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Post by ruthmadison on Apr 1, 2011 9:52:49 GMT -5
Just thought there should be a reminder that we have a date picked out already for April, which is April 19th (for those of you who are American history buffs, that is the date of the very first battle of the Revolutionary War, which is celebrated in my home State every year as Patriot's Day) We picked the book Moving Violations by John Hockenberry (I probably spelled that wrong). He is a journalist and war correspondent and a paraplegic. He wrote this memoir a while back and it is excellent. This was, I think, the first memoir of a disabled man I ever read. I learned a lot from it and I'll admit I was a little disappointed that he was married  Even if you don't read the book, still hop on for the Skype chat. My experience is that they are always fun, inspiring, and energizing and talk quickly turns to all kinds of things other than the book. |
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Post by Emma on Apr 1, 2011 14:23:49 GMT -5
I just started reading and its pretty good so far.
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Post by ~Z28gal~ on Apr 2, 2011 19:28:01 GMT -5
(for those of you who are American history buffs, that is the date of the very first battle of the Revolutionary War, which is celebrated in my home State every year as Patriot's Day) And the first battle of the Civil War was April 12th! Apparently April is excellent war weather. I'll try to be there, homework permitting... |
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Post by devogirl on Apr 8, 2011 22:00:45 GMT -5
YEAY!! Thank you so much Ruth for scheduling this. I'm really glad the book club has taken off! I read Moving Violations many years ago and really liked it. I will dig up my copy, and I plan to be on skype for the chat.
I'm really sorry I missed the last one, I kind of disappeared into a black hole of busyness and travel over the last few weeks. I'm also sorry I missed the PM from Persephone who has now deleted her account. But thanks for noticing that this will be my 1000th post and thanks for the kind words about my book/movie reviews. I've been behind on those too but I will get on it soon, promise!
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Post by ruthmadison on Apr 9, 2011 9:50:09 GMT -5
You're back! Wonderful  |
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Post by ruthmadison on Apr 9, 2011 9:50:40 GMT -5
(for those of you who are American history buffs, that is the date of the very first battle of the Revolutionary War, which is celebrated in my home State every year as Patriot's Day) And the first battle of the Civil War was April 12th! Apparently April is excellent war weather. I'll try to be there, homework permitting... Well, you know what The Wasteland says... "April is the cruelest month" Sad because it's also my birthday month! And many other people's birthday months as well! |
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Post by ruthmadison on Apr 18, 2011 7:53:54 GMT -5
DevoGirl, will you be able to do the calling of everyone thing like you usually do?  |
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Post by Inigo Montoya on Apr 18, 2011 8:02:46 GMT -5
I kept meaning to buy the book... and still may, but I just realized that I'm going to be out of town. (Yep, I'm that up on everything this month. lol) |
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Post by ruthmadison on Apr 18, 2011 8:40:43 GMT -5
Oh, I'm sad you're going to miss it, Inigo!
I just finished re reading it this weekend and I forgot how good it is! His writing is stunning, dense, beautiful and he puts things in ways that make me want to quote him and read it out loud to everyone around me!
I definitely want to buy my own copy.
Strangely I remember only one part of the book from when I read it back in 1995 when it came out. I remembered him burning his leg with the baking dish. That is the only thing i remembered from it!
Yet it also shaped so much of my thoughts and understanding of disability culture and disability rights.
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Post by devogirl on Apr 18, 2011 9:53:52 GMT -5
Last time I opened the chat you all were not so satisfied. Apparently I have an old version of Skype, and my internet connection is not reliable. Also I thought I would have more time but a whole bunch of things have come up and much as I enjoy talking to you all, I can't stay online for a marathon session. Sorry! Maybe Emma could host the chat?
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Post by Emma on Apr 18, 2011 13:06:39 GMT -5
I can do my best with getting things started on Tuesday. I never completely remember how to do it but will try to figure it out. I do like having the crown DG I hope you be there for part of the chat. Do any of your newer ladies want to join us Tuesday night 8pm EST on skype for voice chat? Send me your skype name and we will include you in the chat. They are always a ton of fun. |
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Post by Emma on Apr 18, 2011 21:59:06 GMT -5
This is your reminder It's TOMORROW 8pm |
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Post by Be As You Are on Apr 18, 2011 22:44:09 GMT -5
I've had only one full night of sleep in the last 2 weeks!!! I'm a mess! LOL It's a wonder I can even manage to make it to work... But, I'm having a wonderful time in my distraction... Distraction can be a beautiful thing |
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Post by ruthmadison on Apr 19, 2011 15:30:03 GMT -5
"See" you all soon! |
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Post by k8 on Apr 19, 2011 19:08:47 GMT -5
Hi. I sent Emma my skype name...is there something else I should do?
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