[Magdalen] Said the magic word

[Marion Thompson]

YAY!!!!   Good for you!   Doesn't it feel good?  Kind of liberating.

Marion, a pilgrim

On 1/8/2016 11:35 AM, Scott Knitter wrote:
> I was asked to run for junior warden this morning. I'm glad to report I said No.
>
> It's tempting to follow No with an explanation, which of course leaves
> the door open to a Yes if the explanation isn't convincing.
>
> I simply said thanks for the invitation and kind words,
that I couldn't commit to this at this time. Next time I'll leave out 
"at this time," as it left the door open for the next question, "Does 
this mean you might run once we find out who our next priest-in-charge 
will be?" I said I couldn't make the commitment in good conscience with 
other commitments I have in life. From now on it's going to be 
broken-record time (if necessary): "Thanks, but I cannot run." Clearly, 
the only word necessary is No. But I'm afraid that brevity would lead to 
projections as to my attitude, real reasons, etc.