We were fortunate, at out recent meeting, to have John Hobbs as a guest. He gave an inspiring talk from a CC Manual project. Then, during table topics, he really opened up and shared a bit of his life with us. I believe I commented in a previous post that we are getting treated to some great self revelations here at the Tarpon Talkers Club.

Arnie talked to us about soy products. He did not mention soy chocolate pudding in particular, but I’m sure he would be in favor of it.

Jonathan led off with an insightful talk on miserliness and thrift. The spirit of Ben Franklin was nodding in agreement in the background.

Loretta’s Table Topics came from Eric Clapton songs. A few words from a lyric was offered as a launching pad. Our youngest member, Robert, had to report on the garbled Latin lyrics from an online game. Our newest member, Alison, expressed doubt that we would meet the same people in heaven we knew on Earth. The others were just as good. Jim tried to tell us he did not know much about cocaine. Kim’s sister is a Clapton fan. And John, as I said before, shared a personal insight into his life.

The evaluations were good and helpful for the speakers. Kim set a precedent in using the word “snarky.” I’ve seen this word in blogs a good bit. Now we can all use it in the club, too. This is what made it snarky day!

Next meeting is August 11, not this week. Here are meeting assignments, so far.

Toastmaster–Arnie
Invocation/Pledge–Alison
Speakers–Robert, Kim, Pam
Master Evaluator–Loretta
Timer–open
Ah Counter, Grammarian–open
Evaluators–Elan, others
Table Topics–Jonathan

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