tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45792251011808606142024-03-05T06:17:48.339-07:00Reading SisterhoodAll the books we're reading and how we feel about them!!!Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13950752088591261667noreply@blogger.comBlogger143125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-90979808636524117542012-12-06T15:39:00.001-07:002012-12-06T15:39:45.524-07:00christmas partyDec 13th, 7pm<br />
Jorgensen Manor (Laurel's mom's house)<br />
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white elephant<br />
gift exchange (if that's your thing)<br />
pot-luck (bring whatever eatable tickles your fancy)<br />
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see you there!bookettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639285974211866080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-56481952831915620612012-11-12T19:27:00.000-07:002012-11-12T20:23:23.735-07:00For Every Mother<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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of the best books I've read about motherhood. I went to high school
with her son, and I think he was a lucky guy--wish I'd gotten to know
his whole family. I like how she's pithy and brief with her reflections.
Here are some parts I loved (in my own words):<br /><br />She says that we
can't take blame or credit for how our kids turn out. We take the blame
or credit for how WE turn out through our experiences as a mother.<br /><br />She
says she writes because life is short and she wants to savor certain
moments. Writing gives her a chance to live a moment, ponder the
experience again while writing about it, and then relive it by reading
what she's written. She makes me want to write more in the journal I
keep for my kids.</span></span>Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13950752088591261667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-64765328362942986202012-07-28T01:48:00.003-06:002012-07-28T17:30:45.379-06:00Our own litte island paradise!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1px;"><img height="382" id="il_fi" src="http://mienmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/bathing-beauties.jpg" style="border-width: 0px; padding: 8px;" width="485" /></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 1px;">We'll be discussing Nie's book, "Heaven is Here"</span></span></div>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123851300551162867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-60789028838249090502012-04-09T14:07:00.000-06:002012-04-09T14:07:56.135-06:00book for May/June<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><img alt="The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel [Book]" src="http://books.google.com/books?id=IhyOIfJk0GcC&printsec=frontcover&img=1&zoom=1&l=220" style="border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; height: 220px; max-width: 220px;" title="The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel [Book]" /></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: collapse; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">My Mom couldn't stop talking how much she loved this book, The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield. So, we are going to read it! It was such a lovely time meeting up at Savory and Sweet-- we missed you gals who couldn't make it. I'm going to start reading it now and let you know when my copy is free.</span>Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123851300551162867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-68978580135422412632012-03-21T17:27:00.002-06:002012-03-21T17:32:49.211-06:00Ranger's Apprentice series<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9T9OItaF5lrhIBNjGpGacDc0deYRshkkbn67XZgdiOQYvuiUhS9b70HN419iPwU6l1e3jIPlNGxpLTy3XdjQTTD8GSGFIV29wVVSiecPSjvs8p_o5sjXCSuqTlrg7Sb8TISCdr5Xvjs/s1600/ranger.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 127px; height: 193px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5722496303390782018" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw9T9OItaF5lrhIBNjGpGacDc0deYRshkkbn67XZgdiOQYvuiUhS9b70HN419iPwU6l1e3jIPlNGxpLTy3XdjQTTD8GSGFIV29wVVSiecPSjvs8p_o5sjXCSuqTlrg7Sb8TISCdr5Xvjs/s320/ranger.jpg" /></a>I've been reading these with our oldest boy (age 11--he loves them!). They're a lot of fun. There are 10 books in the Ranger's Apprentice series; I'm on number 7, and he just finished the last. I wish the characters didn't love coffee so much ;), but other than that, great books.