DVdL: AN INTIMATE "VD" MEETING
Twenty-odd (!?) devoted Esteemed
Members of the Dolce Vita di Libro Book Club once again joined together on
Friday, February 14 to share their love of books with each other -- the fifth
such book club meeting assembled in as many months.
The hosts' beautiful house
(provided generously by Esteemed Member Karen Laird and her husband, Jere) was
decked out in full Saint Valentine's glory with lacy paper hearts, red candles,
and vibrant pink roses. Wonderful
Esteemed Member Jennifer Johnson, who is "The Heart of DVdL", made
sure everyone was alerted to time and place.
Attendees came dressed in white, red and pink to commemorate the special
event. As always, the pot luck food was
extraordinarily delicious, with Esteemed Members out-doing themselves with
hours of preparation. Various types of wine
was served to those who looked forward to refreshments -- counting the minutes
to begin celebrating the day.
A rousing discussion ensued
concerning everything from suggested reading of books otherwise not chosen by
the group, to the process members use to enjoy and appreciate books, to
illuminating the "pros and cons" of the month's book selection. One aspect of the in-depth talk centered on
the comfort level of the group as a whole, resulting in individual members
feeling free to speak openly without fear of reprisal. Gregarious Esteemed
Member Brother Andy acted as facilitator in a feeble attempt to disguise the
fact he never reads the selected books.
The next meeting is only four
short weeks away, but too long to wait for those of us who excitedly anticipate
what will take place. Thanks to all!
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