As some of you know, I have three darling monsters... I mean, children! Yeah, children. And what this means is I now have a child in elementary, middle, and high school. High school? What! Where did the years go?! I know I don't feel old enough to have my baby boy in high school, but life leads us ever forward. With this journey just beginning, I am joyful in growing with my children as they explore the world around them!
Speaking of moving forward, I am now volunteering with my children's schools! Whoa. That is a huge step! I haven't been in a place to contribute my time before now, and I find this a daunting experience. Stepping out of my little bubble is definitely on the agenda and I am eager for the experience. Do you have children in school? Do you volunteer at your child's school? What is your favorite event or project to get involved in? What would you like to see your child's school do?
Well, I hope you have enjoyed the merged list posted on the Ecova Book Club Blog! We have certainly enjoyed picking out titles. Authors are vast and many. We hope the addition of a Featured Author with the link to their blog proves useful and interesting. As we discussed earlier this year, we want to strive for a monthly theme for the books and some subjects are harder to research than others. If you would like to see certain authors featured or a book listed, let us know! We would love to add it!
Okay, so as with school starting and volunteers gearing up for a busy event calendar, Saturday meetings seem to be the most efficient for our friends. Many of us are still busy but we would like to invite everyone to block out the second Saturday of each month to come out and just enjoy each others company. Yes, we will talk about books we have read and are currently devouring, but it is the company we most enjoy!
We started out our Saturday meetings at the Argonne Library. A delightful and helpful staff, the Argonne Library is a little treasure trove! If you have any questions or are looking for anything in particular, the ladies there are amazing resources!
As summer bloomed, we moved our meetings to the amazingly serene grounds of Arbor Crest! The staff there are personable, helpful, and were always eager to set us up in a peaceful area where we could chat and indulge in a glass of their delicious wines. As summer is winding down, we are seeking a new location to meet up with each other. Granted, the Argonne Library would gladly host us! But, if you aren't up for meeting in a library, we definitely understand!
And what I am most excited about is getting together in Spokane for a Book Shop Hop! Oh... my... yumminess! YES! I know that with the holidays hard on our heels, who can resist a book lovers shopping extravaganza?! A bit of coffee, a bit of lunch, a whole lot of books and bookstores! We hope you will join us! As the saying goes! The more, the merrier!
I truly love putting the newsletter together, and I like exploring new avenues of interest for you. As I said with my last post on here, I am exploring the world of writing. I haven't satisfactorily finished anything, but I hope that one day I can share my writings with you. Until that day comes, I truly hope you enjoy the newsletters!
~Lady Loretta~
