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KUGN – Readin’ in Rain

March 17th, 2005 by Admi

It’s time once again for Eugene’s annual Readin’ in the Rain program. This year we’re all encouraged to read Ursula Le Guin’s science fiction page-turner “The Lathe of Heaven.” There will be events going on throughout the month to encourage people to actually read the book and share their insights with neighbors and friends. It’s a great idea that has worked in many other cities to bring people together. I like how Eugene has made the idea its own by choosing books that are written by local heros: Ken Kesey the first year, Alan Siporin last year. Le Guin herself lives in Portland and she’ll be visiting later in February. We’ve also customized this off-the-shelf community builder by making it something to do each year when it’s raining, although we’ll never have a slogan better than last year’s: “If it’s rainin’ it must be Siporin.” I’m gonna try to read this year’s book, but I’m already thinking about next year. I think we should read a book that really does speak to us as a group, so next year I’m suggesting “What Color is Your Parachute”. If we all succeed in finding ourselves, maybe we’ll stop bumping so violently into one another.

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