If you’re wondering who “The Sense of Fairness” is, it’s your old friend Alan H. The Sense of Fairness is a blog I’ve started for a documentary project.
Best, Alan

I know what you mean about not enjoying HS. I loved Junior High and excelled (or imagine that I did!), but HS was so fraught – partly due to the time we were living through – but also because it was all about how you looked and not at all about who you were (and who the hell knew who they were back then?). I lost myself in that I gave up on my art making and lost confidence in my intellect.

Sounds like we were lucky to survive, doesn’t it? Honestly, I have never thought I’d attend one of these things, but some morbid curiosity must be at work.

I still have family (two sisters) in Michigan, and one lives in Holt, but since I figure I won’t have much time to spend with her, I’m opting for staying at a hotel at which they have a block of rooms reserved (don’t want my sister to feel used!). I’ll probably share a room, so only $50 a night.

I think I’m more excited about seeing some of the kids I went to elementary school with than HS friends.

If you decide to come, you would be welcomed by the west coast contingent… if not, we will have to organize that auxillary reunion!

Glad for the chance to reconnect,
Susan

How fun to see your name. It’s great that you are doing children’s book illustrations. What came to mind when I saw your name was a drawing you did of the backs of your head and my head in Andy’s van. I remember because the hair on one head was smooth and calm and on the other head it was wild and uncontrolled. I thought it must reflect our personalities. Funny how those things stick in your mind.

It’s somewhat doubtful that I will go to the 40th reunion. It is complicated because all of my family have moved out of Michigan, so I not only have to find my way there but also find a place to stay.

The truth is, I don’t have very fond memories of high school. I think I was shy and insecure, didn’t feel like I fit in. I am much more myself these days, although maybe I still don’t know what I want to be when I grow up.

I skimmed your blog and I like this line:

Anne Lamott writes that, “We begin to find ourselves when we notice how we are already found, already truly, entirely, wildly, messily, marvelously who we were born to be …So the real issue is how do we gently stop being who we aren’t?”

I would be more interested in connecting with people from Sexton who live on the West Coast than in traveling to Michigan. Maybe there can be an auxiliary reunion.

Annette

Are you going to the 40th (!) class reunion in July? I’m pondering here in Portland. How fun to find you in Seattle. Looks as if you are doing important and fulfilling work. It’s what we all hoped for, isn’t it?? Andy’s sister, Celia, lives south of Seattle. They will be attending. Nancy Gallas lives in Beaverton and she’ll be attending as well. Mitch, Bob Hosley and Andy are planning to attend. What say you?

Could be weird – could be wonderful.

All best,
Susan