Thank you Laura for hosting a wonderful retreat on Lake Simcoe. The
salmon was delicious, the wine flowed, the sun shone, and the island
kept us afloat. We even managed to discuss some philosophical ideas
that "The Pale King" provoked. Carolyn was struck by the importance of
Civics. We discussed why people are inattentive to what's going on
outside of their world, and how we don't allow ourselves or our children
to experience boredom. Barb (our inspired "body"/fitness guru) led me
and Elva through a mini boot camp! (see comment for routine). Next book
is "Swamplandia" and Carolyn will be hosting. Note: In order to select
our Pulitzer fairly, "The Pale King" must be read. We are extending
the reading deadline on "The Pale King" until September (so you are not
out in the clear Marney!!! tee hee!!)
2 comments:
Barb's Boot camp workout!!
1) Warm up 10 sets of 10
a)Squats
b)Push-ups
c)Sit-ups
2) Squats 12 with weight near chest X 3 reps
3) Dead weight lift with legs 12 times X 3 reps
4)Inch Worm 20 worms X3 reps
5)Tensor band around pole with squat 20 times X 3 reps
6)Tricep dips 20 times X 3reps
OK so if you were able to master Barb's inch worm routine you guys really didn't drink enough - she holds killer boot camp every Friday AM in High Park if anyone is interested! So glad everyone had fun and the photos are terrific.
Swamplandia is a good book and qualifies for the criteria set out for Pulitzer judging but honestly Christine - you think I'm going to revisit Pale King! I tried to read the latest trash book 50 shades of Grey and just couldn't do it... suppose all the "award winning reading" this past year has set the bar too high.... trying now to read "Gone Girl" by Gillian Flynn as it came rec'd. If anyone has "light" summer reads to rec'd please share!
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