<br /><div></div>Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13950752088591261667noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-60906052687628165092012-03-16T15:10:00.000-06:002012-03-16T15:10:03.446-06:00sisterhood everlasting<div style="text-align: center;">Devoured this all in one night.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/sisterhood-everlasting-ann-brashares/1100088348?ean=9780385521222&itm=1&usri=sisterhood+everlasting"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiquh8jJuYk0AXbU8blvvQ_yPUTdTxVk2RmfaxPL0dRD59vTR9BEGWzXoEyxyCC0SYc1tTwXNqnBP-riWLILm2OJur8AYrEyrFud2b66cAmiekLwEgkc8v3htx23y1efD_w_0_LkENHTRNx/s1600/sisterhood+everlasting.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You wouldn't be sorry if you did the same.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Heartbreak, rediscovery, lost loves, life changes. The Sisterhood, just turning 30. Amazing.</div>bookettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639285974211866080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-11885187495106536872012-02-15T21:09:00.003-07:002012-02-15T21:16:06.350-07:00March Bookclub Read<img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 300px; height: 300px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709581478918489778" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYljwi4VBaqcFVruP3zKVHLv8mBm5Nxgvi_C5a7LcgozYnMuF3pCYTssPIUo7x2b0mzS6STuxSWD1COQTPNQPrnf5VuSO_K3rutZBy3P1kwG0kSEa1ud67JXsf-o3ueCeLeR7xQ2S6roY/s320/41HmMvTuDsL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" />Hey Ladies...did we decide on our next read for bookclub? I was thinking it is time to do a self help book. My sister-in-law gave John and me this book and it has really struck something within me. I thought it would be good for all of us to read! It is Excuses Begone!by Dr. Wayne Dyer. I was thinking maybe we could start doing bookclub during the day? like meeting for lunch? for those of us with small kids, we can just bring them. That way it wont run into any conflicting schedules at night. If not, fine too. Just add your comments. There is a really yummy cafe that one of the Seminary teachers John works with owns. It is accross the street from Target on Center in Orem. It's a crepe place called Savory and Sweet. maybe we could meet there for march? and if we decide on this book or others, I was thinking the end of march would give us enough time? you can find this book for very cheap. I bought it on my kindle for three bucks.ziggygirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04786911037416438518noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-47847998513315762342012-02-15T18:50:00.003-07:002012-02-19T22:08:45.243-07:00Flipped<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikva4WfZdnIoys0YHYqOxbGkUk0Egpsma73gsgzhIJkMmbL8ANdlDrvzNC0Hc0Hfr4cyCwO20PTLoqPVpBrz4PhvXA-uh99jI0-dpk0G4UYTuMcCuhnqBeBEplDpGtDsTx_t2KvbaLoyw/s1600/flipped.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; width: 128px; height: 192px; text-align: center; display: block; cursor: pointer;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5709546173505108594" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikva4WfZdnIoys0YHYqOxbGkUk0Egpsma73gsgzhIJkMmbL8ANdlDrvzNC0Hc0Hfr4cyCwO20PTLoqPVpBrz4PhvXA-uh99jI0-dpk0G4UYTuMcCuhnqBeBEplDpGtDsTx_t2KvbaLoyw/s320/flipped.jpg" border="0" /></a><div>I loved this book--it's a fast read, fun story. It's by Wendelin Van Draanen.</div>Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13950752088591261667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-14775289505867968192012-01-23T09:02:00.003-07:002012-01-23T09:24:21.955-07:00Hunger Games TrilogyHow many of you have read the whole <em>Hunger Games</em> trilogy? I just finished the last book and want to talk to someone about it. So, here goes (warning: spoilers). Did you have a hard time liking Katniss in the third book like I did? I guess, you have to give some leeway--she's obviously been through a lot by that time and doesn't want to cope with life. Didn't you think the third book was darker than the others? And wasn't it awful when Katniss agreed to some Hunger Games for the Capitol people's children? Well, it was true that she needed Peeta with his peaceful ways and loving devotion. I almost want to say she didn't deserve him, but then again, she did save him many times too. I loved the last line of the book where he asks if her love is real or not real. I cried. I really liked Finnick's character. I was sorry he had to die. The arena in the 2nd book was so creative. Book two may be my favorite. The third was my least favorite. When do you think kids are old enough to read these books? Luke, our almost-11-year-old, is starting the first. With the third being so much darker (with Finnick's revelation of how he was used sexually, especially) I'm not sure he's ready for that one.