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Thurs 061225 - 36 ORD Dining Table - YES, I’ve finished this as of reading the last chapter about Carrie Fisher, wow what a story! I’ve added a few of her books to my reading list. I’m so glad I picked this up at the library. It’s been an intriguing read. I’m excited to go to my Open Chair Sisterhood meeting this evening & and our trip this weekend to Michigan for Emily’s wedding starting tomorrow.

Thurs 061225 - 36 ORD Dining Table - Just read essays about Janis Joplin & Lena Dunham with Stitch resting in my lap for most of it. Just one more to go about Carrie Fischer. Had a good visit with Mom the last two days & she’s on her way home now. It’s a pretty day here & I’m enjoying having the windows open again. It’s going to be tight, but I’m still trying to finish before my women’s group tonight.

Thurs 061225 - 36 ORD Dining Table - I just finished reading the essay about Hillary Rodham Clinton, & have a lot more respect for her now as a difficult woman based upon what the author shared. She is infinitely more qualified to be our president than our current one; that doesn’t mean she’d be perfect. I only have 3 more essays to go & hope to finish this before going to my OCS women’s group dinner tonight.

Ha - with my correct page number this time!

Tues 061025 - 36 ORD Dining Table - Just 4 women left to read about before I finish. I enjoyed learning more about Diana Vreeland, Kay Thompson, & Laverne Cox. Had I not chosen this book I wouldn’t have sought out reading about these women individually. It’s been eye-opening & thought provoking to learn about each of them. Time for a gardening project this afternoon & anticipate Mom is visiting starting at 6 pm.

Mon 060925 - 36 ORD Dining Table now w/Stitch nestled & purring on my lap - I’m nearing the home stretch now. Just finished reading about Frida Kahlo & Nora Ephron. I love the way the author has brought all of the women to life through the art & especially her words in this book. Such depth for each & every one of them. I’ve been recommending this book to other women in my life. It is so worth reading!