A new Pew Internet Report shows that many chronic sufferers turn to strangers in online venues. Do they eventually become consequential strangers? Read more »
The wonder of Facebook is that you can have a thought, share it, and get feedback from the most remote corners of your world, even from strangers who skirt the periphery of your world. Read more »
The basket’s packed. I’m ready to go. The sun is shining outside my door. I love to eat and meet new friends but I'm a bit nervous about meeting 21 strangers.
I have organized a summer picnic in the park on eatwithme. Read more »
Thanksgiving can be a difficult time. Like many, I’m ambivalent about it due to its troublesome political implications and the roiling emotions it evokes. Read more »
Since I started having Stranger Dinners, they have turned into one of the most fun and easy activities to plan. They are always different, but I’ve never had one I didn’t enjoy. Read more »
Wherever I go and ask people what is missing from their lives, the most common answer (if they are not impoverished or seriously ill) is "community. Read more »
A recent call from a old collaborator reminded me of the importance of “psychic sharing.” Often, when we think of sharing, it’s around something material and measurable, like saving money. Read more »
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