Written retrospectively for the 2017 archive.

“Room at the Table” makes me think about the moment when someone pulls up another chair and everybody shifts a little to make space. It’s an ordinary gesture, which is part of why I like it.

Looking back at this year’s archive, I want to keep that picture close. It’s easy to get comfortable with the way a conversation is already going. I can make a little room by asking someone what they think and staying quiet long enough to hear the answer.