ATTENDANCE/NEWS:
Wendy – Visited friends in Talong
Cath – Celebrated a friend’s birthday at
the Mercure in Gerringong
Terry – Spent time with his musically
talented teenage grandson, is also have a poem, “Hold My Hand”, published in
the Alzheimer’s Journal – congrats Terry!
Pam – Busy with her new bundle of joy, a 9
week King Charles Cavalier that goes by the name of Henri
Elizabeth – Storing wine for one neighbour
and giving the other’s something to talk about…
David C. – Brother-in-Law passed away, has
been spending time with his grandson
Mike – Joined us for the first time today,
he is living in Coastal Waters, writes children’s books and poetry -
welcome Mike!
Geoff – Had a letter to the editor
published about the procurement of military aircraft
Melissa – Is moving in late August
WORD OF THE DAY:
David C. – Jejung – boring
Mike – raffle – lottery
Geoff – homage – tribute
Melissa – jaunty – sprightly
Wendy – formicate – to swarm
Cath – tactile – touchy/feely
Terry – gratuitous – unnecessary
Pam – loom – appear dimly
Elizabeth – contretemps – a hitch
The group then used all the words in a
quick write and produced thought provoking, humorous pieces, as usual of
course!
READING OF LAST WEEK’S HOMEWORK: a phone
number written on a wall
Garry – a short story about a phone number
on a wall
Terry – “The Dunny”, a poem
Elizabeth – a short story about a number
left on a wall, with a surprising conclusion
David – “Ring Me”, a short story about a
ladies’ night out, also with a surprising ending
OTHER READINGS:
Mike – read a few of his poems inspired by
the local surrounds, including “The Sailor”
Terry – read his poem, “Hold My Hand”
David C. – read his piece that will be
published on the ABC OPEN webpage, “It’s a Great Feeling”
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Poet’s Breakfast this Sunday at Angel’s
Café in Huskisson, starts at 9 am – there will be an open mic, come along and
read your poetry
QUICK WRITE:
2 nouns that rhyme, 2 verbs that rhyme, 2
adjectives that rhyme, 2 names that rhyme – use the 8 words in a story or poem
HOMEWORK TOPIC: an honest answer
