scenes from ZENMothra # 3

 

 

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our sponsors

 

zen masters

   

    wake up & smell the poetry

    womens art forum

 

artizens

      zio's bistro

 

 

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our sponsors help organize this event and contribute to our enjoyment of the evening by providing a location, food and drinks.

please consider supporting them with your patronage in return.

inspired by the moth radio hour, the community at the zen bungalow has partnered with hopkinton's wake up and smell the poetry and the women's art forum to create ZENMothra -- a unique gathering of friends & neighbors who love sharing good stories and engaging in good conversation around them.  

it's not just about stories...

if you've ever listened to the moth radio hour, you've experienced how ordinary people create an extraordinary event simply by sharing meaningful anecdotes from their lives.

well, we're a bunch of moth-o-philes taking a slightly different tack.  "storytelling" remains central to the evening, but we believe there's even more magic to be made when real stories from our lives are shared among friends and neghbors in a conversational setting instead of a "performance" setting.

and because the zen bungalow community is tied to world of commerce, we believe any opportunity that can inspire or perfect our ability to share stories directly translates to better marketing communications in our businesses.

so we'll provide the environment.  you provide the stories.  together we'll create the good times.

may's featured stories

peter lagoy

peter's story(ies) :: peter will share a story about a canoe trip gone wrong. and like most adventures gone wrong, the trip may not have been ideal on that day, but it makes for a better story than more idyllic adventures. .

about peter ::  peter is a hopkinton resident involved in town government, most recently volunteering his time to develop a half-mile section of a former rail bed as a multi-use trail. (which ties to his enjoyment of outdoor activities, including running, hiking, kayaking, and canoeing.

ji hyang padma

ji hyang's story(ies) ::   ji hyang will be telling a story which comes out of her adventures teaching mindfulness.

about ji hyang ::   ji hyang serves as director of spirituality and education programs and buddhist chaplain at wellesley college. she has done intensive zen training and teaching in asia and north america for twenty years and is currently completing a Ph.D in transpersonal psychology. 

dan cloutier

dan's story(ies) ::  tbd.  

about dan ::  tbd.  

 what's the format for the evening?

what's for dinner?

zio's bistro is pleased to offer a choice from one of the following entrees  ::

• apple & walnut salad with grilled salmon
  Fresh field mixed greens topped with granny smith apple wedges, grilled asparagus, maple honey glazed walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola cheese & grilled salmon. 
   
• chicken marsala
  sauteed cutlets with fresh sliced mushrooms in marsala wine sauce. 
   
• truffled chicken risotto
  garlic grilled chicken and a spicy broccoli rabe in creamy risotto finished with a hint of white truffle oil. 
   
• baked haddock maria
  filet of fresh haddock backed with a creamy lobster sauce and topped with seasoned panko crumbs.  served with mashed potatoes.
  
  
• braised beef short rib
  fork tender, rootbeer braised short rib in jus served with mashed potatoes and broccoli rabe. 
   

anything else i need to know?

yeah, there's probably a few things we should cover with you up front  ::

• first and foremost, the ZENMothra is about having fun. 
   
• second (and only slightly less important) is you must commit to making making new connections with your friends & neighbors (or just making new friends!).
   
• although we ask everyone to leave political correctness at the door, we do have one absolute rule for those in attendance -- any stories you share cannot contain attacks on other individuals or groups (ethnic groups, political groups, etc., etc.)  violators will be publicly humiliated... or worse.

we look forward to seeing you!