Topic: conversations

I can point to several specific points conversations that have shaped the entire course of my life. And I'm marveling today how influential teachers, leaders, coaches, and role models are in our lives. I can remember, as clear as if it were yesterday, sitting across a little table in JavaStop at OSU from my Writing...

I consider myself a writer. An unpublished one, but even so. I think in terms of story and plot and character. I try to structure my conversations into beginning, middle, end. I've attempted several novels. I dissect movies and TV shows with an eye towards the story being told. I've lived in Portland, OR all my life. OK, some of my earliest years were spent in various parts of Washington state,...

I asked Goldie what her baby's name was and, naturally she said it was Marco because that is the name of the baby from Sesame Street. Speaking of which, lets face it, Sesame Street is the thin thread that separates Mean Mom of Gritted Teeth and Also Much Screaming from Nice Mommy Who Had Time to Make Coffee ThankyouJesus. Anyway. Marco. Yes. I was trying to make conversation with her that was...

The Get Rich Slowly discussion forums generate a lot of great conversations in which readers do their best to help each other. Alas, I don't get a chance to stop by as much as I'd like. Fortunately, forum administrator Jericho Hill has agreed to highlight interesting discussions now-and-then. This week, he recommends: Amyrobynne has both debt to pay down and a goal to renovate her home. She asks,...