It is inspiring to learn about the powerful connections happening at other people's dinner tables. A good friend recently sent this article to me that was published in "The Opinion Pages" of The New York Times. It a joy to pass the link on to you. "The Power of a Dinner Table", by David Brooks
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"I love hospitality but really dread actual entertaining. True entertaining highlights my weaknesses and feels very intimidating to me. I'm probably the most non-Martha Stewart person out there, and trying to make my home and table look 'entertaining ready' and perfect feels like a huge burden. Feeding my neighbors is different than entertaining. Feeding my … Continue reading MEET KRISTIN
"I am still learning how to shepherd this long work after the initial burst." This is the quote that leapt from my laptop screen yesterday, as I read a post entitled "The Ministry of Saying Goodbye (and Sticking Around)" by D.L. Mayfield. The "burst" she's referring to is the whirlwind of publishing her first book, … Continue reading SHEPHERDING OUR WORK
"Let’s stop introducing the people we love based solely on what they do, who they cash their checks from, or what’s on their twitter profiles. Let’s instead start reminding them of who they are. Let’s start conversations that don’t begin and end with who has the most interesting job in the room." - Cadence Turpin … Continue reading A BETTER WAY TO INTRODUCE PEOPLE
I am in love with HEARTISTRY: the art of welcome. It is a lovely site about inviting people into the beautiful space that we create at our tables so that we can affirm others value and worth. I feel strongly that you don't have to decorate your table with magnificent centerpieces or themed designs to … Continue reading HEARTISTRY – THE ART OF WELCOME
