"changing the world, one friend at a time"

i just left a multicultural chat with people from libraries in singapore, manilla, and sugar grove, illinois. i arrived late (after midnight!), and was happy to interrupt an active conversation about "how much do we understand each other." participants were teenagers and librarians, and offered a range of perspectives about their personal and world views. when all was said and done, everyone agreed that having an online discussion with people from different countries is a good idea. "just...talking" is a powerful way to learn from each other. ivan summed it up when he offered that they were "changing the world, one friend at a time." i agree.

congratulations to the organizers for this creative and engaging event!