolism of the empty Zen begging bowl, Bender graciously shares another leg of her spiritual journey, the previous being her stay with the Amish recorded in her best seller, Plain and Simple (HarperCollins, 1989). Listening to the author (who also serves as reader), one has to admire her zest for life and determination for self-discovery as she recounts the experiences that filled her bowl daily and revealed the sacred. She learned that miracles can and do occur when we accept whatever happens to us each day, work from the heart, do less, and listen and relax more. She tells of the power in small things, the beauty in imperfection, and the boundless effects of generosity. Bender's findings are pure and simple and not unheard of; however, it is the fresh context in which she places them that makes Everyday Sacred a special and unique program. 

 

Happy Reading 

Clucking Hens

Thank you ladies for coming to our first book club meeting. I would have to say it was a good turn out. I thoroughly enjoyed the laughs and chats. Kyle has never experienced being in the same house as so many women, I am pretty sure he thought we sounded like a bunch of clucking hens. In the morning he explained that there must have been ten conversations going on at once! I think that means we had fun ;)

Thanks again for coming! If you couldn't make it, no biggie. We'll see you next time!

My Address

 

Hey party people! Book Club is coming up. Can you believe it is THIS Thursday?! Oh my. If you are planning on coming please email me at

merrily.roberts@gmail.com

for my address

Also, it would probably be a good idea to "follow" the blog. That way you can keep up with our happenings!

Can't wait to see you all on Thursday

PS The picture above is of our humble abode. 

Now you know what to look for :)

To Read or Not To Read?

My cute friend Natalie created a post about the new book club on her family blog. She was not too sure about joining and trying to read with her crazy schedule. She has two kids, just bought a new house, and is a graphic designer. Despite her busy bee life, reading has made an interesting change to her day to day routine.

Meet Natalie!
http://clarkandnatalierumsey.blogspot.com/2011/01/fancy-what.html

January

 

Okay ladies, are you ready? 

To get us started we will be reading the classic Emma by Jane Austen. I have already begun the book and have been completely swept away by its romance. I find Emma's character to be so intriguing! I absolutely can't wait for us all to get together and discuss it! Maybe we'll watch the movie, too!

I was thinking we would get together Thursday, January 27th @ seven pm at mi casa. Please email me for my address and let me know if you will be able to make it :)

Hope to see all you pretty ladies there!