Long friendships are like jewels, polished over time to become beautiful and enduring. ~ Celia Brayfield
Today was my turn to host book club. Seven of the ten “Chapter Chicks” were present for lunch, laughs, and a little bit of book talk. We get together ten times a year to discuss books, but more importantly to discuss life.
We have been together for 15 years. Over those 15 years we have each had our ups and downs, and we have always had each other.
We have experienced:
milestone birthdays – deaths of a spouse – death of parents
birth of grandchildren – sicknesses of spouses – job loss
moves to new places – floods – fires
Wow, as I see it written here it almost sounds like the 12 plagues of Egypt!
Kidding aside, we have weathered many storms together. We may not talk to one another between gatherings, but we are always together in spirit. It started as a book club and grew into a sisterhood.
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Rita DiCarne 
Love how the “Chapter Chicks” come together throughout the year. There’s nothing like great friends there for each other during life’s ups and downs!
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I love the name of “Chapter Chicks!” How fun! What a happy Sunday slice!
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Your quote sums friendship up perfectly,
“Long friendships are like jewels, polished over time to become beautiful and enduring.” ~ Celia Brayfield You have shown that quotes can be used to share the theme or feeling.
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Love this, Rita! My book club is going on 11 years and we’ve also been through a lot together. Our love of reading (and wine) keeps us going!
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I did forget to mention the wine! 🍷
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