tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post8997300262084363573..comments2023-10-10T03:56:14.237-06:00Comments on Celtic Lady: A LETTER TO MY BOOK CLUBJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17693598787241469220noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-81501928938924974672009-08-28T14:46:05.284-06:002009-08-28T14:46:05.284-06:00I confess that Book Clubs are something I've a...I confess that Book Clubs are something I've always avoided, my choice of reading rarely includes stuff on the best seller lists and in any case all I want to do is read the books, discussing them isn't my thing. It seems pointless joining a book club if you aren't going to read the books selected and contribute to the discussion though. I think you are probably well out of this group!Rowanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13679130612798888266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-80043178882101542142009-08-27T22:38:10.947-06:002009-08-27T22:38:10.947-06:00I was in a book club once and was very excited abo...I was in a book club once and was very excited about it.......then at the meetings...they always gossiped or went over politcal things or other goofy things and we NEVER discussed the book! <br /><br />It frustrated me to death. Especially since many of these books were expensive.<br /><br />I would sure like to think that you READ the book if your in a book club and that you discuss it. HA!<br />Don't worry about being a "book nazi" I would be too. HA!<br />Sorry I can't join your book club right now.....it's not because of you....it's because I'm WAY too busy right now.<br /><br />Hang in there......I miss chatting with you. My life is consumed by a wedding right now. HA!<br />6 more weeks to go.......then FREEDOM!<br />HA!Joycehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08084633824923415576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-19523634441635048632009-08-26T21:40:56.247-06:002009-08-26T21:40:56.247-06:00It is their loss!
Hugs!It is their loss! <br />Hugs!Lila Rostenberghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08315529639140700858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-20143654193713305922009-08-25T18:19:34.576-06:002009-08-25T18:19:34.576-06:00As one who once established a new book club and un...As one who once established a new book club and understands your frustration and the need to rant; I encourage you to make the next book YOU read, to be: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz.Anita Joynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-2285264466585303722009-08-25T15:36:55.449-06:002009-08-25T15:36:55.449-06:00Well said. I've belonged to a number of book c...Well said. I've belonged to a number of book clubs over the years as I love reading and sharing the adventures to be found on the pages. It always amazed me that folks who wouldn't bother reading the book under discussion felt free to analyze it. How they thought it helped the conversation is beyond me. Anyway, I saw your post and wanted to say good for you!Junie Moonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08561131734782279400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-51665323144632128982009-08-25T00:06:42.220-06:002009-08-25T00:06:42.220-06:00I agree with Odette, you could share with us what ...I agree with Odette, you could share with us what you read. You always bring things to life with your words. I am sorry that you have been hurt:(<br />Arney has gone back to work, we can breath now. He was off for four months, so they had to find a department for him to work in. These are hard times. I know you have allot on your plate, I so hope you will be going back to work. Thinking of you with Love, MaryShopgirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16300376153887292794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-40183267173600950702009-08-24T18:20:22.596-06:002009-08-24T18:20:22.596-06:00a club is suppose to be a gathering of people who ...a club is suppose to be a gathering of people who had the same advocacy and interest. you did right by leaving the club. Julie, you can always share with us here the books that has interest you so we can look for it in a bookstore, ok?<br />xoxoxoxoOdette Bautista Mikolaihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00331932607007676763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-4361124614283506082009-08-24T15:08:31.964-06:002009-08-24T15:08:31.964-06:00Best of luck in finding a new book club!Best of luck in finding a new book club!Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12551641611286523790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-4089846289325504192009-08-24T10:33:27.676-06:002009-08-24T10:33:27.676-06:00I applaud you for saying how you felt and am sorry...I applaud you for saying how you felt and am sorry that you're "friends" did not have the decency to support you with an argument that they agreed with. I am glad that you have left because in those situations people rarely, if ever change their ways.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732518701932988698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-23646519767034918602009-08-24T06:10:34.235-06:002009-08-24T06:10:34.235-06:00I'm sorry you were hurt. There's no excus...I'm sorry you were hurt. There's no excuses for their behavior. In this time of ours, life is precious and you need to surround yourself with people who honor you and whom make you smile at just the mention of their name. You are a talents, loyal and strong friend..and you should reap the benefit of your spirit.<br /><br />I'm sorry you're hurting my friend. You have too much on your plate to be around "spirit zappers"<br /><br />It's definitely their loss..<br /><br />With love,<br />meColleen - the AmAzINg Mrs. Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06230264141748182037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-89644066964585884102009-08-23T19:27:31.281-06:002009-08-23T19:27:31.281-06:00We called our book club "Wine, Women and Book...We called our book club "Wine, Women and Books". WTwelve of us met each month - put money in a kitty, and the hostess used it to buy a selection of blloks. We then shared them... keeping a mini library and enjoying the camraderie of reading what we enjoyed. No set text.<br />WAs wonderful - loved every meeting for 10 eyars... then I had to move... must restart it!<br /><br />Women need to socialise - perhaps find a club more sutied to your needs? I revelled in finding women of like mind who loved all sorts of books.Fi from Four Paws and Whiskershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11217307759511472654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-63970943499584584512009-08-23T19:18:53.239-06:002009-08-23T19:18:53.239-06:00Gemma, when I chided the lady who was playing vide...Gemma, when I chided the lady who was playing video games instead of reading the book, she said "F--- You!"<br /><br />If they were to boot anyone out of the club, it would be me, but instead I quit. This is a long-standing club of 35 years. One of the women who habitually fails to read/finish the book (about 3/4 of the time) is a charter member. Even tho I've been in the club for 17 years, I'm the newbie. "Last to come, first to go."Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17693598787241469220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-80216668463853550052009-08-23T18:16:27.666-06:002009-08-23T18:16:27.666-06:00I have to admit I started off giggling at your des...I have to admit I started off giggling at your descriptions. We have all been there. But then I felt bad as I realized the direction this was taking. I hope you find a group that is more fun and less blood pressure raising than that one.Celestitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14786165729352851549noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88510949671163422.post-85473459503738819772009-08-23T17:49:55.735-06:002009-08-23T17:49:55.735-06:00I always thought a book club was about reading boo...I always thought a book club was about reading books! Did someone think they were cute playing video games instead of reading the book? That's crazy! Of course I understand that things come up sometimes. Reading the book can't be top priority if more pressing matters are at hand. However,<br />playing video games isn't one of those excuses. Instead of you leaving the club, the members who consistently refuse to read the book should be booted out.gmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879507440579599549noreply@blogger.com