Please Read This Book
xxxEight members gathered in Bridgman to discuss "The Complete Guide to Memory" by Dr. Richard Restak. Like many things in life, the book got mixed reviews. Comments ranged from “I didn’t learn anything I didn’t already know,”
to “He asked some good questions.” Most agreed that there were nuggets of worthwhile knowledge and some suggestions about the role of memory in life and society that were very perceptive. There were many suggestions for
improving your memory including word and number games, memorizing poetry and developing personalized strategies for remembering faces and names.
xxxOne of the issues Restak brought up in discussing collective memory focused on how do we as a country deal with the Civil War monuments to the Confederacy found in many towns and cities. Do we remove them completely, put them somewhere inconspicuous and or contextualize them with explanatory material at their sites? How do we make sure that what really happened is passed on to future generations? The discussion moved in many directions but came back to acknowledging that memory is an integral part of living as individuals and as societies.
xxxOur next Book Club meeting is September 26 at Gloria Weberg’s home in St. Joseph. Please let her know if you are planning to attend – glosunshine1751@comcast.net. The book is "Small Great Things" by Judy Picoult.
LWVLMR Update
xxxThe Quarterly meeting of the Board of the LWVLake Michigan Region (LWVLMR) held via Zoom on July 16, was, as always, informative and inspiring.
Some highlights:
* LMR President Joy Guscott-Mueller presented
"Impact of Climate Change on Water Resources"
at LWVUS's Convention in June.
* 500 people attended LWVUS's Convention in person; 700 on line.
* Joy's additional presentation to the LWV Sheboygan.
* Board member Davis Guscott-Mueller reported on the "Great Lakes Water Initiative" which included information on the enormity of damage done by the Trump Administration to the EPA, etc.
* Our Annual Meeting will take place in Wisconsin on October 21 and 22 at the Blue Harbor Resort in Sheboygan.
xxxPlease remember, members of LWVBCC are automatically members of LWVLMR. If you have questions, suggestions, please contact me.