Present
David R, Geoff, Garry , Leonie, Lynne, Robyn, Jo, Cath, Helene and
welcome to Amanda
New format
We discussed the
proposed changes to the format for the meetings and decided the following
standard format
- News session limit to 3 minutes, no timer to be used
- Word of the day and writing from word
of the day to continue unchanged
- No change in hours for the meeting ie
1 pm to 4 pm
- Homework reading around 500 words
- No roster for facilitator - to be
decided at each meeting
- Facilitator to manage the meeting,
exercises etc
- Reading of personal projects around
1,000 words
- David R will prepare a handout on format
and time and size requirements to be available to current and new members
The group agreed
on the desire for spontaneity and fun while following a few guidelines to keep
time under control.
Helene told the
group about Piksters tiny toothbrushes to clean between teeth. Cath has a
birdbath but the birds are vetoing it. Amanda lives in Basin View and has an
interest in writing. Jo has been writing and finishing old projects. Robyn has a bad back and Joe has been in
hospital. Lyn has been walking with Joe. Leonie has planted the last tree for
her garden and has 30 stepping stones left to position. Garry
went to his mother’s celebration of life in Melbourne and sold his car for what
he paid for it. Geoff will allude to his news on his homework. David looked at
Energy Watch on line to find the cheapest electricity
Words of the day
Bespoke - made to
individual order, custom made
Malevolent –
wishing ill to others or malicious, evil
Bilbo – rapier or
sword
Worrisome –
worried
Melancholy –
sadness, low mood
Recalcitrant –
resisting authority or control
Awash – level on
the surface of the water, flooded
Dudgeon – resentment,
anger, huff
Apprise – to tell,
inform
Drupe – a fleshy
fruit with seed eg plum or olive
The dress
designer, Eat more druplets, A sad pirate, The sister queen, Awake on the wave,
The trespasser, Relief in the Antique shop, Do not go near, Not a replica of
her mother, Sleeping in the Dungeon – a brilliant poem by David R.
Reading of
homework
Inspiration, Add
spice and stir, The valentine rose, It came to be so, Did you get that,
Memories grow sharper with time like a ripple on water – a powerful story from
Leonie, Entertainment appropriate for us – a funny story from Garry , A special procedure then a hearty breakfast –
a true story from Geoff, She knows the names – a photo taken – a memory.
Reading, writing
etc
Shoalhaven
Literary award short story contest closes 31 May see www.fawnswshoalhaven.org.au
Jo spoke about
Cyril Maude she has sketches and books on him and suggested we look him up on
the net
Geoff spoke about
a review on Radio National of a book about Madeline St John’s life
David R read a
poem called Soon that he wrote overlooking a lake and volcano in Chile
Helene shared
a bag of words, pictures and objects and we wrote about
Leonie – the paint
brush reminds me of the love of painting at home sweet home. Robyn – Boot hill
drawn to the graveyard. Jo – how not to appreciate a gift. Amanda – The false Tommy. Cath – a visit to the beach. Helene – the
peach orchard. David R – Mothers girl. Geoff – guns under the bed. Garry – Monastery Island – heaven on earth.
The visitor
