Poetry, Peacemakers Theatre, Pink

Today was the Peace Picnic, an event that is part of the Campus Community Book Project but which took place within the community rather than on campus. We spent last night in a production line in the kitchen making 600 pooris; this morning I must have chopped about 300 potatoes. It was wonderful to be around people with so much laughter!

We read poetry; we watched a jujitsu demonstration; we participated in a conflict-theatre-demonstration; we had a great Indian lunch; and we stood in a circle at the end and exchanged thoughts, ideas, prayers, and songs for peace.

It got hot today, into the 90s, hot for late October. It was perfect for a picnic.

And then, to round off a splendid day, the Florida Marlins beat the Yankees 2-0 to win the World Series. We went out for ice cream to celebrate. Josh Beckett pitched a 9-inning shutout and was named Most Valuable Player of the Series. Watch out for this fearless 23-year-old!