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Many topics

The daily prompt asks – What topics do you like to discuss?

I used to enjoy addressing issues that face us and our government but that went out about a decade ago. I can talk about cars and sports, but I tend to like deeper issues and conversations now.

The important things in life. Relationships, how to spend the days in retirement. I can talk about grandkids and the pride I had in working in the newspaper industry. Remember the importance of the Sunday Newspaper. Well, a few of the old timers do.

The changes I’ve seen in technology is a topic I can expand on a good bit. I’d like to talk about my hobbies and interests, but few share them.

Food, history, nature and fun things to do are all good topics.

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talk about it

What topics do you like to discuss? – Keep on probing daily writing prompt.

That has changed a good bit in the last couple years, having retired recently.

A quick list my discussion topics in no petiolar order.

  • Sports, cars, music,
  • Arts – photography, writing,
  • The human condition – observing, interacting, laughter, love, emotions, family and friends and now that I’m older, health.
  • Nature, environment, weather
  • Travel
  • History

My focus on technology in my professional years is still there but much, much less of a focus of discussions.

Oh, my apologies for those not so silent burst of profanity. That is just me talking to pain. I try to keep those private but sometime they get out in public.

Have a great day.

Flooded Main Street Ellicott City from Agnes. Photo by Mike Hartley


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Discuss this

What topics do you like to discuss? – The Daily Writing prompt inquires.

I like to discuss almost anything and everything. Life interests me and so does learning. Long ago I found out listening is an important skill. Therefore asking the right questions is key. So I’ll get into any discussion with the hope of learning or expanding my range of thought.

Cars and motorcycles. Photography and the arts. Exercise and sports. Food and cooking.

Family, children, and grandchildren. Music and movies. History and current events.

Management and labor. Technology, science, and Nature. Almost anything my better half brings up.

Hunger, poverty, wealth and greed. Writing and blogging. Love and compassion.

Are you talking to ME? Photo by Mike Hartley

There are a few topics I shy away from or never start myself. Cancer is one of them. I will talk to others about it if they have a friend or loved one and be supportive if they bring it up. It scares the hell out of me and I don’t want to spend any waking moments giving it any more of my time than it has already taken from me.

I used to enjoy talking politics, but now I only discuss it with a few people. Same with religion. Not that I’m afraid of discussing them. But to me to discuss means both parties exchange thoughts and ideas. This requires speaking and listening. When one party is speaking only, and not listening, it’s not a discussion, it’s a lecture.