(I haven't been to the UU as much as I should/could/would have lately because Scout grief floods me in moments of quiet and public crying is so... trying. But anyway.)
The event went well. My tableful of guests got along great, there were some repeat "customers," and one of the new ones said that she'd heard so much about my offering and that it lived up to the hype in every way. Aw!
Yesterday was India's Independence Day, so I shared that. Yesterday was also the day many of my Indian sisters were lamenting that Indian women are not yet free because there has been yet another horrific rape and many women have spent the last week at protest marches. Perhaps I should not have shared that.
Pic; Après dinner games at the table...
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I have read about the protests. I see them as a powerful thing and a force of hope. The world is watching!
What a terrific and generous thing to do, putting on the fundraising dinner. The menu looks delicious.
I'm glad your event went well. I think it's okay to share the good and the bad.
What a wonderful way to raise funds, Maya!
Good for you.
That sounds like a fun, but important event. It's awesome that you have it down to a science so you know exactly how much to get ready and how long it will take.
Thank you, Nance!
There was a similar moment in 2012 and is some ways, it seems like a return with very few lessons learned and progress made. A lot of defensiveness from men going "But not all men..."
Thank you, Steph. I felt like a bit of a downer, but it just slipped out in the context of some conversation.
Thanks, Nicole. It was an honor and a pleasure!
Thanks, Gillian!
Yup! I get to pretend I'm running a restaurant :).
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