What ensued was a series of "70 Candles Conversation Groups" in cities around the country.
At the memorials across California, people held up candles; in this conversation people held up ideas, words, and stories that also shone in the darkness.
Bondy returned to the candles later in the conversation: "I tell you the problem.
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Anella, less than a year old, is far more buttoned up (candles, burnished wood, quiet conversation) but keeps up the backyard tradition.
At night, though, it was transformed; warm and golden, lighted by flickering candles and a fireplace, conversation held to a gentle murmur.
And every night, after the public leaves, can feel like a covert but elegant dinner party, with candles and thoughtfully prepared food, conversation flowing under the dome as urban life zooms by, the coda to an exhausting but fulfilling day.
Outside of the seminars, exhibitors peddled vibrators designed to look like conversation pieces, sensual candles, and, of course, Fifty Shades of Grey paraphernalia.
Your candles don't have to be tall; sometimes tall candles get in the way of dinner conversation, so utilize tea lights in appropriate holders if you prefer.
Square tables provide more central area for flowers and candles, Mr. Eichelberger said, but round tables promote conversation, because no guest is left out.
