In attendance: Wendy, David R, David C, Jo, Robyn, Terry, Geoff, Helene, Di and welcome to Jacinta our newest and youngest member.
News: Wendy is disturbed about what is happening in the UK at present. Jacinta our newest member is studying Media, Advertising and English Literature at the Uni of Wollongong. Geoff wrote a poem about a friend who died six months ago. Helene drove back from Canberra this morning after attending the Wakakirri in Canberra last night. Terry’s daughter’s brain tumour is likely to be benign. Robyn cholesterol level is good but blood sugar is a bit high and is in good health. Jo talked about Mad Joe McCafferty a murderer who blamed his behaviour on his wife for killing their baby. David C has just become a great grandfather of Ruby Blue. David R drove all the way from Sydney this morning to attend the meeting after seeing Jersey Boys at the Royal Theatre and other activities in Sydney. Di has not been busy for the past week.
Word of the day: Wendy anarchy – a state of lawlessness and sedition an action or rebellion against the government. Di Quisling – a traitor who co operates with the occupying enemy. Helene benevolence well-wishing friendliness or concern for the needs and desires of others. Geoff – traduce means slander, defame. Terry axiom – a statement to be taken to be true without proof. Robyn - Colportage meaning distribution of publications from the French to carry. Jo shuntle brilliance of a diamond ring or a sexual term and louche a facial expression dubious shady and disreputable. David C fortitude meaning strength and countenance appearance especially of the face. David R bearing has eight different meanings standing, relevance, level of tolerance, a structural point, direction or position, a device or charge.
Homework readings
Di the hill climb and the life climb. Wendy – thanks Cadell. Helene – the Census collector wearing Lycra. Geoff read of a poem 18 cafes memory of an old friend and sharing ideas with friends. Terry Lycra man is a scary sight. Jo a poem - risking a stroke wearing Lycra. David C three wishes dinner at house on the hill. David R endangered mamil from the dangers of too tight Lycra.
Current competitions
2011 Rolf Boldrewood Literary Awards entries close 16 September 2011, best entries in the categories prose and poetry categories. Entry fee of $10 with each entry and entry form. Entry forms are available from Macquarie Regional Library on 02 6801 4501 and www.mrl.nsw.gov.au Entries to the Convenor Rolf Boldrewood Literary Awards, PO Box 1042 Dubbo 2830. First prize $500, second $250, third prize $150. In addition Highly Commenced and Commended certificates will be awarded at the judge’s discretion.
50 Something National Seniors Competition to win $5,000 for a non-fiction manuscript, send an email to judedavetas@gmail.com for more information.
Exercise
As a group we developed two characters listed below.
Unnamed 55 year old male, has slight limp in right leg, charismatic gentleman, balding red hair, photographer, has nerves, alcohol problems, who is highly uncoordinated in his dressing, wears nylon stockings, owns a BSA motor bike and side car, wears a flying helmet and goggles, he reads, has a strong accent, he is short, wears a skull ring on right finger and has a short fuse.
Irene - Female 49 years old, has a wig, green eyes, is an artist, not assertive, wears little or not make up, likes to wear suits, has a squint in her left eye which is more obvious when stressed, speaks in a deep voice, occupation photo colourist, she has children, she has a secret love, she has a burn on her left arm, very tall, laughs a lot, she is maternal and has trouble sleeping
Homework – you are driving along a country road and see a decrepit old house write the story of who built it and why it stands empty using the characters listed in the exercise above.
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