<br /><br />In life, do you ever find yourself trying to find the balance between the Capitol's carefree, shallow, party lifestyle and District 13's structure, discipline and frugality? I feel like that's a big part of life. We're supposed to teach our kids to work and not waste, but we also teach them to partake of and create beauty. I know people who make up parties all the time (one of my friends celebrates each first day of the month with her family) just for a chance to celebrate! Sometime I get so bogged down in getting everything done (checked off my mental list) that I use absolutely no creativity at all. I have to remind myself that there are other ways, that flexibility is a virtue, and that my life can be funner than I'm letting it be. I get the feeling, also, that there are those in life who have no problem finding the fun and need to remind themselves that by adhering to a schedule or list, they can accomplish more and feel calmer about life when things start to feel crazy. I know I'm just rambling here, but if you've followed my stream of consciousness, I mean that we can all learn from each other and balance the carefree attitude with the structure and come up with something better than the extremes. One thing I want to do more with my kids (I know, this is a real tangent here) is have dance parties with them. When everyone is fighting or my 5-year-old is trying really hard to bug everyone in sight, I want to yell, "Dance Party," turn on some music, and dance our bad feelings away!<br /><br />The End. Please comment!<br /><br />AND, I'M REALLY EXCITED FOR THE MOVIE--IT'S NOT RATED YET, THOUGH....Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13950752088591261667noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-25318305901958781732012-01-07T09:28:00.000-07:002012-01-07T09:28:05.819-07:00I need my girlsOkay, ladies. Laurel here. I don't know if perhaps our group email thing isn't working right, or if some of you just haven't been on the computer recently, but, in any case, let me try this again.<br />
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<strong>There are some serious things happening in my life right now, and I need my girls.</strong><br />
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We could do a dessert night at my parents. Or maybe a hot tub night at Sarah's or Marcy's? Meet for lunch at Michelle's? I don't care what it is, but I need you all to be there, if you can manage it, and it needs to be before next Friday, the 13th.<br />
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Possible? Call me, text me, email me - let me know. I can do any evening, and I can get away for lunch any day but Tuesday.bookettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639285974211866080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-37195896579705386182011-11-23T14:05:00.000-07:002011-11-23T14:05:29.717-07:00upcoming Christmas partyWe've emailed a bit about this, but I wondered if not everyone is seeing the email (Melissa - it says "bounced" for yours - so that's one), so I thought I'd put a little something on the blog.<br />
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We're talking about Tues, Dec 13th, or thereabouts, for the Christmas party. Something in that week, anyway, if that works for everyone? I've only have one negative response for the 13th so far, so that might stick. But I'm open for the 14th or 15th as well, if those nights work better. So please take a look at your calendars and let me know!<br />
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It will be at The Manor again, like last year.<br />
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White Elephant gift exchange. (I promise, I'm done with embarrassing items. I have mine already, and it's not even remotely "questionable" in nature.)<br />
Bring a treat to share (or did we want to do a dinner? soup & salad?).<br />
