We didn’t have a meeting on March 4th due to a snow storm in the area. We had a nice crowd for the March 19th meeting. Katherine Filer, Bill Parry and the rest of the cast for the play were there. Also Todd Cardin, our playwright, and his wife Emily attended.

We started the meeting with the Welcome Words and a brief check-in from everyone. Katherine updated us on the renovations on her house. Bill Colins told us about his move to a new apartment as well as recent promotion at work.  Congratulations Bill! We talked about our recent participation in the Panel for People who Stutter at La Salle University.  We all enjoyed it very much, especially the new format with small groups that made it more interactive.

Bill Parry talked about his therapy sessions via Skype and how that has enabled him to interact and treat more people all over the world.  He thinks that is easier for the patient to have sessions via Skype than in person because there is no hassle with transportation and the person is in his/her own personal environment and feels more comfortable.

Mitch brought up an interesting topic regarding stuttering and the need for perfection.  There are many studies regarding this topic and he feels that sometimes he doesn’t get anything done trying to get it perfect.  He decided to just act on things even if they are not perfect and has found that he has been a lot more productive in the last few weeks.  I confess that I am the same way and I think I need to start doing the same.  My “to do” list is endless, I start projects very easily but I have difficulty finishing anything completely.

Todd presented us with the script to the play and we had our first reading.  The play is wonderful!  It is funny, emotional and has a very good message.  Everyone has a chance to a short monologue and we all sing individually and as a group.  The play is not about stuttering but it is mentioned briefly in a very nice way.  We are planning our rehearsal schedule and we will secure a venue for the Fringe Festival very soon.  Stay tuned for more news about this.