An invitation to playfully sample* minds and food....
when?
4-10pm, Satur[n]day, 04-August-2007
where?
124 Luella Drive
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
directions?
Google Maps
Yahoo Maps
Mapquest
edibles?
barbecued burgers (buffalo, turkey, tofu, "garden")
additives (sliced tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, onions, mustard, lo-fat/eggless mayo, salt-free/corn-syrup-free tomato sauce)
bread/buns (whole wheat, sourdough, black rice, millet)
salads (green, potato)
finger food (carrots, celery, olives, mushrooms, pickles, radishes, green onions. tomatoes, green/red/yellow pepper)
any potlucked items brought by attendees (especially recommended: beverages, low-salt/saturated-fat-free chips, chemical-free dip)
[warning: all carbonated drinks that contain (1) synthetic ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and
(2) either sodium benzoate (benzoate of soda), methyl benzoate, or
potassium benzoate, given certain storage heat conditions, can create
and deliver the carcinogenic toxin, benzene, into you. We recommend
reading the label carefully]
events?
swimming
breathing fresh air (well, possibly fresher than SF)
sharing (adventurous stories, ribaud tales, boundless dreams,
unbridled humor, libelous rumors, untested assessments, open
attentiveness)
games (historical 'who am I', chess, croquet)
dining & nibbling
ambiance?
video (David Lynch short films, The Venture Brothers cartoon show, Firesign Theatre, Ernie Kovacs Show clips, Flatland film)
music
attendees?our current/past friends and associates who enjoy agenda-free play
safety?
late-night or alcohol-influenced attendees are encouraged (and may be
duct-taped) to stay over in a sleeping bag or on a couch, and will have
to trust my sliced-fruit and omelette skill[et]s in the morning....
contact?
(925) 682-8733
rasputin@teleport.com
* This is a chance to enjoy our present (as well as our past) — it is, in short, a chance to play.
It is not
a "meeting" in the horrifying sense we all understand — that quantifying moment that unleashes a frenzy to bag
"the other" as object for some agenda or affordably-adopted view for
one's socio-personal sanity in rough and uncertain times.
It is a chance to let "your hair down", to drop judging and judgment.
It is a chance to take a deep fresh breath of air, a chance to let that stale held-in breath out without fear of being choked by anyone....
We originally stated that people had a certain "bent" and that it was a
"political party of a different flavor" to suggest that politics is a
rag stuck in the throat, and that it was a group with extraordinary
sparkle.
That was misconstruable and easily misunderstood — possibly creating a panic or
dread of reliving the past for its own sake.
It is a chance to celebrate.
We (Kathy and Chris) are the current vector points of the party
attendees, and thus it is our desire that designs a way beyond simply
multiplying the ways we judge ourselves brought together in a hellish
"meeting" wherein we all do that together.
Ugh!
That is quite dreadful and panic-striking.
Rather, this is our
shared celebration with those for whom we have admiration, fondness for shared
"old
times", and an even greater desire for creating "new times",
associations,
projects, and friendships.
We feel quite isolated "out here" and this is our way of connecting to a treasure trove of "guests" to share
our other guests' new adventures — all within an informal and playful atmosphere.
Hence, the games, food, music, swimming, cartoons, films, and Y-O-U!
Party 2007 Warning!