Other gifting is entirely optional, so don't feel like you have to come up with something if that's not your thing, or if you're just feeling overwhelmed. Those of us that like to gift stuff won't be offended, promise.bookettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639285974211866080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-22371626602943541682011-11-11T16:21:00.000-07:002011-11-11T16:21:14.248-07:00Matched<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span id="goog_1553754196"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj32dnBMy4oM0DkCKVm_ozG9ChBv9BMGT6hdAcxF1bO0mpg3vY8ngaENNoRSQDlHJJqPy7qWW7okALWFxHx7TFrYEgehxMcpeJcjnXX2evO6UNopKj_VTPVtLD-MSC8jt4kqC65tb8UTZ0I/s1600/matched.jpg" /><span id="goog_1553754197"></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We'll meet to discuss the book in January (correct me if I got that wrong), and we'll have our Christmas party in December, at Stately Jorgensen Manor (my parents house - same as last year) with no pressure to talk about the book.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We should get that party calendared now, before everyone has too many other obligations. Votes? Preferences?</div>bookettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639285974211866080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-58945132215120670482011-08-11T17:20:00.000-06:002011-08-11T17:20:55.477-06:00The Egg & I<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJy050xmqgxdqEST0RLEmhDjXxQjl1XtrQYHKO2xUPVaBDK6wN6ZQ8FIZaL3oQpPvBB4HOrz46UqH5iNVAFT0hcYpP2smSEY85J87dNoDHS4rf-I89Gn4MbJyl009VaEYxm-BNpxgOTJ6u/s1600/egg%2526I.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJy050xmqgxdqEST0RLEmhDjXxQjl1XtrQYHKO2xUPVaBDK6wN6ZQ8FIZaL3oQpPvBB4HOrz46UqH5iNVAFT0hcYpP2smSEY85J87dNoDHS4rf-I89Gn4MbJyl009VaEYxm-BNpxgOTJ6u/s1600/egg%2526I.jpg" /></a></div>So, I think I sorta forced the gals to agree with my choice for our next book, but I think you'll all enjoy it.<br />
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I thought of it back when Liz got her chickens, and went in search of it, hoping against hope that it was still in print (it's older - from the 30's, I believe). Amazingly, it had been re-printed in the late 80's, so I was able to get a copy from <a href="http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/egg-and-i-betty-macdonald/1012314495?ean=9780060914288&itm=3&usri=egg%2bi">B&N</a>. Perhaps Borders will have one going cheap as they go out of business?<br />
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Provo and Orem Libraries only have one copy each, but my copy should be available pretty soon, so let me know if you want to borrow it.<br />
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It's one of my all-time favorite movies. Maybe we can watch the movie when we get together to talk about it?bookettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639285974211866080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-14262529763568245122011-05-10T09:25:00.002-06:002011-05-10T09:33:43.036-06:00The Devil in the White City<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOg6H-gklVRK0DLqwT2HusyJSIOl-c6cNid1YBJqCQQs8iWxBdjsiuEdtUiTCnNxmThMBoVgdr7X5KhWfot_8MRAz6zZy4Y3abp2CeNw8FRQevMtgdBo0JRdLHsW0L5HYLMDRYlKbKDf4/s1600/devil.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 177px; height: 280px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOg6H-gklVRK0DLqwT2HusyJSIOl-c6cNid1YBJqCQQs8iWxBdjsiuEdtUiTCnNxmThMBoVgdr7X5KhWfot_8MRAz6zZy4Y3abp2CeNw8FRQevMtgdBo0JRdLHsW0L5HYLMDRYlKbKDf4/s320/devil.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5605110616993011666" border="0" /></a><br />Remember when Lisa gave us a list of books her trusted ward members loved? This was on the list. It was a fascinating read. I own it, so if anyone wants to read it, you can borrow mine. It's partly about a real-live murderer, so it's a bit disturbing, but it's a really interesting slice of our nation's history.Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13950752088591261667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-77458649468454629712011-05-04T11:09:00.000-06:002011-05-04T11:11:48.242-06:00Chuck-a-rama April!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQXiVoteYHsTYQeYhyygOA55KY60dewzdCL8oekzCGtqAfAKbgsRYOAZk_59v57ByqZtosxpZIcgzVkKmxb4Rmx_hKiQ3UWcIZAJY5Qf6-iP6l-XvwFkEZX2u3mTp5xR99dwVo2iV6Bw/s1600/one-socked+002.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHQXiVoteYHsTYQeYhyygOA55KY60dewzdCL8oekzCGtqAfAKbgsRYOAZk_59v57ByqZtosxpZIcgzVkKmxb4Rmx_hKiQ3UWcIZAJY5Qf6-iP6l-XvwFkEZX2u3mTp5xR99dwVo2iV6Bw/s320/one-socked+002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602909778476806946" border="0" /></a>Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13950752088591261667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-67259812689369766882011-04-29T17:02:00.000-06:002011-04-29T17:02:09.719-06:00Pavilion of Women (for May/June)Ladies, we had a fabulous time last night out at Chuck-A-Rama in Draper!<br />
