Present and opinionated: David R, Jo, Terry, Trish, Geoff, Leonie, David C, Helene,
Geoff.
News: Terry quoted a saying – there’s something special about being
unique. Terry will send the link to a pod-cast about a young man motivated by
poverty who started Beechworth Bakeries and has been successful through hard work.
Trish had the family visiting at the weekend and won four meat trays which
meant she had to cook. Garry shared
a birthday cake with his nephew and regained contact with a Karin friend in the
States thanks to the Internet and Skype. Leonie was concerned she had another
skin cancer but the dermatologist cleared her. David C has looked after his
sick wife. Helene’s four year old grandson has delayed his visit to attend his
girlfriend’s birthday party. Geoff received a parking fine last week in Nowra.
David R is back swimming at 8 am in the mornings and has been on a few walks
from Palm Beach.
Jo had her son visiting and told us about positive feedback from the Cancer
Council and has entry forms for a local poetry competition.
Word of the day
Malleable = can be
moulded Disquisition = a long or elaborate treatis or discourse on a subject.
Preconceived = to form an opinion before hand. Stalemate = deadlock. Adverse =
unfavourable, undesirable. Censorial = adj an aspect of the superego from the
subconscious from the translation of zensur. Ponderous = very heavy, weighty,
important. Intransigent = unwilling to agree or move. Inane = senseless.
Inamorata = in love.
Writing from words of the day
The plastic brain.
The committee on climate change. An open forum not a love in. Kat’s eyes. Uncle
Paul - a very funny poem. Casanova and a basket of figs. Ducks on a ponder.
Reading
of homework
David C – Signing
the contract. Leonie – how opinions are changed. Garry
– an opinionated person, a gambler, leaders, experiences, knowledge and freedom
of speech. Trish – a great story of buying the best house twice. Terry –
debating from different points of view, media and mind games. Jo – read an
opinion from the paper on National Parks and Shooters Party. David R – O pines
I eaten - a poem.
Other readings
Leonie – Her grand
father - the husband of Rose. Terry – a poem about refugees on leaky boats
A quick write on - your manuscript will not
be returned
Produced great work on the topics of Murder by mail. A work of art. Thomas wrote the declaration – my life’s work. My
children’s story. A true story his alone. The literary agent. Environmentally
friendly. Poisoning the editor. A poem on expecting huge prizes.
Homework - The baby sitter finds a disturbing photograph.
