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

—

all good humans

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

all people I admire

we could fit right into a booth.

—

who are the 3 people

that you would invite

to sit in a booth with you

to talk and laugh and have dinner with?

—

‘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.