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We really enjoyed just chatting and being with each other, with a smattering of book-related discussion thrown in just for good measure.<br />
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For our next meet-up, we'll read <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Pavilion-Women-Oriental-Novels-Pearl/dp/1559210249">Pavilion of Women</a>, by Pearl S Buck.<br />
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Orem and Provo libraries each have only one copy, sadly, so some may have to purchase this one.<br />
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We'll meet up on Thursday, June 9th,* 7-ish, have take-out of the Oriental persuasion, and hang out in Sar's hot tub!<br />
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*Sar &tc gone the 23rd, her Sis the 16th, so we backed it up to the 9th - which we hope works for most of us?bookettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639285974211866080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-4241573109101642962011-03-27T08:11:00.005-06:002011-03-27T13:48:49.477-06:00Darcy TrilogyI think you all know that I'm a die-hard P&P fan, so it was fun to pick up these three books for more of a Darcy & Elizabeth fix. The trilogy shows what the life of a gentleman was back then, and frankly, it seems pretty darn frivolous and unfair by our standards: everyone who starts out as a servant remains so for the rest of his life; those born to privilege don't have to do anything except manage to dress well and not squander the family money. These books are well-written and entertaining. The second one, though, is simply filler, so I would suggest skipping it. It involves Darcy trying to forget Elizabeth (it does have a great title--<span style="font-style: italic;">Duty and Desire</span>) and being entranced by a dangerous woman named Sylvanie. You'll grow to appreciate some new characters in this version of the story--particularly Darcy's astute valet and his heroic friend (who seems so much cooler than Darcy when you get to know what he's really about). Still, when the last book came to an end for me, I was still touched by the beauty of love won, and I appreciated seeing Darcy's change from book I to book III as he softens. Has anyone else read these?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNS-7XtaygxeLUciKgkDE-aXKuxgoRcskTXrlmKiNnbStM7_7yIqojZxT67MChKueQvjekdtSp5UMaGd5WNimz_8fehAx3q4eTpDA2ogUaZr-E4QG0bMW8sPNIzNbEuTlVDo62rRbNE9o/s1600/one.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 126px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNS-7XtaygxeLUciKgkDE-aXKuxgoRcskTXrlmKiNnbStM7_7yIqojZxT67MChKueQvjekdtSp5UMaGd5WNimz_8fehAx3q4eTpDA2ogUaZr-E4QG0bMW8sPNIzNbEuTlVDo62rRbNE9o/s320/one.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588762810850808162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLTidPdo5Kh8QEs_KlOkoN_mI6JWFzuemWCV8vGdAfRI4ZzWTGo9s92DyMNfIlRuqVWuq0MGkLKUYpgdReh-jcw5XYuJ6znLFehsBHQWLxeM6wVsWrLnMnVNjYzhRai_XHPrsaUU1rJ4/s1600/two.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 125px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLTidPdo5Kh8QEs_KlOkoN_mI6JWFzuemWCV8vGdAfRI4ZzWTGo9s92DyMNfIlRuqVWuq0MGkLKUYpgdReh-jcw5XYuJ6znLFehsBHQWLxeM6wVsWrLnMnVNjYzhRai_XHPrsaUU1rJ4/s320/two.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588762809250158546" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaLCMBCwBhSuU5jrdtWUo2zZPeEhCFk4FIIs83brm8XwqWWq0hCHUE-jsRJqGRwoz-jElsar8MdfrCX7fUfZsqyJ3CA6IrUz1TAfFzhxHG3cPh4S6lqJJhZTVh1fhzS8BspfMmmv6ang/s1600/three.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 127px; height: 193px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYaLCMBCwBhSuU5jrdtWUo2zZPeEhCFk4FIIs83brm8XwqWWq0hCHUE-jsRJqGRwoz-jElsar8MdfrCX7fUfZsqyJ3CA6IrUz1TAfFzhxHG3cPh4S6lqJJhZTVh1fhzS8BspfMmmv6ang/s320/three.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5588762804848936002" border="0" /></a>Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13950752088591261667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-13987866363935572422011-03-18T12:56:00.000-06:002011-03-18T12:56:23.356-06:00March/April readingAs previously mentioned via email, we're reading Half Broke Horses by Jeanette Walls<br />
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I've just finished with this, so if you'd like to borrow it, just let me know! I loved every minute of it.<br />
