M. Suzanne Terry

I have read a lot of books and blogs that talk about a group of friends that gather on a regular basis to eat and share and laugh and drink and pray and discuss things both wise and frivolous.  Every time I read about it, I want it.  I want to get together with people.  I want to have them over, not just occasionally, but as a regular part of my schedule – maybe even a regular part of each week.

Phase One is the wanting – the vague idea of what I want this to look like.

I would like for it to be on Sunday evenings.  That would be the best time for me.

I would like to discuss books and current events, but I don’t necessarily want it to be a book club or to devolve into a debate.

I would like for it to be potluck.

I would like for it to be at my house, but I’m open to switching venues, if that’s what the group ends up wanting.

I don’t want to be the leader.  I don’t want anyone to be the leader.  I just love having nights that involve dinner and friends, and once every other month isn’t often enough to please me.

Themes, Observations, and Lessons:

– I know myself well enough to know that if I don’t make something a part of a regular schedule, it doesn’t happen.

– I also know myself well enough to know that if it’s something social, and I’m the only one planning it, it doesn’t happen.  So Phase Two will be enlisting interested others.

I’m going 31 days without fast food.