Water for Elephants | Book Discussion
One extra week to finish the book!
As a reminder, we'll be meeting next Thursday, 5/22 to discuss "Water for Elephants." I just sent the Evite out with the details - here's a link to the e-invitation for your reference.
Don't forget to RSVP and let us know if you'll be able to make it - hope to see you all next week!
P.S. New poll on the right - give your rating for the movie "Made of Honor."
Dinner and a Movie
Movie Location has been switched to the Galaxy Theaters
Dinner at Cool Hand Lukes at 5:30pm
Who's up for dinner? If you wanna grub:
Let's meet for dinner at 5:30pm:
We can meet near concessions at the Tulare Galaxy Theaters at 6:30pm:
Don't forget to RSVP at the Evite - see you tonite :)
Last Night's Book Discussion
Missed you guys! Special thanks to Diana for taking the lead - see below for the skinny, and a fun idea from Jill:
"Here is the update on our meeting. Discussed the book. Ate a lots of food. Also discussed the book for next month, Water for Elephants a bit. Group decided to go movies on May 7 Wednesday night to see Maid of Honor at 7ish.Prior to the movie, Dinner maybe at Henry Salazars. Missed Odette, fearless leader. Present were Leslie, Meisha, Barbara, Stephanie , Jill, Carla, Debbie, Megan soon to be Mrs. Megan, Veronica looking very tanned from her exotic vacation in Chile, (while us pasty Californians looked on).At one point discussed: start reading Daughters of Good Fortune now. Kind of heavy reading....May take us two months to read it. But still want to experience new writing, a new world. So anything else I forgot.....Diana. "
*~*~*~*~*~*~*
Hi girls! I saw this company mentioned in the People's Choice feature in today's Fresno Bee.
Here is a link to the website: http://www.preciousthyme.com/
You get seven meals delivered to your door (or to work in a special cooler) to put in your freezer. They have two different prices - one for larger meals (feeds 4-5) $150 and one for smaller meals (feeds 2-3) $85.
It sounds quite a bit like Dream Dinners, except better...you don't have to go and prep the meals. Someone does all of that...you just pull one out of the freezer and pop it in the oven.
I am going to show it to Aaron and see what he thinks of the menu choices. If I do it, I will let you know what we thought! If anyone else does it, let me know what you think!
Jill
Movie Review | War Dance
The images in this film are so vivid... the emotions, so raw... someone sneezed onscreen and I actually caught myself whispering, "Bless y-."
In several poignant moments, I had forgotten about my tub of popcorn and sat motionless as I stared transfixed onto the screen, in awe of these resilient children tugging at my heart. What worries do I have in my life compared to the hell they've lived through?
My 13-year old asked if we could pick up the video - he won't have to wait long since the DVD is coming out next Tuesday, April 15, 2008.
Still not convinced? Check out their Official Site and turn the volume up. I'd join you but I'm still counting my blessings over here...
My Rating: 4.0 Stars (out of 5)
About the Film from WarDance.org
by Jenni Robison
"War/Dance is a new documentary movie about three brutalized children of Northern Uganda and their dream of musical expression. The documentary is set amidst the violence of the Lord’s Resistance Army (L.R.A.), who kidnap sleeping children to abuse them and force them into rebellion and murder, sometimes even murder of their own families. Despite the horror, War/Dance has captured a beautiful story about the epic, unbreakable spirits of these children."
This Month's Movie Pick
Hey ladies - it's almost here! Movie night will be this Wednesday - thanks to Jill and Meisha for the suggestions! Just to give everyone a chance to share your thoughts, please take a moment to use the poll to the right to vote for what movie you'd like to see:
MOVIE SUGGESTIONS
21
Ben Campbell (Jim Sturgess) is a shy, brilliant M.I.T. student who -- needing to pay school tuition -- finds the answers in the cards. He is recruited to join a group of the school's most gifted students that heads to Vegas every weekend armed with fake identities and the know-how to turn the odds at blackjack in their favor. Read More
Bank Job, The
A car dealer with a dodgy past and new family, Terry (Jason Statham) has always avoided major-league scams. But when Martine (Saffron Burrows), a beautiful model from his old neighborhood, offers him a lead on a foolproof bank hit on London's Baker Street, Terry recognizes the opportunity of a lifetime. Read More
Leatherheads
In 1925, Dodge Connolly is a charming, brash football hero who is determined to guide his team from bar brawls to packed stadiums. But after the players lose their sponsor and the entire league faces certain collapse, Dodge convinces a college football star to join his ragtag ranks. Read More
Under the Same Moon
Single mother Rosario (Kate del Castillo) leaves her young son Carlitos (Adrian Alonso) in the care of his grandmother and illegally crosses the border into the U.S. Though she hopes to eventually make a better life for herself and her son, she toils in a dead-end job as a cleaning lady in Los Angeles. When Carlitos' grandmother passes away some years later, the boy begins a difficult and dangerous journey to join her. Read More
War Dance
Set in Northern Uganda, a country ravaged by more than two decades of civil war, War-Dance tells the story of Dominic, Rose, and Nancy, three children whose families have been torn apart, their homes destroyed, and who currently reside in a displaced persons camp in Patongo. Read More
See you all soon!