A Gala Evening

Last week Chris and I went to a Gala, also known as a fundraising banquet.  Although we sat at a table with only four other couples, the excessive number of glasses, plates, and utensils on the table made it appear as if at least four times as many people were present.  I understand that a fundraising banquet must achieve a certain level of opulence to earn the title "gala," but doing that by providing dinner guests with a glass for each hand and each foot is just ridiculous.

Luckily, the fundraising cause was in no way as ridiculous as the plethora of dishes littering our table.  After spending two hours learning about the Idea public schools, I have a new respect for education in the Valley.  And the yummy chocolate cake for dessert, with an edible Idea logo, almost made up for the  ridiculousness of the table arrangements.