The Ram's Head Review Dec. 9, 2007

THE RAM’S HEAD REVIEW
December 9, 2007


Season’s Greetings to all the Rams. Four of us gathered here Thursday night even though Margaret and Bob were the only ones who had written anything. Bob’s wife Carole is recovering from surgery, and Bob is busy homemaking and caregiving. Elaine was occupied with an ailing family member. Amanda finds Xmas time so busy. No word from Carolann. Anyhow, those present did decide we will not have another meeting now until January, and free everyone for other pursuits for awhile.

Bob had one paragraph to read called “The Undertaker”. Jacoby Bros. used to buy old gold dental pieces from a man they assumed was an undertaker, and it was Bob’s job to remove unwanted foreign material and then test for karats.

Margaret showed Bob her ring given to her by her husband, and after scrutinizing it with the lens he carried in his pocket, Bob told her it had been manufactured by Jacoby Bros. Small world.

Ellie read more of the girl, Saria, finding her rooms in Alvin’s castle very luxurious, with fine tapestries, carpets and a large bed with curtains. When left alone she opens her trunk and finds several books she hadn’t packed herself. She hides them. Someone brings her a tray of food, and someone else lights the candles, and someone else brings her a bath. Yet nobody at all speaks to her.

Margaret reads a Peabody chapter called “The Last Rites of Riley”. Rev. Peabody has to give the rites for two men named Riley. Because Dalton Riley had caused him to lose his big toe, Peabody is unable to say anything nice about him. Then he highly praises the life of Farley Riley. But afterwards, we learn the coffins had been mixed up and Marie was told Peabody should be praised for criticising the life of Farley Riley, who was a murderer and had been in the first coffin. Marie didn’t tell Peabody the truth.

I read a nice email letter I received from Susan, detailing events since Declan was born. Lots of news.

Next meeting will be here in January, but haven’t decided yet whether it will be the 3rd or the 10th, as I’m not sure what my work schedule will be that first week. But I will let everyone know beforehand. In the meantime, hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and that The Muse is also an invited guest. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Lisa