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Keep Talking About That Weather

I laughed when I found my old post Talking About the Weather. It is a funny quote, but it is also sad in these times where we seem to be more divided than ever. In a time when we may not want to talk to someone out of fear that they may disagree with usContinue reading “Keep Talking About That Weather”

Isn’t this a beautiful day?

I know there are people who don’t like talking about the weather. They consider it shallow, trivial, a waste of time. But I will talk about the weather any day. Why? Because two (or more) people are actually talking about something. And that’s where true communication starts: by talking about something. Starting out withContinue reading “Isn’t this a beautiful day?”

Thought for Today and a few of my own.

“Don’t knock the weather: nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.” – Kin Hubbard I love this quote! I know there are people who think talking about the weather is trivial, trite and superficial. But I see talking about the weather as a door opener. ItContinue reading “Thought for Today and a few of my own.”

Sometimes You Just Have to be Outside

Yesterday was just one of those days that was just too beautiful to stay inside. We ate lunch on the porch, then reluctantly went back inside to get back to work. On my walk up the hill to get the mail I took a little detour by the lake stopping at the children’s playground toContinue reading “Sometimes You Just Have to be Outside”

Talking about the Weather

“Don’t knock the weather: nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.” — Kin Hubbard I don’t usually comment on quotes, but today I couldn’t resist. When I first read it I laughed. It is funny. It is also true. But as far as I am concernedContinue reading “Talking about the Weather”