The most active members of the
WORDsd.com Anti-Social Writers Meetup Group joined Traci and her beloved father--Mad Max for an informal dinner party at her house, "mostly to meet my dad," she said, "and say a bunch of great stuff about me, build me up with things like, "And in her spare time she teaches blind kids how to cook... and/or I've never seen anyone catch as many fish as that girl, she should have her own show on A&E" See, I kinda told my dad a few fibs about my great life in Southern California and I need a group of talented people to uphold my tales. I will pass out index cards at the next meeting w
ith what I want everyone to say. This should make it easy. But you have to make it look smooth, you know.. stick it into the conversation at dinner. "So Mr. xxxxx, I was also wondering how your daughter could know so much about blanket looming and still have time to write an award winning article on the anthropological debate of cranium disfigurements in early Mesopotamian sub cultures." You know, junk like that... Bring a dish that says, "Wow, Traci is more awesome than I could ever be" Be there at 7pm with a look like you're super grateful to come to my place and hug me really hard when we meet and act like we've totally been friends for a long time and say,"Oh my god you've already lost so much weight" because my dad is a fitness guru and told me last time I was too squashy. Thanks! - - -Traci
How could anyone resist an invitation as witty as this? I couldn't. I came. And had the best time mingling with the nuttiest and funnest writers I've even been privileged to be a part of in my life.
Traci is an incredible talent. She is riot, and you can tell that from just reading the above. The party was really a combination of welcoming her dad to San Diego (forgot where he and wife actually live) and a celebration of her book publication--her memoir, which is forthcoming from Simon and Schuster in 2011, about growing up with OCD. She calls it mostly contemporary Fiction, mostly. But so far, based on what I've heard from her readings, it's mostly non-fiction. At any rate, it promises to be a great and entertaining read. I look forward to owning a copy of thee book.
Jaz brought a huge plate of sumptuous, homemade sushi garnished with edible rose petals. It was so yummy. I gobbled 4 pieces in no time. I brought lumpia (Philippine egg rolls), and Jaz had (on his plate above) 4 pieces. This is what he wrote on the site: "Maria, I had the fine-fingered treasure of 4 pieces of lumpia rolled with Filipina love...."
Here are some of the pictures from the party. Traci is extremely camera shy, so you won't see her much in the photo exhibit.
SOME OF THE COMMENTS POSTED ON THE GROUP'S SITE ABOUT TRACI'S PARTY:
db Wow. Such warm, sincere, hilarious, creative, kind, generous people. How the fuck can there be so many wars on this planet with so many beautiful people like this? I don't get it.
Ed Coonce Thank You Traci, the evening was delightful. Met so many friends and the evening left me happy beyond belief.
Jaz Thundering dad and Sandy are great, now we've gotten to know them maybe they'll lead the... you got speakers fit for YMCA installed, Max?...
Maria Jaz, I wasn't going to eat anything at the party because I started another diet yesterday, but your homemade sushi was too tantalizing and yummy to ignore. I gobbled four pieces (and wanted more) in no time....
Jaz Maria, I had the fine-fingered treasure of 4 pieces of lumpia rolled with Filipina love....
Ann Bancroft A magical evening, Traci. Thank you and your family for making it happen. I'm still high from all those warm hearts and creative minds...
db "I really, really owe it all to you." Yes, you do. And you will soon receive a large Invoice from the Rent-A-Friend-to-Impress-Your-Dad Agency very soon.
JenniferLH "Terrific group of people, great talent, and lots of fun! I couldn't have had a better time! The newly dubbed Alice in Wonderland
Zara Everyone in social setting. Many new faces. Love the blue bookcase.
