Smucker Supper
The Orval Smucker family reunion was held yesterday evening in the Halsey city park. I'm no relation to the family, but I live in the house of one of Orval's sons and was told I should go.
Given the option, I had to decide what to do with it. It was sort of a lose-lose situation, looking at it pessimistically. If I chose to go, I could be regarded as presumptuous, as if I thought I belonged in the family or was such an important person that I could barge in on exclusive events. If I chose to stay away, those in the family who found out might think I didn't like being around them — not only would that be mean, it wouldn't be true because I really do enjoy the Orval Smucker family.
Thinking from a different angle, I would really gain nothing by sitting at home, whereas I could gain fellowship by attending the shibang.
Anyway, I decided to go (so if any Smuckers read this and think me evilly presumptuous, please forgive), and I engaged in some satisfying conversations and had a great time over all.
Given the option, I had to decide what to do with it. It was sort of a lose-lose situation, looking at it pessimistically. If I chose to go, I could be regarded as presumptuous, as if I thought I belonged in the family or was such an important person that I could barge in on exclusive events. If I chose to stay away, those in the family who found out might think I didn't like being around them — not only would that be mean, it wouldn't be true because I really do enjoy the Orval Smucker family.
Thinking from a different angle, I would really gain nothing by sitting at home, whereas I could gain fellowship by attending the shibang.
Anyway, I decided to go (so if any Smuckers read this and think me evilly presumptuous, please forgive), and I engaged in some satisfying conversations and had a great time over all.
posted by Claire at 13:37
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