November Book Night

Hello all,

I hope everyone is enjoying The Help as much as I am. Got myself into quite the reading frenzy last night which is well needed as most of you know, I only recently started the book. Just a reminder, our next book club night is on November 28, 2011 at Steph's house, 7:00pm start.

As I was thinkinga about having to choose the next book for December, I was thinking maybe we should try something new. I was recently watching a documentary on Freemasonry which peaked my interest. There are also many great biographies out there... if only we could find one for Jim Henson eh Debbie?

It would be much appreciated if everyone to come with a couple of ideas or suggestions for next month's book. Also, I will be providing wine and ask that if anyone has a specific request, red or white (I'm more of a red fan but majority rules) just let me know.

For those of you who do not know where I reside, its fairly easy. Depending on where you are coming from, the easiest way to get here is from the Henday. Just take the 111 St exit and go south, then take your first right onto MacEwan Road and then your first right into McAllister Loop. For those of you coming from downtown, I would advise taking 109 st and coming down Calgary Trail, then to Ellerslie Road. Off Ellerslie Road turn right onto 111st, then your first left onto MacEwan Road, then a hard right into McAllister Loop.

The contact sheet posted earlier has my phone number and actual address. I will send a email shortly with the password so everyone can access. Of course, if you have any questions, just ask me :)

Hope everyone is enjoying this chilly weather!

Member Contact Sheet

Hey guys, Here is a copy of our member contact sheet. It includes all of our addresses and phone numbers. I did protect it so not just any old joe can look. Can't wait to see you all at the end of the month. I will also be posting directions to my place shortly.

A blustery evening

I know it's a bit of an off-topic post, but we've had our first real snowfall in Edmonton tonight and the big fluffy white flakes just look so picturesque. It's the perfect night to get all cozy with a hot beverage and a thick blanket, curled up with a book. I hope we're all enjoying this month's selection!

In honor of the freshly fallen white stuff, I thought I might share a poem. When I think of winter, I think of Robert Frost. I have a faint memory of first reading his poems in junior high sitting by my parent's big picture window during a snowfall. My mind has latched on to that, I suppose, and I always connect the two.

Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening

Robert Frost

Whose woods these are I think I know.

His house is in the village though;

He will not see me stopping here

To watch his woods fill up with snow.

~

My little horse must think it queer

To stop without a farmhouse near

Between the woods and frozen lake

The darkest evening of the year.

~

He gives his harness bells a shake

To ask if there is some mistake.

The only other sound's the sweep

Of easy wind and downy flake.

~

The woods are lovely, dark and deep.

But I have promises to keep,

And miles to go before I sleep,

And miles to go before I sleep.

{The picture above is of the Assiniboine River in beautiful Winnipeg.
Taken by Bryan Scott and found here.}