MEMBERS PRESENT:
Katherine
Flotz, Amy Brailey, Ruthann Graczyk, Beverly Biehr, Bob Neuman, Judy Neuman, Diane
Stratton, Cindy Horgash, Beverly Stanislawski, Sharon Palmeri, Al Koch, Lisa
Keene, Shirley Hinman, Trent Pendley, Karen Lauper (visitor)
OLD BUSINESS:
Katherine
Flotz (Treas.) reminded members that the $25.00 annual dues are now being
collected for 2025.
Amy
Brailey and Sharon Palmeri completed the registration for the WOH club to participate
in the 2025 Creative Arts Summit at the Lake County Public Library. They hope
to have news at the next meeting about whether we have been accepted to have a
booth.
NEW BUSINESS:
Sharon
Palmeri asked if anyone has a published book, to please send her a summary of
the book for the WOH blog page and website.
Diane
Stratton shared an article on Judy Collins’ release of a book of poems for her 85th
birthday celebration. ‘Sometimes It’s Heaven’ is due to be released on March
25, 2025 and to preorder contact: https://a.co/d/zwcombu
LITERARY NEWS:
No
items were discussed.
READINGS:
AMY BRAILEY introduced
a picture story prompt of a mysterious cabin in the woods that she used in her classroom
for a writing lesson. Amy read her story of a girl taking refuge in a cabin in
the woods, and quickly finds it isn’t the refuge she thought.
LISA KEENE read an excerpt from her YA novel “Yerd” where students
learn about Shakespearean Sonnets.
BEVERLY BIEHR shared her book description and proposal for “God’s Calling
Seniors.” She asked for advice or suggestions for her edited proposal.
BEV STANISLAWSKI read her short story “A Matter of Time” about a destruction
plan that goes wrong—really wrong—trapping the revenge seeker.
JUDY NEUMAN
read her poem, “A Thief in Our House” about a house robbed by a cabinet
thief. Judy also shared a second poem titled, “The Touch of Jesus” about
the grace that fills her soul.
“Nail Maker” is
a short story written and read by AL KOCH about a metal worker in
Jerusalem who is reminded of a miracle in Bethlehem and is chosen to be a
witness and apostle for the gift of Good Friday.
BOB NEUMAN
read a dedication piece titled, “I Love You, Pete!” Bob gives thanks for
the mentorship his father-in-law gave to his wife Judy.
SHARON PALMERI read a memoir titled "We Made it Through the Rain.” A
stormy night, tornado warnings, tents, wheelchairs, garbage bags, and scuba
suits were just part of the adventure of getting concert tickets.
“Healing Salve” is a non-fiction story written and read by DIANNE STRATTON
on a reflection that talks about a shocked reaction to a person’s inquisitive
questions. She also shares two encounters that brought encouraging kindness
that offsets her shock.
The
meeting adjourned at 8:03 pm.
Respectfully Submitted:
CINDY HORGASH
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