Someone sent me this image in an attachment many long years ago, and I have always kept it in my folder as a reminder of how easy beginning a new friendship is.
Thank you to every one who made it to The White Ribbon on Thursday, August 19. There has been only one other time when there were so many people in attendance (during the showing of La vie en rose about French singer Edith Piaf). If you were there you know what an evening it was, the result of the magic of people coming together. If you weren’t able to make it, I am sorry I missed seeing you. Do check out the film from the library at some point. Based on the discussion that lasted until 9:15 p.m., I would say that most folks seemed to have gotten something out of it.
My colleagues and friends: Debra, Sylvia, Ashley, and Kathy, thank you for giving me such a sweet and personal send off. I have never been honored like this before and am overwhelmed by your generosity and kind words. I would also like to thank Jennifer and Andrea who first helped me with the series when they started back in 2006. Debra, it has been nothing less than amazing working with you. Your wisdom and quiet guidance were invaluable to me. While volunteering at the library, I also got to know Sylvia and Ashley, and I only wish I could have had more time with them! Erik and David got me setup with the blog, and John let me bug him with questions about sound and projection–thank you, all! Lorenzo, Larry, James and many others were always there to help with setup, sound and a friendly chat–thank you for your help! I also met Marjeanne, Marisa, Jim, Dori, and Fran who touched my life with their support and smiles.
Five years of growth, learning, discussions, friendships, that together injected my life with an energy that I can describe only as uncommonly positive. Frank, Merry, Carolyn, Katharine, Lore, Senta, Jenna, Ruth, Victor, Kay, Barb, Anne, Doug, Silvia, Peggy, Hakimeh, Dave, Lorna, Betty, Dave and Maylee, Adrienne, Marilou, Roanna, Barbara, Nancy, Gayle, Bev and Skip, Ann, Bobbi, Frank and Ana, Helen, Terry, Gail, Connie, Kathryn, Marian, Layla, Sarah, Kyle, Rodney, Christy, Maureen, Chris, Emma, Tanya, Jeanne, Kathy, Jennifer, Laurie, Jan, Linda, Camille, Kristen, Parker, Cotter, Elise, Jeff, Saranna, Isabella, Ted, Ruth M., and all the others whose names I cannot remember, thank you for emailing suggestions, sharing ideas, and writing in just to say hello.
Lastly (but not leastly), I would like to thank my husband and friend, Jamie, who is my supporter and advocate at all times. As most of you know, he filled in for me when I was sick or visiting family in Boston. You welcomed him, too, and made him part of our group. Thank you!
The Ciné-Monde (and ChIC!) audience is an intrepid group of people, passionate about film, stories, travel, books, history, cultures, and more. I have gained much in my interactions with you. There are not enough words to describe my experience with you, and yet words are mostly what I have to convey my thanks. Thank you.
Many approached me and said they would like to keep in touch. I would, too! So, if you would like to continue corresponding, I invite you to please take a moment to respond to the email in which I sent this link. Please include your name(s) because often creative email addresses such as goodnessmeal@XXXX.com don’t tell me who you are! Thank you.
And as the title of this entry suggests, the French got it right when they said, AU REVOIR et PAS ADIEU. Literally translated, it means until our next meeting and not until God (as in heaven, I guess).
I wish you well, always.
Sangeeta
Sun, Aug 22, 2010 by Sangeeta
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