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(It's sitting on the table by the front door, should anyone wish to take their chances at dropping by to get it - the Twins are generally at home.)bookettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639285974211866080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-81757657847683223202011-02-17T02:09:00.001-07:002011-02-17T02:13:56.307-07:00Miss my girls!Hey ladies!<br />
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It's February, so unless you met secretly last month, it's time to meet again this month, right?. Is there a book out there I should be reading? I just read my Christmas book (late, I know. I'm really behind these days) by Richard Paul Evans-- Promise Me. It's about love, of course--- fitting for the month. I love his books because I can read through them pretty quickly and I love a good candy read when I haven't had the chance to read in a while.<br />
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Where to have book club?? Jorgensen Castle? The Chocolate in Orem is a delightful and delicious place. My home is open. Should we venture up to Kiki's or Marcy's way perhaps?<br />
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Miss your guts, lovely Bookettes!! I have your Christmas gift and my shower thank you's to deliver (still. So embarassing. you think I could just put a stamp on them and mail them, right?!)<br />
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I'm thinking it'd be fun to Bookette party anyway....hot tubbing, Just Dance on the Wii, and food that you all bring because it is always SO delish.Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123851300551162867noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-477453352359128502011-01-08T20:48:00.002-07:002011-01-08T20:49:18.657-07:00Amazing Grace<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnKB_AIZUg2SV7SKW6xFuNrAQ83RZ82s-u4uWTFFtrEXN5VusaOA2gcazsLsxZ53cJF889CCRGamJeGdsWA6oV2pWf6sWhDCoQj-RmcVyrirq-suCHrCWCBfvkRUqz5HN0jNzA-_NvZk8/s1600/amazing.jpg"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 210px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnKB_AIZUg2SV7SKW6xFuNrAQ83RZ82s-u4uWTFFtrEXN5VusaOA2gcazsLsxZ53cJF889CCRGamJeGdsWA6oV2pWf6sWhDCoQj-RmcVyrirq-suCHrCWCBfvkRUqz5HN0jNzA-_NvZk8/s320/amazing.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560027995082176194" border="0" /></a><br />Sadly, I haven't read anything in a while, but I did enjoy this movie last night: <span style="font-style: italic;">Amazing Grace</span>. I highly recommend it.Marcyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13950752088591261667noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-69363091388435575362010-12-22T13:46:00.000-07:002010-12-22T13:46:38.938-07:00Great Party - No Pics!We had a great time at our party last week, but, somehow, nobody took any pictures!<br />
(I even had my camera right there in my knitting bag, and I forgot to get it out.)<br />
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We did gifts right when we got there, before we ate or anything, which I think was nice, as it gave us time to ooh and aah over everything before anyone had to get going. Lots of creative, fun gifts! (Kiki, Michelle, and Margie - I have your gifts. Colleen - Sarah took yours. Missed you all!)<br />
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We ate, talked, laughed, and generally enjoyed each others company. So many good things to eat!<br />
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The white elephant exchange was a tad boring, to be truthful. Hardly anything was stolen, except the adorable Sesame Street shirt - I think we all wanted to take that home, Alisa!<br />
And, I should really apologize...next year, my white elephant won't be in the least bit suggestive or unfit for mixed company. Promise. I'm all done with that. Really. (Not that I was the only offender there.)<br />
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We tried to talk about next year, and what to read, but we didn't get far with that. I'll let Sarah fill you in on our plans. Basically, we're thinking every other month, but couldn't decide do we start in Jan or Feb, so maybe we should all weigh in here? I vote Feb, but only because Jan is so very busy for me at work.<br />
Either way, we all need to come up with some great books - so get thinking, ladies!<br />
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Have a Very Merry Christmas!bookettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639285974211866080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-13712445688305740182010-12-13T17:59:00.000-07:002010-12-13T17:59:48.659-07:00Christmas Party Info2010 Christmas Party is:<br />
