Party time?

No, Donna (AuntyDon), we don't have to wait.  Suggest something to bring, if you are ready to party.  The only problem is that I don't have time to plan — and push — a party, since I'm still trying to type up questions for the last chapters of the book and haven't finished reading the book myself.  If you are ready to party, make it happen.  Since it's gotten cold — near freezing — last night where I live, I have some hot chocolate for everybuddy, if you want some while you wait for the party to begin.

Do we have to wait?

Do we have to wait to finish reading to party? I am ready for a party now! What shall I bring?

Sorry, Carole

Sorry, Carole / Caboose.  I didn't notice you had posted this.  We are all still busy talking about the book on Book Buddies, but I hope everybuddy will be here to party when we finish discussing Christianity for the Rest of Us by Diana Butler Bass (click here to join the discussion).  I'll answer your question:

"Now you need to decide if you truly want me to participate in the reading."

Yes, of course I want you to participate!  You don't have to stand in a church or be a Christian in order to take part in a Book Buddies discussion, whether we are discussing religion or not.

Caboose

WOW! Did I land at the correct place? OK ladies here is my thinking this morning. Now you need to decide if you truly want me to participate in the reading . Going to church and saying you're a christian is like standing in a library and saying you're a book. I know this sounds harsh but these are my thought and feeling today.

Let's do it again, everybuddy!

For you newbies, Essencia Island is our fantasy island where Book Buddies come to chat and/or party.  Bring food and drink, especially if you know how to add photos here, but words if you don't.

This is also a place to talk to characters from the novels we are reading or the authors of our books.  I remember at least one author who visited our imaginary island, maybe more.

If I can figure out how to contact the author, I'll invite him or her to meet us here — and also join our discussion on Book Buddies.  It's always fun to be able to ask questions of the author, whether the book is fiction or nonfiction.

Since we haven't been here in awhile, I need help sweeping out cobwebs and such.  Grab a broom or a mop and let's get ready to party!