The Currency of Connection

What I’ve learned about people, status, and the search for meaning in Southern California.

I tell myself I don’t care, but of course I do. I’m human. I always laugh when people insist they “don’t care.” Most of the time, they do, but they won’t admit it. Unless they’re completely self-absorbed, in which case… maybe they really don’t.

Since moving to Southern California, I’ve been surprised by how quickly people jump in. They lean in close righ…