'Brain, Child' salon pdx: Summer 2009
Several months ago, a Brain, Child discussion group was hastily thrown together and ended up a (small) series of one-on-one conversations. But as soon as I picked up this season's issue, I was longing to talk to someone about it. So this time, we're doing it right, with two weeks advance notice (ish) and a proper location selected ahead of time!
Date: Tuesday, July 14, 7:30 p.m.
Place: Rimsky-Korsakoffee House, 707 SE 12th (the red house -- there is no sign)
Do I have to read Brain, Child cover-to-cover? No, but the more you read, the more we can talk. If we get enough "yes" responses, I'll order several copies from the publisher.
Respond, s'il vous plait, in the comments, and I look forward to getting all salon with a couple of other urbanMamas. Some of the articles are on the web site; you can purchase the magazine at several local bookstores and grocery stores.
is there a new issue out?
Posted by: j | July 02, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Ooh, I'll be there!
Posted by: zinemama | July 02, 2009 at 09:01 PM
I'll be there. I love B.C. and uM, sounds like a satisfying evening indeed.
Posted by: Andrea M. | July 02, 2009 at 09:32 PM
j-- I got the summer issue in the mail early this week -- I don't know if it's on "newsstands" yet.
Posted by: sarah gilbert | July 02, 2009 at 10:34 PM
Oh, I love Brain Child and always want to talk with other mamas after devouring an issue (I usually do read it cover-to-cover), but I'm commited to going to InFARMation at Roots on the same night.
Posted by: Chris | July 03, 2009 at 11:15 AM
The only thing that has always bugged me about "Brain Child" is that it bills itself as "the magazine for thinking mothers," as if some of us think and some of us don't.
Posted by: R. | July 03, 2009 at 12:01 PM
Dang! This the night my science fiction book club meets. Have fun, ladies. Love the magazine... most of the time.
Posted by: philomom | July 03, 2009 at 05:32 PM
I've been thinking about starting a Brain Child discussion group for several months. I'm so excited that one is starting! I will be there!
Posted by: jax | July 04, 2009 at 12:34 PM
I am planning on being there. Sounds like a great evening.
Posted by: Christie | July 05, 2009 at 11:28 AM
Any Vancouver mamas on here interested in the same idea? Sounds great, but that is far from home on a Tuesday evening.... we have batted around the idea of getting together before, this could be a starting point....
Posted by: abby | July 05, 2009 at 03:21 PM
Just picked up a copy today -- planning on attending -- thanks!
Posted by: Carolyn | July 05, 2009 at 09:23 PM
Argh, I have planning commssion that night, but if I didn't I would be there. So please plan another!
Posted by: courtney | July 06, 2009 at 09:30 AM
J - I picked-up the summer issue at New Season's (Concordia location) on 7/5.
I plan to attend this gathering.
Thanks!
Posted by: Joan | July 06, 2009 at 11:40 AM
I'll try to be there!
Posted by: Carolyn | July 06, 2009 at 04:13 PM
Sounds like a lovely idea. I've got a babysitter lined up, and plan to attend!
Posted by: KarenNM | July 06, 2009 at 10:10 PM
I would like to come - would you please let me know if you did get extra copies? Thanks!
Posted by: Kathleen | July 11, 2009 at 04:19 PM
Sounds interesting, I'll see if I can sneak out of the house after putting the little one to bed.
Posted by: Leslie | July 13, 2009 at 11:31 AM
I'm planning on coming. Looking forward to it.
Carrie
Posted by: Carrie | July 13, 2009 at 01:20 PM
Kathleen -- I didn't get organized enough to get extra copies. but I'm planning to print out copies of some articles I'd really like to discuss.
Posted by: sarah gilbert | July 14, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Argh - I've got the magazine and actually read mostof it, but I may have babysitter issues. I still hope to be there, but we'll see if I can swing it. Have fun!
Posted by: KarenNM | July 14, 2009 at 02:17 PM