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Amber Adrian's avatar

I love this SO MUCH. I'm reminded of a great book I read a few years ago called The Art of Gathering. (And now I'm off to order Leah's book.)

I live in a small town where there's not a lot of interesting things going on. There are interesting people though (some, lol), and my husband and I decided that we'll need to have more parties if we are to be able to stand staying here. I love hosting, and I'm a good host. But I'm always tempted to do just what you wrote (and what The Art of Gathering talks about too) and just sort of make sure it all "goes well," instead of being more intense and intentional about what (and who) the party is for.

All to say, I'm inspired. Thanks!

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MF's avatar

Instead of "project" I go by this line from Father Brown: "Like a true philosopher, Flambeau had no aim in his holiday; but, like a true philosopher, he had an excuse. He had a sort of half purpose, which he took just so seriously that its success would crown the holiday, but just so lightly that its failure would not spoil it."

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