I read another of Linwood Barclay’s books, “Never Look Away”. I like his mystery/thriller books. This one was really good. There were lots of good twists. The main character, David Harwood, is a small town reporter. David, his wife and 4 year old son are at an amusement part on a warm summer day and events start to unfold that will keep you reading to find out what on earth is going to happen next.
I finished listening to Robin Cook’s book titled “Cure” on my drive to Maryland this past week. Robin Cook’s books are medical/mystery/thrillers. This book brought back some known characters. Laurie Montgomery is a medical examiner in New York City but has been on leave for 2 years due to her small son’s illness. Her first day back she is told to just get back in the office and get organized and she’ll be assigned cases the next day. But, then she is needed to take care of what should have been a simple case. Laurie finds the case is not so simple. Organized crime is involved and some biotech companies…no simple case. Great book to listen to on a long drive.
Several people in the past year have recommended this book, “A Year on Ladybug Farm”. Cici, Lindsay and Bridget have been friends for years and after their husbands are gone and their children grown they decide to move from the suburbs and purchase a run-down old mansion in the Shenandoah Valley. It is a major change for all of them. They face many disasters and much disappointment during their first year at Ladybug Farm. Thanks to everyone who recommended this book as it was an enjoyable read.
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I traveled to three guilds in Maryland this past week. My first stop was to the Calvert Co. Quilt Guild in Prince Frederick. You can find out more about this guild at http://www.quiltguilds.com/maryland.htm My guild contact was Cynthia Herndon who had things well organized. I am really sorry I forgot to take a photo of the workshop location because it was along the coast and one wall of the classroom was all glass looking over the water. Beautiful.
After a lecture in the evening for the Calvert Co. Guild I drove to Glen Burnie, about an hour drive in the pouring rain. Yuck! Being a quilting teacher seems glamorous to some but I have to tell you loading the car in the pouring rain, at night and driving in the pouring rain…not so much fun. The saving grace for me is that I like teaching so much it’s all worth it.
On Thursday I presented a lecture in the morning for the Eternal Quilters in Glen Burnie. What a wonderful group of ladies and they had a great show and tell. And on top of all that they have a pot luck lunch. I told them I was glad that I had on my stretchie pants! There are some great cooks and bakers in that guild. The guild members were so pleasant and the food was amazing. I’m telling you that if you live in the area and can attend day meetings you are going to want to check out this guild. The food alone would be worth the membership fee! This guild has so much going on it truly amazed me. For more information click on http://eternalquilters.org/ My guild contact, Jane, was also very well organized and made my job very easy and enjoyable.
The third guild I worked with while on this journey was the Friendship Quilters from Linthicum, MD. I did a lecture for this guild on Thursday evening. I saw lots of new faces at this meeting and some friendly, familiar faces also. My contact person was Sharon who was very helpful and well organized. Well organized program people sure do make my life easier and I really appreciate that. If you cannot attend day meetings and live in the area then this is the guild for you http://www.friendshipquiltersoflinthicum.org/ Here are some of the ladies watching another great show and tell.
On Friday I did a workshop for both guilds combined. Eternal Quilters and Friendship Quilters work together for workshops which is wonderful because the workshop was full.
It’s a beautiful day here in PA. I think I’ll go out for a walk and enjoy the sunshine.