Next Meeting

  Thursday, June 12,  2025

Attendees: Michal, Lesley, Marian, Cecilia, John, Rose, George, Cheryl , Jim, Cody, and Shannon.

Jim read 80's, an essay about planning a funeral, noting: "we do not go cheaply", and sharing his 5 tips for aging.

Mern (Marian) read Thoughts from a Wandering Brain, about having to memorize poetry in younger years then mentioned some of her favorite poets. 

Cody read Kathie's Birthday, of going to a lifelong friends' 70th birthday celebration on an island and the dilemma of driving home in the dark. 

Lesley read a poem based on her grandparents' home in Carlisle, called 100-Year-Old Home.

John read an essay based on the foibles of texting. You will hear John read Mankind's Motive at the Wave Writers library presentation!

Cecilia read a memoir, I Thought I Knew Him. A gentle soul in her childhood, a community hero at his funeral. 

Rose read, Van Clybourn Remembered, which she will enthusiastically share with 

all of you at the Wave Writer's library presentation.

George read, Wine and Empathy, of a memorable Italian sitter who shared wine and life lessons of giving.

Michal read, The Old Woman, a reflection back on a life well lived by overcoming life's tragedies.

  Thursday, May 22,  2025

Attendees: Michal, Lesley, Marian, Cecilia, Cathy, Jim, Peggy, Phyllis,  George, and Cheryl.

Two new attendees were Peggy,  a parttime OS resident and publisher of Sports & Slowing the Progression of Parkinsons, and Phyllis, a Hoquiam resident wanting help to get her Quilting stories published.

 Cherly read Gathering Fruits of the Earth. She and George explore the wilderness foraging for wild blackberries and cranberries, and coastal huckleberries used for jam.

Jim read Candyman. A true story from his youth chronicling Heros and his own heroism at age eight.

Lesley read Hands and Feet remembering those of her mother's crippled with arthritis, and a story of Arthritis pain from arthritis' perspective.

Cathy read 20 Students: 1 Teacher. During her teaching career in California, she relished more time per student and more activities. Her story tells of a visit from Dick Dale, as his son was one of her students.

Marion read Kayaking, a new adventure she and her husband embarked on after the kids were out of the house.

Cecilia read A Little Help, Please?  Looking for help to rescue a "Little Peep" from her fireplace after exhausting all her own methods.

Michal read British Royalty Birth Order Ramblings, comparing the British Royal family dilemma to the birth order in other families.

George read The Alaskan Cruise. A spontaneous adventure he and Cheryl took that turned out to be less than what they expected.