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Subject: A Wish for OneTaste

Author:
DJ

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Date Posted: 13:19:27 08/08/04 Sun

It has been quite a ride these past few weeks. Little did I know that I would become so involved in the genesis of OneTaste. I am delighted I did. It was a pleasure being a part of making it happen and getting to know each of you better. I must say there were times I had my doubts. In my former job, I was one of those responsible for dealing with situations that had gone south. We used to describe our job as damage control. One of the consequences of that kind of job is that you tend to see the glass as half empty rather than half full.

But seeing how hard everyone worked and pulled together, I started to think "this really can happen". I was inspired and reassured by how everyone dedicated themselves to making it happen. I hope you are all very proud, because I am proud of you. Here are some of my favorite moments.

Working one day at the center a few weeks ago and announcing that I had to leave only to have A give me a look that said "how can you leave us now?" I stayed. The joy of learning to paint a wall with K, L and A with vertical and horizontal strokes five freaking times, especially with paint that doesn't match! Returning A's call one night about what needed to be done next and saying in jest: "So are you painting the wall again?" My heart sank when A's serious and calm voice replied: "Yes, the paint doesn't match". I thought to myself. "One week from the opening and we are still painting the wall from hell! We're doomed! We're toast!"

K asking me to confirm his measurements and thoughts on laying the carpet. You have to be desperate to use me as a reality check. K telling me to allow slack in the hanging wire when he cut it. I am very grateful for such advice, as I had no desire to be neutered by recoiling hanging wire on the eve of the opening.

Arriving at 61 Astor to help with the curtains. Watching T and her mother sewing curtains. They had completed one three days before the opening. I thought to myself. "Three days before the opening and we only have one curtain done! We're doomed! We're toast!"

Then there was one late night when Nic asked me to "put the stuff in the thing". I thought the paint fumes might have finally gotten to me. I have had many a woman tell me where I could stuff my thing (Most of the suggestions were not very encouraging. One was interesting, but I digress.). It was a first to be told to stuff the thing. In this community, the potential meaning of such a request is limited only by the imagination. Fortunately, I decided to ask for further clarification.

Endless Emails between L/N and myself over contracts. Watching R put the benches together. Antiquing chairs with A and B while J and L ironed fabric.

And then opening day. Arriving at 9 am and finding the place a mess. Thinking to myself "we are never going to get this together". And every time I turned around there was A asking "Are you free? I have a task for you". A relentless task master if ever there was one, but who also wrote me the sweetest thank you note. I left at 7 pm as the tables arrived thinking, "We're doomed! We're toast!"

When I returned the place was overflowing with people and looked great. Did someone wave a magic wand after I left? I couldn't be more pleased to see all that hard work rewarded.

So here is my wish. That the initial success continue to grow and that everyone have success, be fulfilled and have a lot of fun along the way. We deserve it. One other wish-that we all have a little more time for some fun. It is a pleasure to be a part of it.

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Subject	Author	Date
ahh the memories	Becca	07:00:17 08/11/04 Wed