My friend Jeremy shared on Facebook this sweet story that he agreed to allow me to repost. I think it says a lot about divisions in our society, fear of strangers, our public spaces, and more. As someone who sees how his own scales have become thicker and more jagged the longer he lives in…
Tag: strangers
What things inspire strangers to chat with you?
I was riding my Brompton folding bike home today, when a sudden thunderstorm forced me under an awning in Chinatown. As I was checking my mail on my phone, I heard some tapping behind me. This guy in the closed up shop I was standing in front of was gesturing at my bike and gave…