Re: Hopework-l Digest, Vol 80, Issue 1
From: annagambucci (annagambucciyahoo.com)
Date: Wed, 19 Feb 2014 07:25:47 -0800 (PST)
I'm coming!
Anna Gambucci

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>   1. Invitation: Hopework Supper and Circle, Sunday, Feb 23,    4-7
>      PM (Lynn Englund)
>   2. Melting this list [was:  Invit...Supper Sun, Feb 23 (Fred H Olson)
>   3. Re: Melting this list [was:  Invit...Supper Sun, Feb 23
>      (Philadelphia Community Farm)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 08:34:18 -0600
> From: Lynn Englund <lynn [at] hopework.org>
> Subject: [Hopework] Invitation: Hopework Supper and Circle, Sunday,
>    Feb 23,    4-7 PM
> To: Hopework Folk School list <Hopework-l [at] hopework.org>
> Cc: Hopework-L <hopework-l [at] hopework.org>
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> Dear Hopework friends,
> 
> The days are getting longer and the trees are starting to glow with the 
> faintest green. Despite today?s blizzardy weather, warmer days are coming 
> soon, and spring is sure to be around the corner. John and I invite you to 
> join us for this month?s Hopework supper and circle on Sunday, February 23, 
> from 4-7 PM. We will share a simple meal followed by the pleasure of 
> listening to each others? stories. 
> 
> Last month brought  new visitors and long-time friends with a delightful 
> sharing of stories on what we were adapting to in the new year. This month?s 
> topic is on the image of ?melting? and how it can be used to describe parts 
> of our lives. Icicles melt drop by drop in the sun, glaciers melt more slowly 
> with rivers flowing deep below the surface before surface change is visible. 
> Dig back in your memory and find a story of a time of melting. Was the 
> melting from the outside first, like an icicle, or a slower and deeper shift? 
> Was something freed when the ice thawed? Did anything flow with the ice melt? 
> 
> Please let me know if you are coming: I have room for about 12 people around 
> the table (maybe 20 if we move it out of the way). Call or email Lynn or John 
> by Saturday night (2/22) to let us know how many plan to attend.  
> 
> Time: Arrive between 4:00 and 4:30 pm. The meal will begin about 4:30 pm. We 
> usually finish telling stories and cleaning up about 7:00-7:30 pm, depending 
> on the size of the group.
> 
> Menu: Bring food or a favorite beverage if you are able to share. I'll 
> provide a main dish (usually vegetarian) and will offer coffee and my 
> assortment of teas. 
> 
> For those of you who are new to this invitation, Hopework is the practice of 
> creating opportunities intended for people to get to know and like each 
> other, and to find renewed hope and purpose with and from each other. 
> Hopework evenings are a way to reconnect with friends who have shared in our 
> work and meet new acquaintances who share our interests. Each month we look 
> forward to greeting Hopework friends, Philosophy Camp/Lives Worth Living 
> alumni and fellows, and welcoming new friends and acquaintances. Hopework 
> gatherings occur on the last Sunday of the month from January through April 
> with a different topic each month.
> 
> Email or call 612-710-7287 (Lynn?s cell) to RSVP or with questions.
> 
> Lynn Englund, John Wallace
> The Metro Lofts
> 2650 University Ave West, #315
> Saint Paul, MN 55114
> Map and directions: http://tiny.cc/FkhvY
> 
> Lynn
> 
> BUS: Take the 16 or 50 bus to Berry Street. The Metro Lofts is the building 
> with Snap Fitness and Dunn Bros on the main floor.
> 
> PARKING: Park on the streets to the south or west of the building. Parking in 
> the large lot off University Ave on the east side of the building is marked 
> for commercial customers only, but is convenient for short-term guest parking.
> 
> BUILDING ENTRY: Push "451" on the security box for John to buzz you into the 
> building, or "300" for Lynn. The elevator is to the right of the lobby. Turn 
> left on the 3rd floor when you get off; we're in unit 315 on your left.
