July 2010 June ended with a surge of activities, our own and end of the school year events for grandchildren. One week we drove to Corvallis three times, a choir concert, a band concert and a piano recital. Wonderful events we didn’t want to miss. Between those and the rain, we’ve been working outside on the yard and house clean up. I have finally reached the place where I don’t have room for one more plant without removing something else I like. With the weather this spring, I’m not sure summer is going to happen but plans for picnics and family gatherings are in the works, rain or shine. I have accepted a new role next fall as president of our Eugene/Lane AAUW branch. For awhile I have been active in the organization which supports breaking down barriers for women. It is an important mission for me so this is a reasonable increase in involvement and an opportunity to put my energy where my mouth has been. Then there is the newest writing project. It is a step into history, needs a fair amount of research and increased statewide travel. My work hours are a little like my yard, not room for one more thing without removing something else. After weighing options, I decided to put aside sending this newsletter on a regular basis. I know it will be at least two years of steady work to get the new writing project finished and I need extra time to work on it. I have enjoyed the encouraging comments about the newsletter I’ve received from many of you and the feeling of staying in touch. |
Hoping each of you has a great summer and that I’ll see you at one of the upcoming local events. On Friday, July 2 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm I will be at the Oregon Authors Table with my newest book, La Femme: A Collection of Short Stories About the Ladies, at The Art & Vineyard Festival in Alton Baker Park. Always a fun event. I’ll also be at the Oregon Authors Table at the Lane County Fair on Wednesday, August 18 from 11:00 am -2:00pm. My appearance at The Groundwaters Live event, originally scheduled for May at the Broadway Events Center in Veneta has been postponed until August because of construction delays. Jo My novels can be purchased from me in person, at The Book Mine in Cottage Grove, The Creswell Chronicle office in Creswell, Imagine Gallery in Eugene and The Thurston Book Exchange in Springfield. My books can also be purchased from me, ordered from my web site Jo-Brew.com. To be notified when this newsletter is updated, send me an e-mail. |
