The revUp newsletter #49 just came out, with the lead article about the
conference. At the very bottom is a picture of me and some others. From
left to right: Mark Waddingham, me, and Tariel. Behind me is Kevin, and
just to the right in the background, with her back turned, is Jo.
Everyone looks fabulous except me, which verifies that I really should
have worn that bag over my head.
I remember this moment very well, it was at the cocktail soiree at the
end of the first day. Naturally we were talking shop and I had a
question about the matchText function which I was planning to address in
my presentation the next day. I pulled out my MacBook, brought up a
script example, and Mark offered a copious explanation. Very helpful.
Anyone who has spoken to Mark in person knows that he thinks so fast
that his speech center can't keep up, so his delivery is rapid. I
sometimes remind him to put spaces between his words. Coupled with his
London accent, non-Brits sometimes find it hard to keep up. Tariel --
who is not native-born American -- looked at me after a moment and said,
"Could you translate please?" I said, "What, translate English to
English?" "Yes please".
Around that time, Jo noticed I had my Macbook out and came over. "There
will be NO COMPUTERS at my cocktail party!" she said. Of course, being a
bunch of clueless programmers, we ignored her.
Not pictured are the others at our table, which included several
Europeans, all with different accents, yet all speaking as one, devoted
to Revolution, sharing the experience. It was truly an international
affair. I was the only American at the table and yet the bonding
experience was profound. I remember thinking at that moment how
uplifting it was to have this kind of camaraderie that crossed all
political boundaries.
Buy the DVD. It won't give you the same experience as being there, but
it will be a start. And next time, try to attend. I can't describe the
powerful and moving experience this conference gave me. I came away
wishing it hadn't ended so soon, and deeply appreciative.
--
Jacqueline Landman Gay | [EMAIL PROTECTED]
HyperActive Software | http://www.hyperactivesw.com
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