Monday, August 4, 2025

June 24, 2025

MEMBERS’ PRESENT:

Sharon Buckman, Shirley Hinman, Cindy Horgash, Karen Lauper, Bob Neuman, Judy Neuman, Trent D. Pendley, Diane Stratton

OLD BUSINESS:

None

NEW BUSINESS:

None

LITERARY NEWS:

None


READINGS:

TRENT D. PENDLEY read an excerpt from chapter 9 from his 2015 novel, “Toys in the Closet.” The four-page read is the conclusion of the brothers Nathan and Brad Franklin’s duet at the Valparaiso University chapel. Their scorching song, ‘Who Wants to Live Forever’, made famous by the rock group Queen, was quite unconventional for a funeral.

SHARON BUCKMAN read a short piece entitled “The Best Things in Life are Free,” which is a satire asking the question if the best things in life are really free.

SHIRLEY HINMAN read her poem, “I Will Never Forget,” about the memories of childhood, and the promise to never forget. She also read the poem, “Upside Down,” about the upside-down world we live in, and how it is becoming the new norm.

KAREN LAUPER read a chapter, The Long Road Home from her book, “Can You Push Me to Heaven.” This is the continuing struggle of Jimmy’s first year of life lived in the hospital NICU. After his first birthday celebration, the family is notified that the baby will be moving to a research section of the hospital. Doctors recommend they meet with a Navy Chaplain so that Jimmy’s father can receive humanitarian shore duty.

BOB NEUMAN read his short informative piece, “AYE, AYE, AYE…A.I.!” about artificial intelligence, is here to stay.

JUDY NEUMAN read a personal story about her wedding to Bob titled, “A Very Good Year.”

The meeting adjourned at 6:45 pm.

Respectfully Submitted:

CINDY HORGASH 

 

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