I’ve found that when I go alone to something that I really want to do or that truly matches my interests (Neko Case talking about her new book to Kathy Valentine, mudlarking along the Thames, as two recent examples), I make friends on location. After mudlarking, I went for tea with two new friends.
I prefer doing some things alone as I get older. Plus, I frequently get a better seat—or a seat at all—by being a “party of one.” I royally pissed off large groups of foodies at a popular breakfast joint in Nashville by being the only person who could fit at a single open seat at the bar. I sailed by them grinning, much like Harriet’s friend Janie.
Yes! I too love sitting at the bar! I've had great!!!! conversations with bartenders and, yes, often there's room for one even at harder to get in places. I also invite rather last minute and it's always fantastic!
I’ve found that when I go alone to something that I really want to do or that truly matches my interests (Neko Case talking about her new book to Kathy Valentine, mudlarking along the Thames, as two recent examples), I make friends on location. After mudlarking, I went for tea with two new friends.
I prefer doing some things alone as I get older. Plus, I frequently get a better seat—or a seat at all—by being a “party of one.” I royally pissed off large groups of foodies at a popular breakfast joint in Nashville by being the only person who could fit at a single open seat at the bar. I sailed by them grinning, much like Harriet’s friend Janie.
"just because I take immense enjoyment from my alone time that I don’t also fully believe in together time" I loved this newsletter <3
Yes! I too love sitting at the bar! I've had great!!!! conversations with bartenders and, yes, often there's room for one even at harder to get in places. I also invite rather last minute and it's always fantastic!
I never every knew about Metrograph. THANK YOU!
They always have great stuff.
Hey Glynnis you can strike up a conversation with me at the post office. But given the theme of your book I don't think my wife would like it : )