Jan21

dinner?

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if I could invite

 any mix of people to dinner

for an interesting chat, a meal, and a laugh?

mr. rogers would be one of my guests


of course, dolly, who I wrote about yesterday, would be another

and rod serling,  one of my favorite writers, twilight zone man

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all good humans

 smart, kind, creative, generous, funny, and i imagine, good company

all people I admire

we could fit right into a booth.

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who are the 3 people

that you would invite

to sit in a booth with you

to talk and laugh and have dinner with?

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‘i’ve never been to a dinner party where everyone

at the dinner table didn’t say something funny.’

-lorrie moore

*Lorrie Moore is a celebrated American author, known for her witty, poignant short stories and novels that often explore the complexities of modern relationships, career struggles, and heartbreak. A professor of English and Creative Writing, she’s recognized for her sharp dialogue, mordant humor, and ability to blend tragedy with comedy, earning numerous awards.

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  5. What a fun idea! I’ve pondered on this question for one-on-one dinner but never 3 at the same time. Mine would be a girls’ night out for cocktails and would include Michelle Obama, Sandra Bullock and hmmm, too many to choose from!

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  7. “Every lesson I learned as a kid was at the dinner table. Being Greek, Sicilian, and Ruthenian – we are an emotional bunch. It is where we laughed, cried, and yelled – but most importantly, where we bonded and connected.” … Michael Symon
    “It’s the sense of what family is at the dinner table. It was the joy of knowing mother was in the kitchen making our favorite dish. I wish more people would do this and recall the joy of life.” … Paul Prudhomme

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    • wonderful, they don’t have to be famous. I would just love to talk to these three because I admire them for going through hard beginnings in life and devoting their creative lives to helping people

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  15. Er, Dolly, Judy Chicago (creator of the famous dinner party art wok) and Ntozake Shange, sadly deceased, (’cause I have been thinking about her poem book, For Colored Girls who considered suicide, etc) just lately

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  18. So many amazing people to choose from. Given the state of affairs these days here are my choices. 1. The late Timothy Findlay. Author of my favourite book, Not Wanted on The Voyage. A Canadian who wasn’t afraid to take risks literally or otherwise. 2. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney for obvious reasons. 3. Sir John A MacDonald, Canada’s first Prime Minister. I did a project on him in grade 11. I wonder what he would think of Canada and the world today. My apologies for making this sound political but I have admired two out of three of these people for many years, while the third has earned my respect in the last 12 months. Mind you, I would be so in awe that I wouldn’t be able to think, let alone talk.

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    • that all makes great sense and sounds like it would be a wonderful dinner. I had a really hard time narrowing it down. I was drawn to different people that I admire from different parts of my life, and different interests that I have.

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  23. Your selection is a great start. Mine would be John Adams (the first, not Quincy), Thomas Sowell, and Condoleezza Rice. I consider them highly insightful, and very articulate… and each has a great sense of humor.

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  24. Rod Serling would be on my list too. What a fascinating man. I’ve read the book written about him by his daughter and also a graphic novel of his life. Both were great. Ive read his short stories too, quite a few were made into The Twilight Zone episodes. What would you ask him?

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    • yes the book by his daughter is wonderful and I have a companion guide of the episodes and stories behind them too! I’m a huge nerd fan and watching all of the tz episodes now and will write about it after. he is one of my favorite writers. as for what I’d ask him, I’d really just love to sit and talk with him for a couple/few hours, about life, writing, and philosophy, and share a few stories and laughs.

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  25. I wrote about this dinner subject a few years ago. Of course, I broke the rules, I made it a table of six. Ha, ha, more people to include. In the end, I went the easy route. I chose my wife and my grown kids who I don’t always get to see a ton. Ha, ha. You’ve got me thinking. I may have to come up with a new list!!!!

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  27. First of all, my grandpa (what would I give to talk to him again) and ask him all the questions that piled up in my head about history in general and our family history. Then the Dalai Lama. admire not only his wisdom but also his humor and the smart combination of both. Also, I would invite Barack Obama.

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    • yes, but he also is a deeply philosophical man with a good sense of humor. I’ve been reading more about him recently and I’m watching the entire series. (nerd alert), and I’ll write about it.

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  34. That would be quite the interesting conversation with that mix of people, Beth.

    For me, if being dead was not an issue, I’d invite the late Bill Bell (creator and head writer of The Young and the Restless), Madonna and the late Wes Craven.

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