Last week I took my kids to vote in person. There was a man behind me in line who starting talking to us... we talked for 10 minutes while waiting in line. About anything and everything. At the front of the line when we were about to part ways he told my boys (9 and 10)... "you know I started talking to you guys because its just such an important skill to be able to have on a conversation with someone". This exchange was refreshing and I have thought about it many times since. Connecting with complete strangers is so good for the soul.
I love this! One of my pledges after last week is to try to engage with people/strangers more often. No wonder so many feel lonely and isolated these days, making those connections can be a catalyst for change (I hope).
Last week I took my kids to vote in person. There was a man behind me in line who starting talking to us... we talked for 10 minutes while waiting in line. About anything and everything. At the front of the line when we were about to part ways he told my boys (9 and 10)... "you know I started talking to you guys because its just such an important skill to be able to have on a conversation with someone". This exchange was refreshing and I have thought about it many times since. Connecting with complete strangers is so good for the soul.
I love this! One of my pledges after last week is to try to engage with people/strangers more often. No wonder so many feel lonely and isolated these days, making those connections can be a catalyst for change (I hope).
Sharon Brous is just the best! Thanks for mentioning her and her gentle, but fierce wisdom here.
I bought her book after hearing her interviewed. She seems like exactly the hopeful voice we need right now.
love your silverware in your mole photo - vintage?
Not vintage, Gorham: https://amzn.to/3O46g8j
:)
Thanks for the cozy cheesy suggestions needed now more than ever. Wishing you and yours a happy thanksgiving Jenny.
That’s our rabbi! And the person she was talking about was our most wonderful preschool director. Such an amazing story.
Reading this was a nice break in a hard week - thank you.
Would you ever consider doing a vegetarian or pescatarian version for a classic winter dinner party meal?