Record of meeting 12 July 2017

The Divas

Jenni, Pat, Helene, Lynn, Roberta, Pauline and Diane

The words of the day

Ness – a headland

Irony – a contradiction of terms

Frustrate – to thwart to balk a person

Diva – a celebrated female opera singer

Oblivion – forgotten, unknown, pardon, amnesty

Poorness – defectiveness or lack of good quality

Writing from words of the day

The Divas went into oblivion while writing the stories: Lynn – Pushed her over the edge, Pat – Dark and still, Roberta – Thrown herself off, Helene – The nurse, Pauline – I will not be a diva and Jenni – At Loc Ness.

Reading of homework

Four writers shared their homework on the topics: Jenni – Louise the Fairy, Helene – Choosi, Lynn – Light and easy, Roberta – M and Ms and Coles.

In addition Pauline read out her submission School day memories for her high school reunion.

Exercise - Stories of curly hair or blonds have more fun

After lots of discussion the divas wrote and shared their stories: Lynn – Your hairdresser, Pat – Dark curly hair, Roberta – Who had more fun, Helene - In my family, Di – Curly top and Jenni – Try convincing me.

Exercise - The first time I saw him

The divas shared the entertaining stories: Pat – the artist, Roberta – Red and green, Helene – On the wall, Di – A ketchup sandwich, Jenni – At school and Lynn – I was in disbelieve.

Homework

Do what you like