Strange little moments.....

I love when you're spending time with someone who is definitely not a Stranger, and you discover another of their strange little quirky habits. For example my dear friend who likes to head bang when ever he's really excited! He says he usually only does this in the privacy of his own home. At the moment his home is mine.

Sitting in a cafe.....

When you visit a regular cafe and see other regulars sipping their lattes - at what point do you consider they acquaintances?

Treated like a stranger....

I was only away for just over a week, but this seems to be all the time needed for Saturn (the Cat) to treat me like a stranger when I returned. Such disdain, on her part. That is until dinner time; oh Saturn how you've changed.

Have a Chat Stranger.....

My gorgeous friends and family always tease me whenever I decide to have a chat with the waitress, receptionist or the lady next to me in the grocery aisle. Yet there are times when I just wish to be insular and carry on without being disturbed. This seems to be the times when a Stranger wants to 'have-a-chat'.

Are we being rude by not wanting to engage in conversation?

Feelings can be a Stranger......

My dear Aunty Dot passed away.... and I feel sad. Each time I lose a loved one I find the feelings generated are an unwelcome Stranger. Do we ever (I hope) become accustomed to these feelings? Aunty Dot was, is my Mum's big sister and had been an amazing support when my Mum passed ten years ago. RIP Dorothy.

Leaving on a jet plane....

Tomorrow I get to spend time doing one of my favourite things..... watch Strangers at the Airport while waiting to board my flight..... life doesn't get any better!

Shame of Strangers....

Since moving to this area nearly three years ago I have seen the news report two fatal shootings, two stabbings and now another heinous crime. A man who I will never meet, yet has affected me each time I drive past the place he was savagely kicked and stabbed by a pack of thugs. A Stranger. Who died All he did was go to the aid of a stranger. RIP Stranger.

Friends........

We all have 'friends' that we haven't seen for ages; I'm not talking a few weeks, but months that before you realise it have turned into a year or two. Do these friends become Strangers again?

Strangers working together.....

Strangers and friends in the public square at Chawang Beach, Koh Samui working out

Morning Strangers.....

Every morning we drive to work passing strangers encased in their metal and glass worlds. Occassionally you notice the nod of a head as they sing along to their favourite song, or a creeping smile as the early morning radio announcer shares yet another humorous tale. But every now and then you'll glance across at one of these Strangers and they will surprize you with a welcoming smile.

I hope the man I smiled at today has a happy day.

Thousands of Strangers.......

Thousands of Strangers coming together. Mother's Day Classic 2009, Melbourne, Victoria. Just goes to show world peace isn't that far a stretch!

A synthetic Stranger at Zekka in Perth

Strangers in the nite.....

.....exchanging glances.....

Strangers at work....

I love it when Strangers are hard at work and can make us laugh.............for example..... The bus driver of the the Free Tourist Bus who informed us over and over and over again... Billy Elliott is a musical!!!!!!

I love it when............

I love it when a stranger generously engages with you just when you need it..... and not only do you walk away smiling.... you walk away having your faith renewed in human nature!

I remember the looks from Strangers where ever I went after Shaving for a Cure. If I was a man would I have received as many looks?

Stranger at the laundrette....

Bless the sweet Stranger who had plenty of gold coins to share when the laundrette operator didn't answer the "Ring for Change Bell".

Sharing with a stranger....

It's amazing how you share the intimates of the past with strangers over the phone.

Strangers without sleep

I witnessed a group of strangers go without sleep for over 24 hours while they brainstormed, created and developed a web based business from scratch .... and their businesses are now LIVE!!! The best part - they are no longer strangers. Love being inspired by people who were once strangers.

Helping Hands.......

Love it when a young stranger takes the time to help an octogenarian. Simple.