"In 2020, I met my friend Bryan Hipwell in a bakery. He struck up a conversation, and I asked him to join me for a coffee. Bryan is a great conversationalist and was interesting to talk to; I knew instantly that he was my kind of person. As our morning tea came to an end, I found myself asking for his phone number so that we could catch up again. From there, a beautiful friendship blossomed."
"When I hang out with Bryan, he is completely present and engaged in our conversations. I absolutely love that about him. Some of my other friends check their phones or Apple Watches constantly when we're together. I get that people have lives and commitments, but I like the way Bryan gives me his full attention, and vice versa. Don't get me wrong - Bryan is very tech-savvy. He texts me frequently,"
I met Bryan Hipwell in a bakery in 2020 and invited him for coffee, which led to a close friendship lasting five years. He is 97, fifty-seven years older than I am, and he shares stories and perspectives from a different era. He gives full attention during conversations and resists the distractions many people let technology create, even though he uses texts, GIFs, and online research. His firsthand recollections of living through the war years and the social life of his generation offer historical insight. His presence, stories, and outlook have altered my understanding of success and enriched my daily life.
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