Friday, June 14, 2013

The Purple Book


About 20 years or so ago, someone wrote a history of the seminary and had way, way too many copies printed. Now it has become a sort of joke, and a long-standing tradition, that when anyone leaves the seminary, they are presented with a copy of the purple book which has been signed by the other employees. Over the years, I have seen many, many of these books given away. Less than four weeks ago today, I had not the slightest idea that today I might be sitting at home, the possessor of a purple book, having turned in my keys, and brought home eight years worth of junk, waiting to begin a new job on Monday. I don't really believe it. I know I've said this before, but I am still in a state of shock.

When I first started working at the seminary, I bought a set of four cups that matched these coasters.


One by one, the cups broke and we always had a joke that when the last one broke, I had to go. The cup with the mallard was the last one. I have dropped that cup on the tile floor in the kitchen, and on the marble floor in the Great Hall. I have dropped a heavy stoneware bowl on it while I was washing it twice. It seemed to be invulnerable, but about 6 weeks ago, I dropped it in the kitchen and it shattered. It was funny at the time. 

I wish it was Monday! I'm ready to see what the next part of my life is going to be like!

AMDG


4 comments:

  1. Great story, Janet! The pieces are falling into place. I know I will see you Sunday - but here's an early GOOD LUCK ON YOUR FIRST DAY wish. Exciting!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Pieces of the cup?

    Thanks, Dawn.

    AMDG

    ReplyDelete
  3. Your new life will be great!

    ReplyDelete
  4. Thanks. So far it's been really good, but really tiring. Everyone has been very, very nice.

    AMDG

    ReplyDelete