Today’s story opens at a funder holiday event about 40 miles
from my office. At a lovely mid-morning reception, I met someone who has only
been in the fundraising/grants development business for one week. He asked me
for advice, training resources, etc. He asked all kinds of other questions, as
well. It turns out we live in the same neighborhood, which was a little
coincidental considering we were at an Orange County event, a fair pace from
our LA County digs. But as we went on talking I started to get this vibe that
he had more than a professional interest in me.
(And believe me, I am so clueless about this type of thing
that even after DATING Sweet Dub a few times, the first time he kissed me it
took me completely by surprise. He gives me a hard time about it to this day.)
I mean, it’s flattering, I guess, but also a bit awkward. He was very nice and subtle about it (to me,
but you know, see above re: cluelessness) but once I got hip to it, I pretty
much shut it down right away – politely changing the subject and checking the
time, then leaving shortly thereafter. I also found it funny that the one black
man – the one brotha at the whole event! – sought me out and tried to become my
new BFF. Or more – wink, wink, nudge, nudge.
Whatevs - I just didn't expect this type of thing to be happening at my advanced age. I mean, I am 45! What the what?!
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