Penelope was so powerful this morning! Each woman is developing unique and important projects. Carol B. was invited by a university in China to deliver a paper on Pearl Buck in September. I didn't know she was recognized as a scholar in the field. She'll approach the topic from the angle of Buck as an early feminist. Buck was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1938 and some male authors felt the prize was devalued by presenting it to a woman. Carol is so thrilled with this amazing opportunity!
Carolyn has been developing a series of greeting cards with her own original art work paired with her own poetry. They are exquisite. Penny wrote a series of funny poems about a recent medical experience. Her observations are always so wry and witty. Then Sarah produced an amazing graphic on native wild flowers to accompany a presentation she did at JCC. It is a sliding scale that indicates when each one blooms, the amount of sun required, each flower's special characteristics and color, the type of soil required and whether it is NYS protected or deer resistant.
A new woman brought the beginning of a short story about growing up in Dunkirk that was very engaging. If she comes back, she would be a welcome addition.
Finally, Carol pulled me in to see her new MacBook Pro and I was totally enthralled. Evan and I talked about getting a new computer and I'm convinced it's time. Mine was made in 2011 and has 4 GB. It simply doesn't have the capacity or speed to do all the complex movie projects. Apple is upgrading iPhoto and then I'll be better able to edit my 60,000 photos. I shopped online when I got home and studied the specs. When we see Evan at the end of the month, we'll talk about it more.
Have a safe journey, Evan. See you in a few weeks!
Indispensable seamstresses and beloved friends
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