National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry month.
At this months meeting why not share your favorite poem. Not into poetry, then how about doing a round robin with the group to create your own Roses are Red variety poem. You'll get a good laugh and honor National Poetry all at the same time.

For you ...
I'll give it a try.

Roses are red,
and April has arrived.
I hope you think
this poem isn't contrived.
(hahhaah)

Happy April. Have fun with your friends - it's what makes for a perfect day.
Nancy

Keep your book club alive!

We're all about at the end of our dreary winter weathered ropes. I know this for certain because on the news night before last they were covering the snow ... yes again, and use to NEVER get snow ... and they were interviewing a mother who said, "I wish someone woulda' shot that darn groundhog!" I bet more than a few of us are feeling that way about now.

I had to laugh. Nothing like a live interview in the south the catch you off guard.

So, if your friends are making excuses to not get together for book club, reel them back in. If they didn't read the book, they can still be part of the girls night out and she can catch up on the next read. Sometimes all we need is a little nudge to get us off the couch and out the door on a cold, wet night --- do your friend a favor -- NUDGE!

Have a wonderful book club meeting. I'd love to hear what you're doing at yours.
Next month I'll talk about a new little something I just heard about that some book clubs and authors are doing. Stay tuned!

And a New Year begins . . .

. . . as we ring in 2010 keep in mind that it's the small things that make the big differences.

Getting together for book club once a month or even every other month if that's all you can work out is a small gift to yourself that will help you maintain balance in your life. Balance is important if you want to be the best you can be.

Since it's the beginning of the year, make a plan to have someone insure you get a picture at each book club meeting so that at the end of the year you can do a collage card or a calendar for the whole group. A fun way to get more joy out of those memories.

Visit often for crafts, recipes and ideas to keep your Book Club gathering fun and easy.

Nancy