For the second time in as many weeks I’ve had someone say “I feel intimidated by the DuToits”. <\/p>\n
Good god. <\/p>\n
Now, I understand, I’m not a person who is very easily intimidated. You can get me mad, but few things- outside the illness of a family member- cause me fear. <\/p>\n
But: having spent some time breaking bread (and cheese!) with the DuToits, I can safely say- these are the decentest, nicest people you will ever met, if you ever get the pleasure to meet them. And a pleasure it is. gracious hosts (they let me show up at their home, and invite a person THEY NEVER MET to come there too) they entertain as if born to do so- without being ostentatious. Their home is comfortable and clean and reflects exactly the kind of personalities they have- complex, reasonably well organized, and chock full. And Kim and Connie are exactly the kind of people you want as friends- they would stand at your shoulder in a crisis, and if they had but two dead rats, they’d offer you one. <\/p>\n
Intimidating? No. If you can meet them, do so. You’ll see. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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