The World Headquarters of the Peaceful World Travel Club & Cafe

Hi Dad,

Well, I was sitting on Haight street in SF (have you been there?) this
evening after walking around after work. I went in to the cafe because
I could get a decent vegetarian meal and it looked quaint.

So, after placing my order (brea, avocado and grilled onion sandwich
w/ salad) I walked around and looked at the peace focused art. In the
back was a guy giving a presentation on "How self image effects
communication", but rather than attending, I took a seat at the table
marked "World Conversation Table". The little tent sign on the table
said to sit hear to meet people like/unlike me and then gave some tips
on how to have a conversation; differences - new points of view,
similarities - shared feelings and experiences, speaking - from my
life experiences, listening - really listening, understanding -
empathy, not persuasion, brevity - keep it short and to the point.

No one sat down next to me. Figures.

Have a great evening.

Matthew