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Art by Rubi McGroryJust a quick note to acknowledge that today marks the 10th day of our challenge, announced by Iridescent Ordinary creator Rubi McGrory here:Here goes: the Great Spring 2026 Chit Chat Challenge. Rob Walker of The Art of Noticing and I triple-dog-dare you talk to a stranger every day for ten days. Easy peasy. Bonus points for sharing your stories.Starting Thursday April 23 for ten days, you will initiate a conversation with a person unknown to you. About anything. Or nothing.The results have been a total blast — visit our chat for hundreds of responses, describing all sorts of stranger interactions (and the occasional missed connection). The Art of Noticing is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Join the Chit Chat chatLeave your own response — even if it’s “late.” This was a 10-day challenge, but we hope it outlasts that and creates new habits. In fact, I’d love to hear what you think of…

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