Shanetta’s Comments (group member since Oct 28, 2011)

Shanetta’s comments from the Reading Between the Wines group.

Ladies, the time is whining down on our 3rd book and the discussion will continue through the week. I hope everyone had a chance to try the Sangria and the Pizza Dip. I must say I haven't tried the pizza dip but planning on having it this weekend but I did try the Sangria I have to say even though it was a lil sweet for me I loved the fruit and will make it again.

Rickele you are next in line to pick our fourth book, drink, and recipe. If you could please post it by this weekend so everyone can have a chance to finish the 3rd book and get the 4th book of your choice.

You're not that behind I'm only halfway done and hoping to finish this weekend as well!!!! Since some the ladies are finished I started a general discuss without giving away the end and the answers are based off your thoughts so far

Haha don't tell does she leave omgosh??

Also what about the Finch family idea of letting their kids pick their parents? DO people really do that?

Augusten was normal until he started being okay with the Drs. way of living. He had standards before.

Indeed the "doctor" needed a Doctor as well as his wife and his 2 other women.

The only thing I can agree with the doctor on is his view on Anger. I'm all about expressing my anger and allowing my kids to let it out in a respectable matter that is. That is Health!!! I feel so much matter when I let it all out:-)

But how normal was Natalie for her to not leave that crazy home something was wrong with her she was programmed to think her family way of living was normal.

For me it just shows when someone is sick and alone how vulernable they can be. For Deirdre, to not be able to process something wasn't right with the doctor after seeing his family and living situation is alarming. I think it was easy for her because he was an ear and a shoulder in her time of need so she was blinded by what was going on around her.

Without telling the end...What did you feel about the doctors way of thinking and living?

You know watching the movie is not a bad idea. I agree for this to be a real life story is hard to wrap my head around. To think that all this chaos was going on in one individuals life is unreal. It goes back to counting your blessings because it could be worst. I found some of the sayings pretty funny as well. Now, tell the truth how many of you guys wanted to try the bible dip? (with my hand up:-)

I'm almost done reading the book but I was just wondering who all finished the book and how did they feel about the first few chapters?

As for me, I found the book did not keep my attention like I expected from the reviews. I find the pace very slow. For, me I still haven't found the point of the story besides he had a rough childhood and was surronded by a lot of weird people.

Tell me what you guys think...

Tried the Sangria and must say it was pretty good so if you haven't tried yet you should. I must say I couldn't find the simple syrup but it was sweet enough without it.

I'm so excited about the Sangria!!Kim this take me make to our Shaw days:-) ROnda make enough for me this weekend and we can have the dip for a pre-superbowl get together!!!

Sounds like an interesting read with a lot of twist and turns.

Sorry Rickele!!Let's get reading again!!

Ronda, Michael Connelly, Janet Evanovich, as well as Dean Koontz are suppose to be pretty good authors for those types of books.

It seems like it just us 3 ladies so I say let's get started and Kim since Ronda has already chosen a book would you liketo suggestion the next book for the group.

Ladies,

It's a New Year and all the Holidays are over!!Hopefully everyone was able to get back into their normal routine. With that said let's get the book club back up and running. For, all those who are interested please reply so we can get going!!

It's Holiday time and the end of the year so that means a lot of us are busy!!I really want to keep the book club going and due to the holiday season I believe it would be better to start the club up again after the holidays. So that give everyone another month to finish Steve Jobs which is a fairly long book but I must say its pretty good!! So enjoy the book and enjoy the Holidays!!!

I have to say the Vogatine was good I added more juice to it and it will be added to my list!!!

Also don't be afraid of the 600t pgs...Steve Jobs is a really well written and is very eyeopening at least for me that is...

Me either the picture looked good...going to get the stuff tomorrow

I found this drink recipe to go ago with the wine:

Vogatini:

Ingredients ~
2 ounces VOGA Pinot Grigio
1 ounce pomegranate juice
1 ounce vodka
Lime twist for garnish

Directions ~
Shake ingredients with ice and strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with fresh berries and a lime twist.