Nine of us gathered at Nancy's for our annual holiday meeting with Yankee Swap. Wonderful appetizers dominated the fare, and adventuresome alcohol drinks were also on offer (Karen's glögg and Susan's killer egg nogg). Dinner was soup (potato leek for most, although there was also borscht) and "Christmas salad" (greens and fruit) from Karen. And for dessert: Lisa's chocolate-chocolate-chip cupcakes. Mmmmmm!
The Yankee Swap was slightly more free-for-all than usual (not to mention the notorious fart machine), and many laughs were had.
Most everyone enjoyed Wild by Cheryl Strayed, although we did debate the author's dubious choices (including heroine use and heading out for a months-long hike without preparing physically for it or even breaking in her hiking boots). The worst part of the book for just about everyone was when she was nearly assaulted by a man on the trail.
Naturally we talked about a million other books as well. Heather particularly recommends Kept in the Dark by Peggy Hancock.
Next Meeting
Where: Karen's
When: Don't know. Some of us liked Friday and others of us didn't. How about Thursday January 17th or Thursday January 24th?
What: Again, don't know. Lisa and Darla suggested Rules of Civility by Amor Towles. Does that sound like a plan?
