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Dear Members,
Welcome to April 2024.
April doesn’t have a provable origin, but theories abound. It could be a corruption of the Latin word aprilis, which means to open, as in the bud of a flower. Another idea is that it was a corruption of Aphrodite, the Greek name for Venus, goddess of love.
The third possibility comes from the Anglo-Saxon word for the fourth month of the year, Oster-monath or Eostre-monath. This last is a bit far-fetched. However, according to Wikipedia, Eostre is the origin of the word Easter.
April 15 is the last day to file your taxes. I heard a rumor that the IRS is getting serious about folks who don't. (None of the news programs mentioned cement overcoats, but better safe than sorry.)
James Monroe was born on April 28, 1758. Before he became our fifth president, he served as ambassador to Great Britain. Stories about his younger daughter's outfit filled the newspapers when he returned to America. The five-year-old wore a short skirt (mid-calf) with pantaloons (Think Little Bo Peep).
The garment was considered a significant advance for womankind. For the first time, European civilization acknowledged that little girls wanted to move around more freely. In a nod to the mores of the time, the pantaloons ensured her ankles remained covered. Is anyone writing historical fiction? Sounds like a fun fact.
For sports fans, April 27 is Babe Ruth Day. In 1947, Babe Ruth attended the proclaimed Babe Ruth Day and spoke briefly to almost 60,000 people at Yankee Stadium. The following year, he died of cancer at only 53.
Roy Mash will speak at our April 16th meeting. His book, Buyers Remorse, is a collection of his poetry. He will discuss "The Art of Diction: Choosing Your Words."
By the way, if you have something published or win a contest, please let us know. We like to announce it at our meetings and put it on our website. Our parent organization, California Writers Club, offers another opportunity to promote your book launch or publicize writing-related achievements in the quarterly CWC Bulletin. Send a short announcement (50 words or so) and a JPEG of your book cover to editor@calwriters.org. The Spring 2024 issue of the Bulletin was sent to all members on March 19. If you didn’t receive it, you might want to check your spam or promotions folders.
Don't forget that CCW's Salon meets on Sunday AFTER the monthly meeting. This month's Salon is April 21. Bring a short piece to share, or just come and listen. All can join in the informal discussion. While there, check out the various coffees, teas, and pastries Juice n' Java has on its menu.
Juice n' Java
599 Lighthouse Ave.
Pacific Grove, CA.
Meanwhile, have a lovely April, and happy writing,
Sarah E. Pruitt
CCW President
Central Coast Writers
PO Box 997 - Pacific Grove, CA 93950
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