am I being an asshole?
No, you're being a nervous host.
Tell you a seekrit. Know what Nilly likes best? When everyone gathers up in a circle and talks and talks and laughs. The food is secondary to Nilly. It's the lowest thing on the list of things she gives a shit about. She knows that she won't starve.
It's such an important thing to us, the act of breaking bread with people we love. Hosting means you're responsible for the feeding, i.e. the contentment of guests.
Think about what you'd like people to better remember; the conversations you had or the veggie dip. All you have to really do when you've got good company is to make sure no one gets food poisoning. A bucket of chicken and cans of store-brand soda are all that's needed when you have some comfy places to sit and good conversation, I swear. At least, that's what I tell myself.
Worry not as much as you are, Nora. But telling you to NOT!worry is unrealistic. Just means you care about your guest's comfort.
I am actualy less worried about the Nilly stuff than the hostessing stuff, though I feel sheepish to admit it. As I, ya know, signed on for it willingly.
It's just Monday.
Everything I've heard about Nilly related stuff has certainly prepared me for a very sweet, informative, self-sufficient houseguest and I'm sure all that will be fine.
But I will not be cooking omelettes. :)
Also should be noted that if we went and met Nilly's family, they'd go just as nuts trying to feed us.
cereal-
thanks, Allyson, Lee, Tal.
But just think, Nora -- this way you don't have to worry about bringing a bottle of wine!
I greatly look forward to seeing Nilly, and also Nora and Tom and everybody else, and I'll still be looking forward to it even if you only serve olives and mushrooms.
But just think, Nora -- this way you don't have to worry about bringing a bottle of wine!
t Imagines each and every Somervillain showing up at Nora's tonight carrying a gift wrapped bottle of Manischewitz Concord Grape...
I have returned!
My plane was delayed an hour, but I got home *just* barely in time to shower and change, and am now back at work. Am BEYOND swamped, or I'd recap. But I had a magnificent time, and am already missing people. Can't wait to see Nilly again this weekend!
Nilly seeing and visiting looks like so much fun. Lovely how everyone is pulling together, offering advice and calm words.
That's all, just admiring from flyover country.
