30 Days of Dinner Time, Day 7

In the window, Amy and Bryan. We are new-ish friends with Amy and Bryan I'd say, another married couple in the mix and very nice. Hopefully Bryan doesn't mind my sharing that he is undoubtedly the most introverted particpant to date. Even in that personal tension he said afterward that he felt more relaxed than expected. I also very much enjoyed that they read a book to one another for half of the evening.


For dinner they brought a homemade pasta/turkey/veggie dish which looked very nice, along with that highly caffeinated beverage: Mountain Dew. Tonight was a great example of how the objects brought into the space can be unique and informative about the people bringing them. There were so many green items floating around the room (waterbottle, mt dew, clothing,etc) that they took on the look of a landscape painting.

Tonight was the first night for non-local visitors. Two sets of friends from outside the Hermosa neighborhood came to see the work. This was a good thing because the neighbors were all inside due to the blustery temperatures. I really appreciated having companions to experience the work with, but it's interesting how a different crowd brings about different eyes for viewing.

Perception in relationship.... I see my world and myself differently because of the company near me. The influence is huge, and very much part of this piece. The dinner guests work with and against each other for naturalness in the tension of being observed... the viewers work with and against their environment and fellow viewers in the tension of observing... and at the end of the day, anyone who invested in the piece works with an against their ideas and prejudices in the tension of understanding. Or hopefully that is happening to someone besides just me.