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Posted: 2026 Jan 24 (re-upped from Jan 16)
Tag Archives: Conversations
Instructor, Instructee
Learning (in part) not to accept responsibility for another’s problem, and not to need to make others happy with me, and to accept my own rightful authority in a job. He asked the same question six times. I was … Continue reading
Degrees of Connection
Blair? I turn, in some surprise. I don’t usually answer to ‘Blair’ but the chatty guy behind me in line has just identified the first name of my nephew-by-marriage. How did two strangers arrive at this point? Thanks for asking.
You Talkin’ to Me?
A tai chi lesson becomes a lesson about learning styles – both in physical activities and in life. Drop your shoulders. I look around. You talkin’ to me? I don’t use my outside voice, but the thought likely shows … Continue reading
The All-Aboutness of Avocados
The long-lasting effects of an encounter over the avocado bin, and reflections on the life lessons offered by that humble fruit. Avocados are all about planning. Startled, I look up from what I’m doing — feeling up avocados — and … Continue reading
Go, Buckeyes!
A chat with a waitress in Sedona leads to a connection over a hoodie. She’s just checking that we’re happy with our meal. We might be looking a little glum as we finish our brunch under the glow of … Continue reading
Hearts, Bears and Roses
An unexpected question about Valentine’s Day leads to the truth about relationships. When is Valentine’s Day this year? The retired air force colonel and I are herding cats — aka running a proposal — and have taken a mental-health … Continue reading
Travelling Since 16 Hours
We have been travelling since 16 hours. We don’t want to eat. We don’t want to drink. We don’t want anything. Continue reading
Working Without A Net
As my rage subsides, I recover something: not my perspective, MIA for at least two weeks; and not my sense of humour, markedly absent for maybe the last day or two, but at least my sense of self-preservation. Continue reading
Just Goofin’ Around
Contemplating different forms of humour – jokes, sarcasm, puns, absurdisms, and elaborate pranks – and why we bother with them, anyway. Where are we going? As our car pulls away from the snowbird encampment, one of the short people … Continue reading
Posted in Language and Communication, Laughing Frequently
Tagged Conversations, Word Play
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