Yes, yes, it's been a month since this meeting, & there has been another since, but lately I've been up to my neck in alligators. It's eased somewhat: I'm now only, say, up to my navel in gerbils.
There were only 4 members present, which again was disappointing. For those of you who weren't there: listen for that knock on your door. There was a new member - welcome Justin! Justin said he's never met anyone else who stutters, which was interesting. He was encouraged to keep attending our meetings & the national convention each year, where he'd meet hundreds of other stutterers. We did introductions with the question: "What object or item that you now own would you most not want to lose"? Answers included: a sculpture I made, my bike, my smart phone or tablet & my wallet. (I was going to say my sanity, but that's not really an object, more of an abstract concept in my case.)
We talked a little about the recent presentation by Nan Ratner & Shelley Brundage that our chapter hosted. It was a real treat for those present to have these 2 high powered researchers speak. Despite the limited amount of preparation time for this event, it came off well. Thanks again to all who helped organize it.
Flyers were handed out for the then upcoming "Friends" all day event at Chapman University. Friends is the National Association for Young People Who Stutter. We talked on general stuttering topics, such as most other people don't care about your stuttering & how stuttering can effect career choice.
We also did "Table Topics." Topics included: What was your upbringing like concerning your stuttering?, hobbies, your favorite holiday & climate change. (This last one got a little political, which we usually try to avoid.)
That's all for now. Next meeting is June 28, same time, same place, led by yours truly. Your attendance will be greatly appreciated, & please slow down at alligator & gerbil crossings.
