About

Updated and revised 9/8/10.

A few years ago, I sat down to interview Dave Barnes. He recorded the interview on my friends’ camera and over the years I’ve listened to his words many times. Much of what he said to me that day in a school hallway in Walla Walla has really become a part of my life because I paid attention and remembered what he wrote.

It occurred to me that the world is full of people with words to say. and I want to hear them.

I want to know everyone’s story and I have a desire for everyone I meet to meet everyone I know. This is the response to that.

500 Conversations is about people, new people in my life and familiar favorites, and it’s about taking the time to remember and reflect on one specific conversation. It might be the beginning of a new friendship, a catching up of an old one, or just one random encounter with one random stranger.

We all have a story; we all have things we are dying to say.
and I want to hear all of it.

Check out the “participate” link and get in touch with me to be one of the 500.

10 Responses to “About”

  1. onebloom January 4, 2009 at 1:42 pm #

    I think you are onto a great idea. Keep it up!

  2. koes January 9, 2009 at 10:38 pm #

    very nice. let’s talk! :-)

  3. 500conversations January 10, 2009 at 12:09 am #

    This is so strange.. I cannot find an e-mail with your e-mail address or anything! This is just like a secret mystery comment! e-mail me: stephanieorefice@gmail.com :)

  4. Nathan Maulorico January 11, 2009 at 10:22 pm #

    I think this could be a really cool idea, good luck!

  5. Alyssa Kidd January 12, 2009 at 1:28 am #

    oh, this is just exactly what I was thinking about today and many other days before…
    i mean all that “so many people in my life that I know but have never really gotten to know” stuff ))
    you’re doing a great job =)
    good luck )
    and thnks a lot fr doing it =)
    really =)
    it’s great )

  6. Jen May January 20, 2009 at 10:13 am #

    Interesting idea. I’m sure you’ll meet wonderful and interesting people. How are you going to converse with 500 individuals? Planning involved? I’m definitely interested in all this. Good luck! :)

  7. janetleigh March 16, 2009 at 1:32 pm #

    This is such a cool idea and I wish you much success in your writing career. I found you through Alpha Inventions – the Great Connector blog!

  8. knowledgetoday March 29, 2009 at 11:22 pm #

    I love your site. Keep it up !

  9. beautifulinexactly May 26, 2009 at 11:47 am #

    This speaks to my little journalist’s heart in such a sweet way! I have a lot of respect for all of that listed above. :-)

  10. Michelle August 28, 2009 at 7:00 am #

    This speaks to my little journalist's heart in such a sweet way! I have a lot of respect for all of that listed above. :-) ;. All the best!!

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