Tag Archives: conversation starters

Bicycle Epiphany

Posted on October 11, 2015 by

I’ve just returned from a week in Amsterdam where I immersed myself in the bicycle culture. From the moment I got on the heavy, matte black bike with a comfortable seat and upright handle bars, I felt at home. But … Continue reading →

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Grief Lifeline

Posted on June 7, 2015 by

He held a coiled manila line in his hands with what looked like leather reinforcement for twenty inches or so… “No, it’s not leather,” he said, “it’s a rubber hose.” But my comment reminded him of the small dinghy hanging … Continue reading →

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The Dangling Conversation

Posted on February 17, 2014 by

There are conversation starters and conversation stoppers…delightful openings that have everyone vying for vocal position  and dark explorations that have everyone staring into their drinks. I’ve been thinking about a conversation stopper for weeks now and I’m beginning to think … Continue reading →

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