For the panel on Friday night, we read a lot of the submissions we’ve received. The QUIP group really enjoyed them and asked us a few questions such as about John’s travels and what we wanted this book project to be. I also got to talk about our vision for the book and that was well received. I had forgotten how much you feel like animals in a zoo, people looking at you, taking tons of pictures… Flash-flash-flash! Harriet and John were fun to sit between and it was fun to meet members of QUIP. They were really interested in our blog posts and our thoughts on the discussions we’ve had between us when we have had to work things out with ten different perspectives from all these different cultures. The editor from one magazine is interested in having me write an article about it for her.
Outside is blue sky. Our first session of the day starts at 9. We still have some art submissions to go through and to look at what parts of the book are still missing. (Lily is at the end of the table looking adorable!) Discussions like we’ve had is a great way to see in more clarity who you are – your theology, habits, why you do what you do. I was clerking yesterday and it was a learning experience to balance opening space and keeping us moving. A lot of discussions erupts on various pieces as well as lots of cultural stories on how to understand the piece under discussion – the back story if you will.
Well, while dishes are being done and John is playing the harmonica, I have to go get ready for the morning session. AKA- join those going upstairs to change out of our pajamas.
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