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Research just a few questions away at the grocery store
Late night Thrifties.. Some excellent Traveler conversation and research. Currently thinking and asking what would it take to change the culture on public transit. Richard with a degree in PoliSci and currently a mechanic was so ‘on’ in his comments. Apparently in Europe the transit culture is totally different.
Travelers do need encouragement .. and Richard gave that, “TravelerInYourOwnTown’ .. I can remember that … it’s catchy.” I hope he joins the ‘bus’ we’re creating to carry this movement forward. He even recommended a classic book that relates entirely to the problem we’re resolving.” Bowling Alone.
A security ‘officer’ there was also forthcoming in how she makes her work comfortable and enjoyable.. whether that’s current day security or earlier days, serving. The Golden Rule.. it’s not the setting, it’s our attitude.
So I love the idea/ practice/ possibility of inviting people to this ‘hive’ this ‘bus’…to an inclusive, thoughtful, rich sharing of ideas and possibilities.
Got downtown for a meeting at The Drake pub and realized I didn’t have my keys for my bike lock. The host generously said I could bring my bike inside. Really set the tone to feeling welcomed and accommodated. I had emailed the owner letting her know up to six of us were meeting and she set out a ‘reservation’ on a table for us. Again.. impressive.
I had a request today from a house-bound friend asking about an inspirational book I might have, and could she borrow it as she couldn’t find her copy. I did have it, and said that I’d be over in a few minutes with it. When I got there, she was comfortable but nearly immobile. So I asked if I could look around for her copy, as I’ve gotten into the habit of following one of my son’s rules: “If you can’t find something, look a lot harder where it should be”. My friend was agreeable for me to look in several drawers, where I found two copies of her book and an audio copy of it. She was so happy to now have one to read, one to loan to another friend, and one to listen to at night. So many things do go well!
A recent retiree’s thoughts on being a traveler in your own town
Being a TravelerInYourOwnTown sounds wonderful. I have seen this in action with my friend , who is from Nova Scotia and has lived in several other locations in BC and Ontario and even for a few years in Kansas. Whenever we are out together she takes every opportunity to ask people she meets a couple of questions – where are you from (and inevitably she has either lived there or near there), what was or is your line of work and where have you travelled. Quite often the person is from the Maritimes and this creates an immediate connection. It’s actually quite amazing how often they end up knowing the same person or having lived in the same area. We have been on two cruises together and she is the perfect travel companion because she is so gregarious. I have learned a lot from her. Having lived in Victoria all my life I was more inclined to move around in my little world (by car) and not make too much of an effort to talk to people I didn’t know. She has never had a driver’s licence, so she either walks or takes the bus. I think this is more conducive to reaching out to people. Now that I am retired I am more inclined to walk or take the bus and I really enjoy the slower, more relaxing pace (although I still don’t tend to strike up conversations on the bus).
A government agency is holding a Learning Week coming up with a focus on “Cross Training” i.e. learning about other people’s work within the agency). They’ve asked me to give their staff a Power of Personal Story workshop. It’s such a great fit.
Was collecting “Friends of CBC” signatures in support of CBC funding for the next election outside the Stuart McLean show. While it was a cold night, the folks in the audience were warm hearted and enthusiastic about signing. I loved their spirit, and their appreciated my volunteering.