Building connection through conversation
I love talking about the weather. It is the easiest way to initiate a conversation with a stranger or acquaintance if you need to break the silence. Great for elevator rides, spontaneous waiting times and warm repartee. It is also a ubiquitous element that can have multiple impacts on our…
Being environmentally mindful can mean much more than composting your food scraps and recycling packaging. There are hundreds of little gestures that can contribute to making the planet healthier. How many try to pack litterless lunches? Do you use plastic produce bags for your fruits and vegetables? Do you use…
If you could choose among National Geographic top 15 travel destinations, where would you go? Scroll through the top 15 destinations suggested by National Geographic and say which you would choose and why (only read titles and look at pictures). Go explore the picture of the chosen destination. What is…
What are you doing to prevent climate change? PBS Frontline presents an innovative interactive presentation on how the people of Marshall Island are affected by climate change. Even though the presentation is a bit deep and disturbing, I would use it to spark a discussion on actions related to climate…
