Present: Geoff, Gary, Trish, Leonie, David R, Terry, Robyn, Helene
News: Leonie came to the church last week as her computer was in the shop being fixed and did not know the meeting was at Helene's house. Trish has had more visitors since they moved in on 5 January. Gary is concerned about the dollar is going up. Geoff’s son has a permanent job in the UK. Helene went to the Huskie Fair on Saturday night. Robyn is looking for a good real estate agent to list her house. Terry’s youngest grandson is looking forward to starting primary school on Tuesday. David’s eldest daughter is 42 today.
Word of the day:
Geoff - anomie = from the Greek word meaning reaction against society control. Helene – quarks = the building blocks which build up matter, i.e., they are seen as the "elementary particles". Robyn steppes = Russian grassy treeless plain. Terry – peon = a person doing work that requires little skill. David R – labile = liable to change characterised by emotions easily aroused also used in chemistry. David R – platitudes = a remark or statement used to often. Leonie – ergonomic = the study of efficiency of work. Trish – pastiche = a hodgepodge, a work that copies other styles. Gary – epiphanies = a striking appearance, a revelation.
We wrote some funny short stories and poems from the words of the day.
Homework
Helene wrote a poem about her life at aged 20. Geoff had great plans for study, travel and marriage at age 20. Gary wrote about his life with Aboriginal people in the WA desert. Trish read the story of her life in the 60’s when she strutted around London with her friend Wendy. Leonie read a letter to her 20 year old self her advice was to learn to say no. David R wrote about gorillas, children and Aunty GG at the zoo. Terry the times they are a changing, Dawn Fraser, Mandela, Germaine Greer, I am woman, Beach Boys, The Beatles, Gordon Chater, Baby boomers and rebels. David R read a poem about his retirement plan.
The group discussed on the group’s printer and PC currently held by Mandy. Helene to find out from Mandy more about the model etc of the printer.
Reading, books etc
Geoff read more of his novel set in Japan a crisp description two characters meeting in a Japanese bar. David R spoke about the Australian writer Tim Winton. Trish spoke about meeting Tim Winton and the advice he gave her. Terry spoke about James Patterson’s writing of short chapters - which keeps the story moving quickly.
Homework
Write about an ephiphany or bright idea.
