There are a lot of readers in my neighborhood and we have a book club -- we don't real the same book, we share what we're reading (or have read) and happily loan it to others if it sounds intriguing to them. That's how I started reading "The Help," set in Mississippi during the early days of the Civil Rights movement. A lot of the story is told from the voice of 'the help,' the black maids who cook, clean and care for the white family's children. It's a fascinating book and very well written. I love it when I'm exposed to something I might never have read, and this gem of a book is enriching my life for sure.
A neighbor and I took his boat out on Scotts Flat Lake yesterday -- a sunny perfect fall day! Aside from one boat with 2 fishermen, we had the entire lake to ourselves and were able to soak up this gorgeous fall weather. It was Jackson's first boat ride and he seemed to enjoy it. Amazing the boat ramp is still open this late in the year. The lake is very low right now, exposing areas you don't normally see.
Recently some newer residents were telling me how they were going down the hill to buy some essentials (and a couple of pricy items as well.) I suggested a couple places where they could shop for the same items locally, only to be met with a puzzled look. What I should have said -- and didn't think at the time -- was that by not shopping locally, we may not HAVE the convenience of buying those things in town a year from now.
No word so far on what our local Chambers of Commerce will do (or not do) since receiving less money from the Board of Supervisors. Is there a plan?
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