Let's have coffee sometime

Do you find yourself saying that to old colleagues or acquaintances as you rush by each other in a crowd?

I do.   

Let's have coffee sometime - or tea, or a fruit smoothie if that's what you like.  

Let's get together for an hour in real space instead of using any of those online social networks and related gadgetry.  Just remember that I rely on my feet or the city buses to get places, eh?

If the short hand has gone past 6, then let's chat over a glass of wine. That's 6:00 p.m. for those who grew up with digital clocks.

Let's meet in a quaint, quiet cafe or wine bar.  Sorry, I can't carry on a conversation in a sports bar or night club.  I'm worried that a handsome man might ask me to dance.  I'm still trying to get my groove back.  

Tell me what's happening in your life, your family, work and other interests.   

What creative projects have your attention these days?  Sigh… Unless that's one of your kids, could you please put your smart phone away? 

Are you working on any challenging projects?  

Have you taken any interesting trips lately? Okay, show me some of the pictures you took with your smart phone.  

What are you writing these days? 

How are you helping make life a little more bearable, enjoyable for your world, your community, family, friends or a significant other?   

Oh, sorry to hear you broke up with her.  

Let's do this again sometime.

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SharePoint, SharePint and that Irreverent Pub

At a social gathering after a professional event this past weekend, I visited an Ottawa pub for the first time.  No, this wasn't the first time I visited a pub; it was the first time I had visited a certain one called "Pub Italia".  

I was in shock and awe due to the decor.  It was colourful, eye-catching and slightly irreverent towards the Catholic church, monks and saints. Holy mother of ...! 

 

Since I was in a pub, I followed cue to order a beer as recommended by the waitress.  I felt intimidated when I saw the hefty Beer Bible.  My distress was calmed by an order of deep fried zucchini sticks which I shared with my ride.  

When I became overwhelmed with the loud chatter and joyful noise, I pulled out my trusty Canon PowerShot and took a few pictures.  One batch was taken on my way back from the ladies room.

 

The Year of the Rabbit - a novel about Fate, Family and Forgiveness contains many a reference to the Roman Catholic Church.  One of the main characters is an Italian-Canadian priest.  The other is his biological daughter.
 Got your interest? 

The pub visit was an interesting social experience yet a little too noisy for my liking.  Thanks to the guys who offered to buy the first round!

I look forward to more gatherings with SharePoint professionals but in a quieter venue. 

I also look forward to some quiet moments with family and friends over the next few weeks.  You will have to drop by again or subscribe if you want to learn about the next life adventure. 

If you're looking for something interesting to read or a thoughtful gift, drop by the domain for my pretentious novel, The Year of the Rabbit.  Thanks to the flexibility of publishing with Smashwords, I get to let you set the purchase price. 
 
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