two martinis

[Harrison Owen]

Here's to all the good folks -- opening space in the original fashion.
Cheers! Some may wonder why I ever revealed the tale of Two Martinis. The
fact is -- it is true. But more than that it seemed to me that the
happenstantial (to say nothing of the alcoholic) genesis of OST made it
quite clear that in no way did I "invent" it. OST, in some very significant
ways always was -- and I was just fortunate enough to stumble upon it. No
research protocols, no searches of the literature -- just two Martinis. And
in truth, I didn't even realize how radical and important it was (could be)
until some friends pointed that out. I am a slow learner.  But I am catching
up... Have fun!

Harrison

Harrison Owen
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From: OSLIST [mailto:OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU] On Behalf Of Jo Toepfer
Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2007 4:35 PM
To: OSLIST at LISTSERV.BOISESTATE.EDU
Subject: two martinis

Dear colleagues,

on the second evening of our Learning Exchange (regional OSonOS) with 34 
colleagues from Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Poland, Netherlands, 
Spain and Sweden we started our after work party with a two martini 
reminiscence apero. Harrison was present through his voice recroded on 
the tirst of five CD pack "Understanding Open Space" telling of 
discovering Open Space with the help of two martinis. The bartender had 
received very specific instructions on the proportions of gin and 
vermouth. While listening to the story we, of course, enjoyed the drinks 
which immediately showed their effect. The party was definitely started. 
All the apparently important collaborations and projects were inspired. 
Again, it was demonstrated that the breaks are the essential element 
also of this event. The course of the event transformed into a story 
telling session evoking the Spirit of Open Space.

It is definitely alive at our Learning Exchange which will continue for 
two more days.

Greetings from Berlin and see you in Kiev in May for the worldwide 
OSonOS XV.

MMP and Jo



-- 
Jo Toepfer, boscop eg
Dolziger Str. 40, 10247 Berlin
++49-30-42018000
www.boscop.de    www.joconsult.de

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