The Scholarly Mamas Society

Before marriage and motherhood, my inner circle was academic in nature, populated with all sorts of interesting, scholarly types. I love being a mother, but lately I've been missing my intellectual life an awful lot. So I inquired about a book club meeting at the library, asking whether or not my 13-month-old son would be welcome. The response was positive, as long he didn't disturb anyone.

Well, as the mother of a toddler, I'm always "disturbed," so to speak, and I know that my very active son won't play quietly in a corner whilst I participate in a lively discussion of Gabriel García Márquez's Love in the Time of Cholera. So it occurred to me to seek out other mothers with scholarly interests and form The Scholarly Mamas Society (TSMS). To that end, on Friday afternoon I'll be meeting with a librarian from Denton Public Library's North Branch to discuss TSMS.

If you're a fellow Scholarly Mama, stay tuned for more info, and let me know if you're interested in TSMS!

THE SCHOLARLY MAMAS SOCIETY

Who We Are

We are scholars. We are creators and cultivators. We are thinkers of original thoughts. We are Mothers.

Our Purpose

To provide an opportunity for mothers of children of all ages to meet in a relaxed atmosphere and enjoy a common interest in literature and other forms of culture.

At monthly meetings, members discuss literary and cultural texts of interest while we change diapers, chase after our kiddos, etc.

Our children are always welcome at our gatherings.