> 
> 
> ------------------------------
> 
> Message: 2
> Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 10:04:52 -0600 (CST)
> From: Fred H Olson <fholson [at] cohousing.org>
> Subject: [Hopework] Melting this list [was:  Invit...Supper Sun, Feb
>    23
> To: Hopework-L <hopework-l [at] hopework.org>
> Cc: Hopework-L <hopework-l [at] hopework.org>
> Message-ID: <alpine.DEB.2.00.1402170900300.32550 [at] web02.tigertech.net>
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> 
> This is a reply to Lynn's message
> [Hopework] Invitation: Hopework Supper and Circle, Sunday, Feb 23, 4-7 PM
> 
> The Hopework mailing list by which you got Lynn's and this message
> goes to about 185 email addresses.  Lynn's apartment holds about 12
> people for Supper and Circles.  Over time many more than 12 people have
> attended as indicated by names on the reuseable name tags kept in a
> basket. But I'm guessing most of the 185 people that could read this
> have not gotten to a circle (yet).
> 
> This message is an attempt to "melt" this list a bit and try to get a
> bit of circle like conversation to flow. It would be particularly nice
> if some folks who have not gotten to a supper would write a few lines.
> 
> In case you've never gotten to a Hopework Supper, they are very
> friendly, informal, home-like events.  If numbers allow (usually?)
> everyone gathers around one table of a size that one conversation can
> be conducted.  My impression is that unlike most informal gatherings,
> Hopework suppers tend have more "most/everyone in one conversation"
> time (not counting the circle which of course is) rather than
> conversations between 2 or a few people.
> 
> The circle conversation held after supper is a very respectful (as
> circles tend to be) sharing of a wide variety of personal experience
> related (sometimes quite loosely) to a theme. A key feature of circles
> is that one person talks with no interruptions often for an extended
> period. When they are done the next person in the circle talks (they
> can pass and take their turn after others).
> 
> This month's theme is "melting" :
>> On Mon, 17 Feb 2014, Lynn Englund wrote:
>> 
>> This month's topic is on the image of "melting" and how it
>> can be used to describe parts of our lives. Icicles melt drop by drop
>> in the sun, glaciers melt more slowly with rivers flowing deep below
>> the surface before surface change is visible. Dig back in your memory
>> and find a story of a time of melting. Was the melting from the
>> outside first, like an icicle, or a slower and deeper shift? Was
>> something freed when the ice thawed? Did anything flow with the ice
>> melt?
> 
> Conversation flowing (melting) vs lack thereof (frozen)
> 
> For me I note that situations that could host rewarding conversation
> do not always do so. I find that when I am in mingling social
> situations, for example at social hour at the Unitarian Society,
> sometimes I run out of time talking to people for me -- conversation
> flows.  But other times I feel like I'd like to be elsewhere when I am
> not finding converstation. My personlity is clearly a factor,
> sometimes I'm more outgoing and talkative but I dont think I am
> unique.  And I do think there is a related group phenomenon.
> How the group has structured the situation can encourage melting/
> conversation.  Hopework circles are very successful at hosting
> satisfying conversation.
> 
> I encourage you to write a few lines about "melting" here.
> 
> 
> BTW - The train to Lynn's is coming  and the instructions:
>> BUS: Take the 16 or 50 bus...
> will need to be modified on Jun 14 when the green LRT line (central
> corridor) opens with a stop in front of Lynn's.  I suspect there
> will be a day with free rides and celebration as there was for the
> Hiawatha line.
> 
> Fred
> 
> --
> Fred H. Olson  Minneapolis,MN 55411  USA        (near north Mpls)
>     Email:        fholson at cohousing.org      612-588-9532
> My Link Pg: http://fholson.cohousing.org         My org:
> Communications for Justice -- Free, superior listserv's w/o ads
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> Message: 3
> Date: Mon, 17 Feb 2014 10:12:55 +0000
> From: Philadelphia Community Farm <pcomfarm [at] centurytel.net>
> Subject: Re: [Hopework] Melting this list [was:  Invit...Supper Sun,
>    Feb 23
> To: Fred H Olson <fholson [at] cohousing.org>
> Cc: Hopework-L <hopework-l [at] hopework.org>
> Message-ID: <12F2BAF2-5AED-453D-8721-E83BC78757BE [at] centurytel.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed; delsp=yes
> 
> While I have never been to a Hopework Supper and Circle, I am very  
> interested in the work as I know John and Lynn from when they were  
> more directly involved in Philadelphia Community Farm years ago.  It  
> is fascinating to read the invitations and imagine this work going on  
> over the years.  I wish you all well.  Blessings on the continue work  
> where ever it may be finding root.
