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Meeting Announcement: Our February meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, in the Fiesta Room at the Hallmark Apartments in Alpine from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Our speaker will Darrell White who will share the history of Valentine’s Day and some of its customs throughout the world, such as how Japan has two Valentine’s Days — February 14 for women and May 14 for men!
Writing Asssignment by Darrell White: Your writing assignment topic for the February meeting is your best or worst Valentine’s Day or Valentine’s Day gift.
From the Atelier of our President:
Where is our promised snow? My sister called this morning; they’ve got 3 inches so far in Natchitoches, Louisiana, a place that rarely sees snow. She is thrilled! Of course everything has been shut down and cancelled over there so she’s got a long weekend at home. They may get up to 7 inches before the front moves out.
I am happy with sun, of course. And thankful that I live in an area where we can have snow one day and sun the next! And, if you don’t like the weather, wait a minute!
We’re anxious to hear how Kip liked Alaska and look forward to a report from her. She should now be back in the warmer climes of Texas.
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Meeting Announcement: Our December CHRISTMAS PARTY POTLUCK will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, in the Fiesta Room at the Hallmark Apartments in Alpine at 6:30 pm.
See Party Details Below!
From the Atelier of Our Prez:
Happy holidays! This season my family combined my parents’ 60th anniversary, Thanksgiving, and Christmas all in two days’ time in Natchitoches, Louisiana. I drove, which is a 12-hour push to the wall one-way drive. Going over I broke up the trip and stopped at a friend’s house close to Dallas; but coming back I checked in on the predicted weather for Alpine, and when the woman at the Texas Tourist Center right across the Louisiana line outside of Shreveport told me that Alpine was expecting three days of snow, I put the pedal to the metal and pushed as hard as I could to get back to Alpine before the “blizzard.” Two wrecks and one huge traffic jam caused by road construction on I-20 delayed me by three hours. So it took 15 hours to drive from Natchitoches to Alpine. I got home at midnight; needless to say I was worthless at work the next day (but probably not more than usual).
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Meeting Announcement: Our September meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 22, 2009, in the Fiesta Room at the Hallmark Apartments in Alpine from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Refreshments will be provided by Donna Greene. Edy Elfring will talk about her book. And Reba will give first talk about her trip to China.
Writing Asssignment by Darrell White: What I Did For Summer Vacation and Why
From the Atelier of Our Prez:
Hello, gang…time for us to herd up again! We’re gathering on September 22, 7 PM, at the Hallmark Apartments in Alpine. Our normal meeting date is the third Tuesday of the month; but this first fall meeting will be held the 4th Tuesday. We look forward to seeing all your smiling faces again; please remember to invite your neighbors or interested parties to attend. It’s my turn to provide refreshments; I promise not to kill anybody.
I know you’ve all been busy with traveling, visiting, working, and I hope some writing.
Darrell White, our worthy Vice Prez, was one of the authors featured at the WOW Texas Book Festival this summer held at Sul Ross and I asked him to send a synopsis of his experience there not realizing that it was not a good one. Continue reading September Newsletter | “Log of the Trail” →
Remember: There will be no meetings during the summer. Join us on Tuesday, September 15, for our next meeting. In the meantime, we’ll be sending monthly newsletters with summertime information!
From the Atelier of our President:
The sun is out, hip hip hooray
It’s time to run and laugh and play
Pet the dog, comb the cat
Put on shorts and fishing hat
Years ago I wrote this little ditty for Vacation Bible School curriculum to mark the end of the school year. And, it’s the end of our “school year” as well since we more or less follow the school schedule. Time to travel, Continue reading June Newsletter | “Log of the Trail” →
Acclaimed professional authors highlight the annual Spring Retreat of the Texas Mountain Trail Writers in the mountains near Alpine on April 24, 25, 26, 2009 at Paisano Baptist Encampment. It will be a weekend of learning and fun with celebrated speakers, western outdoor cooking, a haiku walk, warm days, cool evenings, with readings around a fire in the inspiring Davis Mountains. This 18th annual Writing Round-Up in the Big Bend area has many repeat writers returning for the knowledge, scenery, great food, and congenial camaraderie.
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Explore the beauty of
HAIKU
While exploring mountainous beauty of nature at the
Writing Round-Up
Texas Mountain Trail Writers Spring Retreat
April 24, 25, 26, 2009
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2012 Annual Writers Spring Retreat April 27, 28, 29, 2012
Mountain Trail Lodge & Outdoor Learning Center, Fort Davis, Texas
NEW! Check out our Retreat Speakers!
Keep your eyes peeled here for more information and details!
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