Lights, Camera and Lunch with David

In an age where screen time often replaces face time, carving out a regular moment for connection—like Thursday night dinners with teens—feels quietly revolutionary. These gatherings aren’t about the food or the games as much as they are about preserving something rare and vital: uninterrupted, real-world interaction. It’s a reminder that the most meaningful moments often happen not in big events, but in small, consistent rituals shared with the people we love.

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