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In Defense of Small Talk
It’s not shallow, boring, or offensive. It’s a crucial social lubricant as valuable as wine or laughter. By Ruth Graham.
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Small talk is fine. It lets me know if I should continue talking to the person. So hows the weather been treating you AdelleChattre?
Very well, thanks. Everything’s gone green, there’s been so much rain lately. Have never seen the Bay Area this lush. Feels lucky, fleeting. Today, for instance — ideal — knock on wood. And you?
There is a slow uptick in the temperature here in the south. It was in the mid thirties most of the week but I think spring is ready to make an appearance.. We should hit the 70 degree mark next week which means the Magnolias will be out in full bloom soon. It is that fabulous time of year when the earth seems to shake off its grey and brown coat to reveal the beauty it has been hiding underneath. I cant wait for the fresh scent of spring!
It is indeed. The birds are back,including the starlings,which I hate. I've planted lettuce,spinach and snow peas. Now watch it snow just as they sprout!