Question 1) What is the best way to introduce a nonprofit into the world?
Question 2) Why have I not been writing to you?
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Everywhere I look right now, great crops of stars and stripes line the streets. They’re planted in gardens; they’re hanging in windows; they’re waving from every lamp-post. This is the July 4th weekend and it is a BIG deal here. Hundreds of people have already put out their chairs along the main boulevard so they’ll have a good spot for Monday’s parade. Most of the streets in this community – including ours – are putting together parade floats and planning giant potluck cookouts. This weekend will be filled with casual neighbourhood parties – the men with hammers in one hand and a beer in the other, the women feeding everyone, the children running wild.
It will all be great.
But.
Today, you know, is also Canada Day.
I thought about throwing open the door, letting it hit the wall, and announcing my presence with an exuberant shout – something like “I’ve missed you so much!” or “Let’s get the party started!” After all, this little project was announced nearly a year ago with red-carpeting, cocktails, and firemen. I even had the perfect dress picked out.
And then I started to worry about what might be waiting for me behind the door.
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