"There are three services which books may render in the home: they may be ornaments, tools, or friends. In the best homes they are all three simultaneously."
~Lyman Abbot (1835-1922)
3R's
September 17th, 1999- September 17th, 2009
Rachel, Renee and Ramona knew each other as homeschool moms. In 1999 their shared love of reading led to the beginning of 3R's Book Club. Through the years their friendship has deepened and they have broadened the scope of each others reading. Prior to 3R's Ramona had not read Tolkien's "The Hobbit" or "The Lord of the Rings." Since the first meeting when "The Hobbit" was the book being discussed Renee, Rachel and Ramona have read that and "The Lord of the Rings" three times for book club. In the past ten years they have read and discussed over 120 books. Enjoying a pot of tea and dessert has become a tradition along with a Christmas lunch and cookie exchange. Last summer Sharon joined 3R's. Sharon was unable to attend the anniversary celebration because she was in Wyoming visiting her daughter. The following picture shows Renee, Ramona and Rachel with a portion of the books they have read.
"There are peculiar joys attached to the implements of reading. When we collect books, we are collecting happiness. When we build up a little library, we are bolstering the delight of life."
~Zeno Philaton (1697-1742)
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