> 
> Verna Kragnes
> Philadelphia Community Farm
> 
> so, please keep me on the list!
> 
>> On Feb 17, 2014, at 4:04 PM, Fred H Olson wrote:
>> 
>> This is a reply to Lynn's message
>> [Hopework] Invitation: Hopework Supper and Circle, Sunday, Feb 23,  
>> 4-7 PM
>> 
>> The Hopework mailing list by which you got Lynn's and this message
>> goes to about 185 email addresses.  Lynn's apartment holds about 12
>> people for Supper and Circles.  Over time many more than 12 people  
>> have
>> attended as indicated by names on the reuseable name tags kept in a
>> basket. But I'm guessing most of the 185 people that could read this
>> have not gotten to a circle (yet).
>> 
>> This message is an attempt to "melt" this list a bit and try to get a
>> bit of circle like conversation to flow. It would be particularly nice
>> if some folks who have not gotten to a supper would write a few lines.
>> 
>> In case you've never gotten to a Hopework Supper, they are very
>> friendly, informal, home-like events.  If numbers allow (usually?)
>> everyone gathers around one table of a size that one conversation can
>> be conducted.  My impression is that unlike most informal gatherings,
>> Hopework suppers tend have more "most/everyone in one conversation"
>> time (not counting the circle which of course is) rather than
>> conversations between 2 or a few people.
>> 
>> The circle conversation held after supper is a very respectful (as
>> circles tend to be) sharing of a wide variety of personal experience
>> related (sometimes quite loosely) to a theme. A key feature of circles
>> is that one person talks with no interruptions often for an extended
>> period. When they are done the next person in the circle talks (they
>> can pass and take their turn after others).
>> 
>> This month's theme is "melting" :
>>> On Mon, 17 Feb 2014, Lynn Englund wrote:
>>> 
>>> This month's topic is on the image of "melting" and how it
>>> can be used to describe parts of our lives. Icicles melt drop by drop
>>> in the sun, glaciers melt more slowly with rivers flowing deep below
>>> the surface before surface change is visible. Dig back in your memory
>>> and find a story of a time of melting. Was the melting from the
>>> outside first, like an icicle, or a slower and deeper shift? Was
>>> something freed when the ice thawed? Did anything flow with the ice
>>> melt?
>> 
>> Conversation flowing (melting) vs lack thereof (frozen)
>> 
>> For me I note that situations that could host rewarding conversation
>> do not always do so. I find that when I am in mingling social
>> situations, for example at social hour at the Unitarian Society,
>> sometimes I run out of time talking to people for me -- conversation
>> flows.  But other times I feel like I'd like to be elsewhere when I am
>> not finding converstation. My personlity is clearly a factor,
>> sometimes I'm more outgoing and talkative but I dont think I am
>> unique.  And I do think there is a related group phenomenon.
>> How the group has structured the situation can encourage melting/
>> conversation.  Hopework circles are very successful at hosting
>> satisfying conversation.
>> 
>> I encourage you to write a few lines about "melting" here.
>> 
>> 
>> BTW - The train to Lynn's is coming  and the instructions:
>>> BUS: Take the 16 or 50 bus...
>> will need to be modified on Jun 14 when the green LRT line (central
>> corridor) opens with a stop in front of Lynn's.  I suspect there
>> will be a day with free rides and celebration as there was for the
>> Hiawatha line.
>> 
>> Fred
>> 
>> --
>> Fred H. Olson  Minneapolis,MN 55411  USA        (near north Mpls)
>>    Email:        fholson at cohousing.org      612-588-9532
>> My Link Pg: http://fholson.cohousing.org         My org:
>> Communications for Justice -- Free, superior listserv's w/o ads
>> 
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