I came across Boston Writers of Color & Write Down the Street August Writing Retreat on Meetup. Interesting so I went…CrubStreet, a cozy space of rooms dubbed different ‘themes’, e.g. quiet, music, light talk, family, plus free-style sofa. Diverse, friendly, and respectful people (quiet, brief talk and no cell phone ring or texting). I chatted a bit with a lady who is working on a screen play before joining everybody – went back to work.
During lunch, I chatted with a young lady whose family came from HK about dim sum and law school that she is applying. Then I talked with a retired lady from Sri Lanka who just completed a memoir of growing up as a Muslim woman. I provided some suggestions about marketing and networking for her memoir. When she heard that I’m starting a blog, she showed me her son’s blog and offered supports. He spent 10 years teaching math differently as a side project…
3 people I met, 3 different stories. What remarkable talents, passions, and dreams in life! I’m glad to UncoverSpecial and even better, see that everywhere. Joy and beauty don’t require fame or wealth and are defined by the creators.