THE REVIEW

IRISH STEW


Seven of us were here on Wednesday telling tales for St. Patrick’s Day. Some of us were in green, and I did serve everyone green Jello.

Jason read first, a continuation of the story he read that ended with “God has left the building.” This section was called “Desire” and was a heated exchange between Damianos and the siren, Ligeia, about the killing of the pedophile priest. He wants revenge against the angels who had masqueraded as spiritual superiors but had been traitors. Stay tuned for the next installment.

I had a book of novelists’ answers to questions about writing. One question pertained to making time to write. I read the response of one frustrated author/housewife/mother to point out to Jason that his life as author and stay-at-home-Dad was in keeping with other good company.

Ellie read an epic rhyming poem for preschoolers called “Flying On The Grass”. It is born of a child’s imagination when he wants to fly and he envisions all the adventures he would have but ends up deciding maybe watching the clouds while lying (or is that laying, Jim?) on the grass is a happier pursuit. We hope Ellie can find her way to having this published in a picture book for children.

Barinder had emailed us her piece “Fantasy” which is a really great story line in the fantasy genre about a love triangle between a healer, a magician, and a black witch. This is mostly a story outline that needs some work to develop it, but it has great potential.

Bob read more of his personal history during the years 1941 to 1943/44. Unfortunately we were running out of time and I stopped Bob after 6 ½ pages, single spaced. It’s not that easy to condense a whole life on just a few pages. We marked where Bob stopped reading and that’s where he can start next time.

Anne Berrie joined us for the first time in about a year. She said she handed in her thesis. We’ve missed her unique perspective during that time.

Jim didn’t read this time. He didn’t even bring his laptop. He said he felt naked without it. However, he did have some news. Six months after his latest granddaughter was born, his daughter and son-in-law are expecting again. That’s just about the best story for any author.

Margaret is settling in Quesnel and has lots of visits from her sons and their families. She and Marshall both think they made the right decision to move closer to family. But she is talking about a possible trip down here to the coast and said she would drop by for a visit. We’ll have to see if she can make it for a Meeting of The Rams.

Next Meeting will be Wednesday, April 6th at 7:00 p.m. here at my place. Hopefully spring will be well established by then. Am enjoying the extra daylight at night but having trouble arising if the sun isn’t up yet. I’ll feel better when the cherry trees and the daffodils bloom. Hope to see you all April 6th.

Lisa