November Bookclub Newsletter

Dear Bookclub,
We have a new date for November, Wednesday the 19th, which is very happy in everyone's calendar.
Let's meet at my house for lunch... how can it be any other way??!

The Change Dinner Project

“Change Dinner is the idea of coming back to the table to become activists in our own home, at our own table, with our own friends and family, in our own communities. Because, by making better food choices, and purchasing your food in a different way, and understanding where your food comes from, you can actually have a huge impact on the way food is produced and consumed around the world” – Ellen Gustafson

Gustafson's book, "We the Eaters" will come as no surprise to our savy, lucky-to-live-in-San Diego-tummies and minds. Her description of our food system, aptly described in this La Jolla TED talk, is disheartening and thought-provoking:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3QA37vtSa8

Gustafson has co-founded several projects ranging from "FEED" to "The Food Tank", admirably spreading her message via several avenues. Please check out her website, and drop-downs under projects, to learn more:

http://ellengustafson.com/

Eating and Reading Responsibly,
LK

October 2014 Recap & News

Dear Bookclub,
An intimate gathering at BernardO's yesterday for Wanda, Terrie G, Trudy and I as we enjoyed a leisurely lunch and discussed the strengths and weaknesses in "Tell the Wolves I'm Home". Agreeably a pleasurable read, we did find some faults in believability of some character traits and events but we relished the concept of the painting and its central role.

Another discussion ensued regarding our upcoming December plans. The Hotel Del rates were feeling quite like a scalping and we decided to do some further research. Wanda quickly found a wonderful option in The 1906 Lodge:

Reservations are being made so we can resume our plans of beach R &R, including slow reading:

Historic image of 1906 Lodge

Here is some interesting recent history about a change of ownership just last year:

http://www.ecoronado.com/profiles/blogs/end-of-another-chapter-040920131033


TG gave us some wonderful ideas for our February upcoming selection:

"The Paying Guests" by Sarah Waters
"Stone Mattress" by Margaret Atwood
"Friendswood: A Novel" by Rene Steinke
"The Remarkable Courtship of General Tom Thumb" by Nicholas Rinaldi    *chosen

Next up is "We the Eaters: If We Change Dinner, We Can Change the World" by Ellen Gustafson.

Happy Reading,
LK