It seems as if a lot of people have been wanting my opinion on various things lately - a piano teacher friend regarding pedagogy, the pastor at church regarding some issues in the music ministry (have shared this request with some). Now, an aquaintance who directs a community band in which I am an on again/off again member wants to "have lunch," which I am beginning to understand is not for the purpose of visiting, but a polite way of seeking advice, favors, etc...
This is new and weird to me.