This is a fantastic topic! I'm definitely bringing my book, "A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey. I can't believe some of the experiences and encounters he has come across in his lifetime. It was even in Oprah's book club!!
Without the participation of Jeffrey Adam things weren't quite the same...you were missed. The discussion of all the books covering Clinton's life, the Bosnian uprising, the memoir of Jennifer Walls, the Chef's book, Nick Hornby's suicide stories and my South African cop story showed some pretty interesting diversity....not to forget Ross' house buying guide ( and his other book which I cannot recall) and my "reading to my child" books which are always offering up something of a treat to me. I am looking forward to the change of venue suggested and also the topic to be dealt with at our next get together, which may or may not include the evasive Phil Tucker.
oh yes...I forgot to mention the most interesting book of them all Lovell's "comments from a spy" or something, that apparently poorly written but well received because of family ties...I can relate to that. All in all it was low key and stimulating conversation...there were no "fart jokes" thank you very much!
Let’s create a place to share good ideas - good ideas that foster good community, good environment, good people, and good times.
To start, this place would be a bi-weekly meeting. A forum to have fun, discuss important/relevant issues, and to discuss problems that we face as a people and a community. This will all be done over a few pints and glasses of wine.
Our ideas will vary widely, from discussions of religion, politics, history, philosophy, and ethics to a dirty joke night or a whiskey tasting. The ideas can and will change from meeting to meeting and hopefully we will hit on some good ideas - good ideas that we’ll put into action and create real results.
But the main idea of the Good Idea Society is to create a “society” of friends where ideas can be safely expressed and explored while having a good time. Not so different from our lives already – just a touch more structure to help bring the ideas to life.
Let’s be serious, but let’s not take ourselves too seriously. Let’s try to do good, but make sure we’re having fun and not getting bogged down in the weight of our ideas.
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would people be willing to bring books and maybe we could do some sort of swap thing? just a thought.
I think that is a good idea...bringing a book.
I am going to bring a book and hope others do as well.
i think bringing the book would be boss...especially since I'm psyched about mine and would love to pass it on to someone to see what he/she thinks.
-benjamin
This is a fantastic topic! I'm definitely bringing my book, "A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey. I can't believe some of the experiences and encounters he has come across in his lifetime. It was even in Oprah's book club!!
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Without the participation of Jeffrey Adam things weren't quite the same...you were missed. The discussion of all the books covering Clinton's life, the Bosnian uprising, the memoir of Jennifer Walls, the Chef's book, Nick Hornby's suicide stories and my South African cop story showed some pretty interesting diversity....not to forget Ross' house buying guide ( and his other book which I cannot recall) and my "reading to my child" books which are always offering up something of a treat to me.
I am looking forward to the change of venue suggested and also the topic to be dealt with at our next get together, which may or may not include the evasive Phil Tucker.
oh yes...I forgot to mention the most interesting book of them all Lovell's "comments from a spy"
or something, that apparently poorly written but well received because of family ties...I can relate to that.
All in all it was low key and stimulating conversation...there were no "fart jokes" thank you very much!
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