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In planning an anniversary party we thought we’d include some karaoke, using an old laptop dedicated for karaoke, and a video projector we rarely use. We tried it out with a couple the day before the event and ran into a number of glitches. After they left I managed to iron out the problems and at the party everything went flawlessly. We would sing a couple of songs and then let people get back to their conversations.
One friend, who looks a bit like Tevya, sang “If I was a Rich Man” acapella with a performance that rivalled any stage presentation.
For a party we made up a sheet with each guest having a tag line of something they’ve been up to…It took curiosity, cooperation, asking questions, listening, and sharing. People embraced the opportunity, and great conversations and laughter resulted. As each guest arrived there was an eager welcoming and engagement, knowing that they were part of the solution of ‘the problem.’ In one case a guest learned something about himself he was not previously aware of… That his marriage was predicted before he even talked about it when he first ‘hit town.’
One out of town guests wrote,’Your game was a great help for someone like me who would not have talked to as many as I did without it.’
Another guest said, ‘Thanks for inviting us. There are always new and interesting people at your place.’
A neighbour wrote, ‘It was so lovely to watch ( the slide show) again on this New Year’s Eve.’
Thank You both for the lovely evening. It was most enjoyable, lots of fun, music and laughter, and a great meal. Not forgetting the wonderful company of interesting guests.
We just had to send a quick note saying how much we enjoyed the party to celebrate your 40th. It was great seeing you and meeting new people. What a fun ice breaker game that was, Loni.
The highlight of the evening came when Mark sang the number from Fiddler on the Roof. Wow, is he ever talented! He put so much wonderful colour in his voice and had such great poise. Marvellous! What a delightful treat. We also enjoyed seeing Jean Luc run around playing with people. He enjoyed himself so much and made everyone smile.
Part of the party was this slide show
Scheduled a meeting at the University Club but found it closed on Dec 29th… Plan B? Remembered the manager at Island Savings at Tuscany Village saying to come and use their space anytime. So we met there and were offered their community space. The staff were so welcoming and thoughtful! Great space to work in.
Conversation at Swartz Bay parking lot with a mother of 2 1/2 yr old and 3 month old children. Her 2 1/2 year old is her traveler trainer — always encouraging her to ‘get out there’ and explore.
She was a bit shocked at the loneliness of parenting. We talked about having a tribe. She had just been talking about this yesterday. #travelerinyourowntown can help…as its spirit of adventure and connection can find meaning wherever folks gather.. be it an atm, grocery store or playground… Such moments of connection and meaningful conversation enrich.. and can lead to new doors of opportunity and wonder.
Interesting that the Swartz Bay story on FB was one of the most popular of late.
Wanted to thank a friend for his support in a couple of areas of my life. Thought of giving him gas money for helping schlep two loads in his trailer. Then being Christmas I thought of giving him enough gift certificates for he and his wife to go out for dinner. When I said that it’s often a challenge to think of appropriate gifts for wives, he agreed. An experience is often the best of all.
Yesterday I had 3 things to do in the morning. Although the first pickup of a load of cardboard was delayed by half an hour by a later that anticipated warehouse opening, every piece in the morning itinerary fit together perfectly, even an slightly earlier ferry pickup. Love that relaxed but firm faith that all things would work together.