L'aura del Campo

Music ...¯\_(ツ)_/¯... and games

Music ...¯\_(ツ)_/¯... and games

30DBC: What are some of the outdoor games/activities that'll be happening at your summer barbecue?

One year I had a couple musicians play live music at my barbecue. I enticed my co-workers, neighbors, friends, anyone I could. Even managed to have a future mayor stop by. We were everywhere. My poor neighbors... There were over 100 guests.

Another year I had a friend dj music from the balcony. He had lots of fun and that worked well too.

Music works.

But I don't think I'd have music again and if I invited a large crowd I'd be better prepared for it.

When I had smaller parties years before, inside, on Wednesdays, we played simple games that brought people together. Like spoons or Uno.

Any activity that keeps people from yawning, that gets people who don't know each other talking. I was living between worlds for decades.

Now I live in a landscape that doesn't speak to me in a culture that I don't always understand. Yes, I feel safe here between mountains, but there's no one to invite to a place I don't have and I no longer have the energy nor money to expend. Plus, I travel too much and I only meet people here face-to-face when I venture out. That hasn't been often these last two months.

So, no. I won't plan a barbecue this summer. We will play no games. I'm not up for it.

Peace, Kåre
11.juni.2019

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