Today we hosted a house party for Democratic Candidate Jon Sennett who is running for Ulster County District Attorney. Busy playing hostess, I only caught snippets of his talk, but was pleased with how the group of 35 people gathered to learn more about his platform. It felt good making this contribution. I can tell you that everyone was attentive, asked important questions, and provided a warm and open forum for discussion. Jonathon was dynamic and direct, and very approachable - connecting with people instantly. I was also pleased that everyone was focused on the issues at hand, with no discussion about the event which occurred with the mayor.
So I am only going to write more about my personal experience, but if you’d like to hear more about the content of the lively discussion, I am sure that Jeremy’s blog will have updates later tonight. His blog can be read at http://www.blabernews.blogspot.com/.
I enjoyed introducing people to Jonathan as well as friends from different parts of my life to each other. In attendance was Lanny Walters, who marched for civil rights in the 1950’s, a few Kingston and Marbletown officials, members of the Saugerties Democratic Committee along with some my playdate friends and neighbors.
My dad took the main responsibility of Alan, but I found him also enjoying watching my neighbors kids as well. At one point he had all three of them! I was impressed! But then, with no nap (and sugared up with cookies), Alan had a little melt down in the back yard, and it took me about 20 minutes to calm him down. Portia went around the back of my house closing the doors so that his screaming wouldn’t disrupt Jonathon’s speech. I found myself around the block, and didn’t even make it to see the fire trucks. What stopped the tantrum was the word “Lollipop”. (okay I know it's more sugar, but you gotta do what ya gotta do!)
An elderly neighbor from the senior center wandered into my home and was confused by what was happening. This had me a little worried, because he seemed disoriented. Several people had an eye on him, and I offered him a cup of coffee and something to eat. I’m not sure how he made it home, but Peter from his building attended, so I’ll check with him later.
So I am only going to write more about my personal experience, but if you’d like to hear more about the content of the lively discussion, I am sure that Jeremy’s blog will have updates later tonight. His blog can be read at http://www.blabernews.blogspot.com/.
I enjoyed introducing people to Jonathan as well as friends from different parts of my life to each other. In attendance was Lanny Walters, who marched for civil rights in the 1950’s, a few Kingston and Marbletown officials, members of the Saugerties Democratic Committee along with some my playdate friends and neighbors.
My dad took the main responsibility of Alan, but I found him also enjoying watching my neighbors kids as well. At one point he had all three of them! I was impressed! But then, with no nap (and sugared up with cookies), Alan had a little melt down in the back yard, and it took me about 20 minutes to calm him down. Portia went around the back of my house closing the doors so that his screaming wouldn’t disrupt Jonathon’s speech. I found myself around the block, and didn’t even make it to see the fire trucks. What stopped the tantrum was the word “Lollipop”. (okay I know it's more sugar, but you gotta do what ya gotta do!)
An elderly neighbor from the senior center wandered into my home and was confused by what was happening. This had me a little worried, because he seemed disoriented. Several people had an eye on him, and I offered him a cup of coffee and something to eat. I’m not sure how he made it home, but Peter from his building attended, so I’ll check with him later.
All in all, I think it was a success.
PostScript:
Thanks to Portia for the gift, her empathy, and for showing me how to use my large coffee maker.
Strawberries with cinnamon-whip was a hit (you know me, all about the food!)
PostScript:
Thanks to Portia for the gift, her empathy, and for showing me how to use my large coffee maker.
Strawberries with cinnamon-whip was a hit (you know me, all about the food!)
I'm exhausted!
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