Steph who writes at AllForTheLoveOfYou playfully described how she sometimes thinks of blogger friends as "imaginary friends." But I met Steph in person in Takoma Park... we both exist! We got beverages and talked and talked about teaching, writing, kids, activism, and on and on. Steph seemed exactly how I imagined her from her writing--beautiful, wise, funny, and very serene underneath it all.
I also met the Steph who sometimes describes herself in the "comments" as "Subway Steph" because she sends me virtual Subways sandwiches when I'm having a bad day. Steph made me a two-page list of things to do in D.C., so I'm going to have to come back! I was so grateful and moved by the attention Steph gave to this task--for instance, in recommending Busboys and Poets, Steph said it was activist-y and that sounded like the sort of thing my family might be into.
We met at Zaytinya the restaurant of Chef José Andrés (of World Central Kitchen) and later I took the fam to dinner at Yellow (also a Steph recommendation). People couldn't stop raving about the food. Big A said it was the best food he'd ever eaten. Steph is so young, and I'm a big believer in intergenerational friendships, so this whole interaction made me so happy. I love knowing people like her are looking out for the future of the world and people in need.
Pic: My selfie skills are sucky, but Steph and I were all smiles.
5 comments:
I am glad you were able to meet 2 readers/commenters, and what a coincidence that they were both named Steph!! DC is such a wonderful city with an overwhelming # of things to do so it's helpful to have the suggestions of a local who knows you well and has a sense for what you would enjoy!
MAYA WHAT KIND OF PHOTO POSTING IS THIS???? I love seeing Steph's face but WHY DID YOU CUT YOURSELF OUT OF THE PHOTO. THIS WILL NOT STAND!!!
(lol I'm so prickly because I wasn't with you, wahhhhh)
I’m with Nicole, that selfie is ridiculous though adorable and Steph’s face is lovely and full of joy, so that’s a redemption of sorts.
I love that you followed the recommendations and that they were such a hit. I love DC, it’s such a lovely city. So upset to hear this morning of shit-for-brains bringing in the National Guard. UGH.
Nice.
What a Steph-ulous time you had in DC! It's such an incredible city, and it sounds like you had a great time with both blogfriends and family. I'm so glad your husband recovered in time to go.
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