Tag Archives: Conversations

Degrees of Connection

Posted on 15 December 2013 by Isabel Gibson

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.

Posted in Day-to-Day Encounters, Thinking Broadly | Tagged | 14 Comments

You Talkin’ to Me?

Posted on 15 September 2013 by Isabel Gibson

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 →

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The All-Aboutness of Avocados

Posted on 09 June 2013 by Isabel Gibson

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 →

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Go, Buckeyes!

Posted on 17 February 2013 by Isabel Gibson

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 →

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Hearts, Bears and Roses

Posted on 14 February 2013 by Isabel Gibson

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 →

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Travelling Since 16 Hours

Posted on 30 September 2012 by Isabel Gibson

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 →

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Working Without A Net

Posted on 27 May 2012 by Isabel Gibson

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 →

Posted in Management and Work, Thinking Broadly | Tagged | 6 Comments

Just Goofin’ Around

Posted on 01 April 2012 by Isabel Gibson

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 →

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A Great Idea

Posted on 25 March 2012 by Isabel Gibson

Sharing information and viewpoints on complex public policy issues will almost certainly reduce disagreements; and just as certainly not eliminate them.   Being in the desert isn’t all about hiking and birdwatching. Some of it is about being in a … Continue reading →

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