How can we foster interaction?

This small park in Perranporth is a regular meeting place for locals.

I felt honoured to be taken into their world

while I waited to get into church behind the park

– my resting place for the night. 

Perranporth park

Go slowly enough to notice

The different kinds of time

The changing light

The weather

The phases of the day

The time it takes for geese to eat grass

For a seagull to land and the surface to settle

For a sleeping duck to drift to the end of the lake.

Some of my most memorable interactions have taken place in the open air.

Often this is because I have stopped, to take in a view perhaps, or notice something moving. 

Maybe it’s because I’m more relaxed outside

Where no introduction is required

and it’s enough to be ‘just a guy taking a walk’ – 

but I’ve met some lovely people this way

and shared some special moments. 

I’d like to offer (mobile) Library of Moments sessions outside

I’ve been trying to think of  something physical to help facilitate this

The best I have come up with so far is this portable washing line

If l take it out for a test run

I’ll let you know how I get on

In the meantime, if you have any ideas,

or suggestions for places to take it

I’d love to hear from you!