Speedy Decisions, A Poetic Refusal and Sweeping Reform

With uncharacteristic efficiency, our May group of readers chose books for the next three months, changed the start time for future meetings, ratified a constitutional amendment forbidding resignation, and amended the amendment to allow sabbaticals of non-specific duration. Whoa.

New Starting Time

From here on out, meetings start at 7 p.m. instead of 7:30 p.m. since we all want to be home and in bed by 9:30. Reminder: The first 30 minutes of every meeting is dedicated to chit-chat so come prepared with nuggets of chat.

Book Selections for June, July and August

June

Dancing Fish and Ammonites by Penelope Lively

Host: Gail

July

Middlemarch by George Eliot

Host: Steve

August

My Life in Middlemarch by Rebecca Mead

Host: Shirley

New Rule: No Resigning

Vickie's attempt to quit book club was rejected with many reminders of why it's important to stay, even if you aren't able to read the books or even attend very often. We don't care. You are still in the club. Come when you can. Faith's poem, written just for this occasion, says it best:

For Vickie with Love
Vickie darling, Vickie dear,
Now, see here. See here!
You surely know we'd cry and put
Should you pack up and just walk out.
Come for treats. come for wine,
come for love. That's just fine.
You haven't read a single line?
To tell the truth, I've read just nine.