Talking to strangers, Traveler in Your Own Town

Colliding with strangers in strange places

October 25, 2022 · Leave a comment

Remarkably open encounters managed… safely

Classroom moments, Community School Interviews, Traveler in Your Own Town

Giving students the keys to engage with anyone

October 22, 2022 · Leave a comment
Talking to strangers, Traveler in Your Own Town

Card Deck to help with new conversations

April 26, 2020 · Leave a comment

The What’s Gone Well card deck she bought 5 years before is still a valuable tool in almost any conversation, especially when we feel at a loss for where to begin.

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Talking to strangers on ferries

October 25, 2019 · Leave a comment

One of her passions in life is talking with strangers… especially on BC Ferries.

Stories we tell our children, Traveler in Your Own Town

Giving out free hugs on the train… lifting the spirit

March 23, 2018 · Leave a comment

Another example of an initiative to ‘lift the soul’… The approach was ‘a hug a day keeps the depression away.’ This story came up when I gave him one of our ‘You Made My Day Cards’

Green Drinks Victoria, Strategic Introductions

Essence of Green Drinks

January 25, 2018 · Leave a comment

We all sometimes need to make a strategic connection, to make that next step…This is what Green Drinks is built upon. The people open to meeting new folks,rather than just hanging with familiar faces, reap the biggest rewards.

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A birthday surprise that started on a village bench

July 31, 2017 · Leave a comment

Her housemate took her to the Village for lunch…. it was just the beginning of a wonderful time as strangers joined in

Conferences, Traveler in Your Own Town

Social Circus

November 17, 2015 · Leave a comment

A process and a culture that helps bridge the connection between strangers. It’s a form of change. It brings out the kid in you. The Circus Community allows you to meet your tribe wherever you are in the world.

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What’s Gone Well Today at the Bus Stop

November 3, 2015 · Leave a comment

A meaningful conversation with a stranger started at a bus stop

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A Patch Adams’ Philosophy

June 23, 2015 · Leave a comment

Daniel caught my eye one early morning at Kitsilano Beach. He had just had a wonderful conversation with a stranger after going in the ocean, and I wanted to ask him about the experience. This conversation turned out to be