Dear Members, Guests and Friends,
Due to last-minute absences, we scrambled with tenacity to fetch our multiple hats from our respective hall closet and ... we made it!
TM BeckyJo led us in Johnny Carson-themed table topics, inserting gems along the way. For example, did you know that he and Ed McMahon originally brainstormed the show at the Mai Kai in Fort Lauderdale while sipping rum drinks with tiny umbrellas???
Besides that, we soon discovered that...
* TM Jose decided to launch a space rocket while dining lightly-battered squid and paella at a local restaurant in Javea. Because "In the end... the spacewalk we make is equal to the moonwalk we take.... (sung to the tune of The Love We Take is Equal To The Love We Make) by the Beatles.
* TM Veronica discusses business while drinking sparkly non-alcoholic beverages so she can remember the discussion and not have to pay for the joy in the morning...
* TM Randolph knows for a fact that when his kids are gone, he will get a female rottweiler (familiarly known as rottie) because he bonds with that breed and gender. He Won Best Table Topics Award.
* TM Aleta would let Carson start the conversation and take it from there. Otherwise, what are all her years doing Table Topics for??? She watches hilarious clips of interviews with Robin Williams and other crazy funny guests.
* TM Pam's favorite comedian is Gallagher because he uses clever word play while busting watermelons on stage. No late night comedy for her, though.
* I, Ana would show off my non-existent knowledge of Latin and impress Johnny in order to watch his priceless silent expression of shock and hilarity.
Along came (2) pilgrimage speeches today...
* TM Jose led us down the last 100 kilometers of the Camino, which took him, his wife and (2) Texan friends to the Cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, along with the swaying of the gigantic butafumeiro (incense urn). Where's Waldo? Errr. Where's Saint James???
* I, Ana, related my life of 75 years into highlights and lowlights as a journey splashed with blind curves, topsy turvy hills and serenely serene plateaus. I Won Best Speaker Award.
Lastly, we had great evaluations...
* TM BeckyJo's feet hurt; she commended TM Jose for his visuals and suggested he insert a dissonant jazz voice in his melifluous, smooth contralto. And where's the Camino bathroom please?? She Won Best Evaluator Award.
* TM Pam recommended that I use more hand gestures within the tiny Zoom square and praised me for avoiding the tedium of explaining the banality of my birth on a cold and rainy night.
The Word of the Day was
TENACITY, noun
The quality or fact of being determined, no matter the obstacles or setbacks.
Origin: the latin tenacitas.
Example: It takes tenacity to walk the 600 + miles of El Camino without even acquiring a blister. Go Peregrino!
Here's the link to the recording...
Next week, EMBELLISH, LIE, PREVARICATE Is the incontrovertible theme of the day. Tall Tales Meeting. Everyone is expected (but not required) to give a 4-6 minutes Table Topics. As DTM Kip said and Randolph continues to say: "Don't let the facts get in the way of a good story!"
See you then,
Ana
VP Education
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