The Turquoise Table

I've never forgotten a survey I did back in 2000 for the government. In it, I interviewed exactly 100 people. It was one question that shocked me. “Outside of my immediate family, I have few friends.” Ninety-five people agreed with that question.

We are feeling a poverty of connection here in America.

Kristin Schell has struck out against that lack of connection by doing something incredibly simple: placing a table painted turquoise in her front yard and visiting at the table with passing people.

I love this idea. I'm so happy I got to read about Schell's movement, and I can't wait to see where it goes from here.