Friday: Two Days Past the Workshop

I am still very pleased with how the workshop turned out. I think the four presenters each did very well, and each one of them raised a series of issues which, in and of itself, could have been the focus of a workshop or panel.

As was discussed near the end of the workshop, hopefully many if not all of the attendees and speakers will submit their own proposals next year for queer-themed workshops. Or lesbian themed. Or bisexual themed. Or sex and composition themed. Unless there are more people proposing, there will not be as many workshops. Similarly, it might be a good idea to network so that we have some idea of how many queer people are presenting, proposing, and getting rejected.

I did enjoy the less formal atmosphere, and I enjoyed the exchanges between all of the participants. It is in this kind of place and space where many of us have the chance to finally network with others who are like us. Or at least they are more like us than many of our colleagues.

Finally, a big thank you to Jon, Jackie, Michael, and Nels for showing up, participating, and presenting so many interesting ideas, and an equally powerful thanks to the attendees! Hopefully y'all will inundate the C's with your materials next year!