We began holding our Community Dinners twice a month, on the first and third Thursdays of each month, rather than weekly. Too much going on and too little time to do more. On the first Thursday May 4th, only six people participated, the lowest number ever, with Devin arriving a bit late, and proceeded to read us a poem of his that was published in The Ryder. This unusually intimate occasion led to a wonderful conversation around our round table, focused especially on the local Democratic primaries for city council and mayor. The results were surprising, and seemed to signal a generational shift. We greatly benefited by hearing each others’ perspectives on this event.

Last Thursday, May 25th, the “third Thursday of the month,” however, was well attended and featured an almost entirely different cast of characters, including two we have never met, invited by Evan, who had lived here last year and we didn’t know was back in town! So you never know, you just never know! Here are some pics I took early on that evening.

That’s Jeff, waving. He’s been gone to teach martial arts to kids for a few months, and we’re so glad he’s back! Not just him, but his food, which is always some kind of delicious main dish. 

And of course, with more people, there’s a greater variety of food and conversation, all of which was delicious, with several home grown salads.

Towards the end, the two new people asked for a tour of Green Acres Permaculture Village, so I did that, the version that included its 14 year history, with their friend Evan in tow.