Belonging in Community
I had a picnic lunch with a friend the other day. You know, your typical picnic of miso soup, sushi, and Perrier water! Our conversation was as interesting as our lunch, covering ideas about what it means to be in…
Isolated in Community
A few weeks back, I wrote about talking to strangers. In addition to talking to “strangers,” I’ve also been experimenting with accepting their acknowledgements and assistance when offered to me. How many times has someone asked, “Do you…
I Talk to Strangers
I Talk to Strangers It’s just one of my embarrassing habits, according to my children. My daughter, Abigail, and I were in Target the other day. We were browsing in…
Community Building with Journey Woman, Dafna Michaelson
Last month, I was honored with the opportunity to be interviewed by Dafna Michaelson, Journey Woman. Dafna is on a yearlong journey to meet and talk with community problem solvers in each of America’s 50 states. I was selected as…