One thing that struck me during the conversation we had (in retrospect, we had enough people that we should have gone into our finished basement to chat, but at least it was sunny and breezy in the sun room!) is how many of us raised our hands in answer to Kate’s question of who was involved in some way with the DSC, town committees, or other Democratic organizations. We do walk the walk, it would seem to me.
Though we are not looking to become a formal, top-down organization, it felt like there was enthusiasm for more events and coordination among us. (The expression herding cats did come up. It’s apt.) I’m satisfied that the conversation moved forward, and I hope other attendees are too.
If fellow progressives could not attend but are interested in getting into the conversation, please contact Ryan (darthDOTadams AT gmail.com) so he can get your email and put it on the list. Some concrete ideas came up near the end of the chat session and they are pretty cool ones. Big Secret Ideas. Well, no, but we’re still in discussion so I’m not going to promote them yet. đŸ™‚
John, Doug, we will be contacting you with some things we want to propose soon. But I assume you knew that was coming. đŸ™‚
Til next time…though not in Lowell. We want to make sure we have events around the state. Anyone in Western MA want to host next time? (Summer is coming. BBQ in the Berkshires sure makes an appetizing alliterative sound…)
The food was great.
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p>Actually, in addition to Kate you had several DSC members [including me – I was elected on the ballot from the 4th Middlesex Senate District – and am as new to the DSC as anyone can possibly me].
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p>There were others, too, I believe. As well as a blogger who is also the chair of the Watertown Democratic Committee – among others.
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p>I hope to meet more of you next time, where ever and when ever the next time may be. I really enjoyed being able to put faces to names and screen names.
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p>Folk who drove down from Springfield – came from Boston – very high energy and real sharing of ideas.
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p>And did I say the food was great? Lynne’s house is also welcoming, and a meeting space for 20-30 people that works very well.
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p>Charlie Blandey even showed up on a bicycle [no he did not pedal from Medford to Lowell – he took the bike on the train] – Kudos to Charley.
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p>But as Lynne says the stuff under discussion isn’t ready to hatch yet, I leave the day’s substance in Lynne’s hands.
It’s hard to know how many of us are DSC members now. Which is, I think, a great thing!
for going to such an effort to prepare for the party. The food and the company was great. Ryan makes a very good chicken marsala. I’m impressed.
Thank you for hosting; I was sorry I couldn’t stay long.
The party was well-planned, well-executed and a great opportunity to meet each other. Thank you.
It was so great to meet everybody to share ideas & enthusiasm. Also, thanks for the spread – it was delicious.
Thanks all for coming.
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p>I’m writing an email now that will serve as a wrap-up for the event, as well as a discussion for those who wanted to go but couldn’t make it. I’m looking forward to having more of these kinds of things in the future.