Are you an optimist about the future of America? I’m in a deeply pessimistic state right now, but I’m hoping some of you will give me some cause for optimism. I see some individuals seeking to build bridges, to develop … Continue reading
Category Archives: communication skills
Talking to “Others”
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Today I spoke to a local unit of the Seattle King County League of Women Voters about my recent discussions with a new (to me) group of people who do not share my voting tendencies. As you may recall, I … Continue reading
Two Women Hold Civil Conversation
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I am doubly fortunate today. The sun is shining without killing us with heat, and I’ve discovered a civil conversation online about an issue that’s been perplexing me since pre-coronovirus days. I cannot pass along the sunshine, but I can … Continue reading
Click Here for a Better Conversation
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We’re polarized! Yes, we know, but do we need to do anything about it? Isn’t it enough to just blame the other guy and get on with getting on? I don’t know if we’re worse than we’ve ever been before, … Continue reading
I am a Piece of Work
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Update: Good news! One on one conversation brought the temperature back to normal. 1/17/2020 I’m going to forward this blog post to several people who were present at a meeting I attended this morning. If I don’t get a bunch … Continue reading
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