That was a classic exchange! Hopefully this will be the only time ED appears on my thread.
FTR, in the nonprofit world ED is Executive Director. I work closely with two of them. Ironically, they are both women.
TAMF, thanks for the input. There is some sensitivity around "appearances", but much is out of my control. There's a huge message sent when appearing at a fundraising dinner and the place setting next to me is vacant. Tongues wagging big time. Your perspective is appreciated big time. I don't like being in the limelight.
