October Minutes

Since we didn't decide who would write the minutes, I'll take responsibility since it was at my house, but I'll practice writing in the 3rd person (like on Facebook).

The first scribe received at the Foster's front door was Debby A. toting a bright smile. Following, in no particular order,

Marilyn Woody
Pat Johnston
Yvonne Ellfeldt
Marianne Croonquist
Susan Skommesa
Sandee Foster


Sandee had scrambled up some eggs with Ortega chopped chilies, cheese, and bacon on top for the weary sojourners who traveled to Redlands, along with bran muffins, fresh fruit, coffee, and a real treat ... fresh squeezed Redlands orange juice. Her husband, Ray Foster, had not only squeezed a bag of oranges (grown a block away), but rushed to Mail Trend to copy the first two chapters of her novel for review (what a guy).

All who couldn't make it were sorely missed

Raucous laughter could be heard from time to time as we shared around the table, while Ray Foster vacuumed the roof and cleaned out rain gutters.

Various literary projects were critiqued, and the others were cheerleaders with edit-pen in hand. After looking over the edits on her novel, Sandee received a new-lease-on-writing and appreciated the comments greatly. Now to work!

Pat J. brought a 4-page copy of Common Problems in Writing by Cecil Murphey (used by permission) to pass out, which is a huge blessing already and much appreciated.

One by one, the scribes had to take off, back to the real world, only to hug and say "See you next month."

Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Schoger Foster

October 2, 2009