If you were, you sat in a gorgeous auditorium with about 100 community members and listened to some informative, inspiring and insightful (how’s that for three “i” s, Daryl?) talks from Leslie Becker-Phelps, Peter Roselle and our keynote speaker, Daryl Brewster. While the talks were very different, the themes that were communicated were very consistent: among others, the need for connection and community, the difficulty and importance of asking for help, the concept of re-setting expectations about one’s self and one’s life after the rug has been pulled out from under your feet. You also were part of the fascinating community conversation that was created by these talks and the personal stories from audience members — and heard, at times, a depth of emotion — ranging from despair to joyful optimism — that was truly moving, and which, at the end, led to a man in need walking out of the event with a Kleenex box full of cash — you had to be there to fully appreciate the moment. When I left last night at 9:55pm, the community room was still buzzing with informal conversation (maybe because of the delicious Port City Java coffee?).