On Community

I love big long tables of people...

I'm an expert on developing community, so now I'm going to give you five bolded steps on how to build it with some commentary on each step.

Just kidding!

I, clearly, know very little about how one develops a strong community that is open and honest and supportive.

But I do know one thing: You have to show up.

You have to show up when you're sad. You have to show up when you're glad. You have to show up when you're mad.

You have to show up when some jerk channels Dr. Seuss. It's a bonus when you show up with chocolate mousse.

Captain Obvious reports: You cannot get to know someone who isn't around. And knowing and being known is an essential part of community.

So, step one--show up.

Guess what?

NAILED IT!

I'm a total shower upper most of the time. Wasn't always the case, but I learn, albeit slowly.

Now. Anybody got the next step?