Alcohol removes inhibitions – like that scared little mouse who got drunk and shook his whiskers and shouted: ‘Now bring on that damn cat!’” – Eleanor Early For whatever reason, the phrases “let’s have a drink” and “let’s have a conversation” hit the brain a little differently. Even if the intention is exactly the same,Continue reading “Week Forty-One: Invite an Old Friend for a Drink”
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Week Forty: Talk to the Stranger Next to You
It’s good to remember that in crises, natural crises, human beings forget for a while their ignorances, their biases, their prejudices. For a little while, neighbors help neighbors and strangers help strangers. – Maya Angelou Every stranger is an opportunity to learn something about the world. A stranger is a clean slate, a new adventure,Continue reading “Week Forty: Talk to the Stranger Next to You”
How to Be Happy 