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12/16 (Thursday) @ 7pm<br />
located @ Stately Jorgensen Manor (that's my parents home) Great Room<br />
A white elephant<br />
A potluck dessert or side dish or whatever (soup & homemade bread provided)<br />
Optional gift exchange<br />
Mandatory good cheer!<br />
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(call or email for address/directions)bookettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639285974211866080noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-17349194209226051082010-11-30T12:59:00.000-07:002010-11-30T12:59:22.405-07:00December Book Club!Hi Ladies! It's almost December. YIKES! Last time we met at Sarah's and watched The Enchanted April. It was hilarious and adorable. I feel like there is a bit of every woman from that book in me. It also got me thinking about how lovely it would be to get away for an entire MONTH to someplace wonderful. <br />
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Sarah brought up a great idea that I think many of us were already thinking about. Our lives are really busy and we should be focusing on the essentials in our lives. If we met every other month, we would still have a chance to get together regularly without disrupting all of the important items on our full plates. Meeting less often may perhaps also give more incentive to come if it worked out with your schedule.<br />
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So, for our December Holiday Party, you all are invited over to my home for 2011 planning and hot tubbing. We talked about doing it earlier in the month rather than later. What say ye?Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10123851300551162867noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-80433360814064064862010-11-08T15:28:00.000-07:002010-11-08T15:28:44.866-07:00Jane Slayre<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSDeOlXesTHuoCpkJyLnBQlxB2XBETwQ8o9K1comdkpp3oxFvg3RI2ebCcBaZYHR8004fOn27l3R7lbIwKZqM5CZXufgxzozDPUHfYvI-94bqFDzJ7rixz8o3QzwdfUi3i0znFdOYZ8lC/s1600/jane+slayre.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHSDeOlXesTHuoCpkJyLnBQlxB2XBETwQ8o9K1comdkpp3oxFvg3RI2ebCcBaZYHR8004fOn27l3R7lbIwKZqM5CZXufgxzozDPUHfYvI-94bqFDzJ7rixz8o3QzwdfUi3i0znFdOYZ8lC/s1600/jane+slayre.jpg" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I know, I know, who reads this stuff? But after reading Pride & Prejudice & Zombies (and Sense & Sensibility & Sea Monsters), I had a taste for it, so I bought this one, too.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Recently, my sis-in-law remarked to me that she'd decided the Bronte's were very dark, maybe too dark.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Surprisingly, the addition of zombies, vampyres, and werewolves doesn't make it darker. In fact, I think it lightens the mood considerable.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
</div>"Curious, that!" Jane is often heard to remark, particularly after a slaying.<br />
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It's like Buffy meets Shaun of the Dead, but all proper and Victorian.<br />
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I can't really describe it better than that.<br />
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Not to mention, I think this one much better done than either of the aforementioned Austen re-writes.bookettehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639285974211866080noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4579225101180860614.post-8676412317998911062010-09-30T10:44:00.004-06:002010-09-30T10:53:36.606-06:00Meeting Haley<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMmKRurMlHbMsktsxMSPKfszhETuEQNa5NMWX1rOJb08y8HTI05QEGTXF8pgI9c6u6LCRQ-5vN0erHriDFL6VmQwUUyXWwl9xRtvMH7bKzddeS0vq07WHErA7yBTVZMAXxUvo2fP96Do/s1600/CIMG1921.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5522749316144155970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKMmKRurMlHbMsktsxMSPKfszhETuEQNa5NMWX1rOJb08y8HTI05QEGTXF8pgI9c6u6LCRQ-5vN0erHriDFL6VmQwUUyXWwl9xRtvMH7bKzddeS0vq07WHErA7yBTVZMAXxUvo2fP96Do/s400/CIMG1921.JPG" /></a> Once again we had another great night together for September. Our first time meeting the author of the book we read was a success. A big thanks to Haley for spending her evening with us. We really enjoyed reading her book, A Future For Tomorrow, and discussing it with her. Her story was amazing! We had a great discussion of insights and awareness of our own self worth.Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00994108149263723874noreply@blogger.com1