Monday, July 24, 2023
Scattergood Reunion
Scattergood Reunion Aug. 3-6
It's an art-focused reunion, and that's good for me, as I taught one of the organizers the banjo, and became an artist of sorts. It's a busy time with family and I'm not absolutely sure I can go. But one thing's different: I'm only about seventy miles away.
It brings up a lot of memories for me. I actually became a Quaker because of my experience at Scattergood. I was a little at sea about how to bring up a daughter on my own. And here they were, handling teenagers with love, wisdom, and patience. That's what I wanted for my children. I didn't need help with diapers, teaching her to ride a bike, or taking her out to Plato lake to make a little earthen pot. I needed assurance that when she was a teen, I wouldn't lose my bearings.
Apparently most of the students who were there when I worked there turned out alright. Many of them will be there. I really hope I can be among them.
It's an art-focused reunion, and that's good for me, as I taught one of the organizers the banjo, and became an artist of sorts. It's a busy time with family and I'm not absolutely sure I can go. But one thing's different: I'm only about seventy miles away.
It brings up a lot of memories for me. I actually became a Quaker because of my experience at Scattergood. I was a little at sea about how to bring up a daughter on my own. And here they were, handling teenagers with love, wisdom, and patience. That's what I wanted for my children. I didn't need help with diapers, teaching her to ride a bike, or taking her out to Plato lake to make a little earthen pot. I needed assurance that when she was a teen, I wouldn't lose my bearings.
Apparently most of the students who were there when I worked there turned out alright. Many of them will be there. I really hope I can be among them.
