Yesterday, October 26, Lou made more literary history by giving her first review of her latest book from Texas Tech Press, JANE RUSHING: West Texas Author and Her Work. The review was given to the Ex Libris Book Club at the Fort Worth Women's Club. I haven't read Betty Weisepape's book about women's clubs, but I will bet this is one of the oldest clubs in Texas. The book club has limited membership and they are very responsive. Lou had several reassure her that after their chemo treatments that the hair will grow back and they liked the hat she wore for her talk. Most had never heard of Jane Rushing and appreciated learning about her.

While Lou was speaking I took the opportunity to go to the North Hills hospital to visit our long time friend, Mark Kite, who is recovering from a couple of strokes. He is regaining the use of his right side, has stood up, and will be moved to a rehab facility today. His speech is still a little slurred and his daughter, Missy, said he switches from English to French. She asked him a question and he answered "oui" while I was there. His wife, Madge, regaled me with her descriptions of her plans for Halloween. She always overdecorates the house and yard and hands out such fine treats that her house is one of the most visited in FW. She said last year she had 272 visitors versus 165 the year before. She is planning for over 270 this year. She has friends that come and help her that night. She is 89 and something else!