Posted on Monday, June 22, 2009 by
Michael •
Kristine loves her neighborhood! Here’s her pronouncement in her own words (via Front Porch Forum this evening)…
I just wanted to say how moved I was this weekend by the kindness and friendliness of neighbors on my street. I feel so fortunate to live on my street as I am surrounded by many amazing people. It was great to see so many people out this weekend doing yardwork and home improvement projects. I had a couple neighbors lend me their push mower so I could mow my lawn. A neighbor was gifted 2 bags of mulch from another neighbor. Another neighbor while driving by stopped and asked my next door neighbor if she needed anything from the grocery store. A few neighbors did morning yoga together at the Archibald garden. I brought a couple of neighbors out for lunch and retail therapy. Another neighbor shared veggies from his garden with a few neighbors. A neighbor gave me a plant from her yard. A few neighbors went out for creamies together. I am sure there were plenty of other amazing things that happened between neighbors this weekend. Let’s keep it going! This is what it is all about.
And, from someone else in a different part of town, a concern posted on FPF…
Yesterday afternoon, Eugene stopped Paddy and me to use our phone because his telephone was not working. He was concerned about being without a phone in case of emergency, as he is elderly and has some health issues. It seemed like Carol, his next door neighbor, had everything under control by the evening, but I’m just checking in to make sure that he is ok. I tried calling him this morning and either his phone line is still down, or he is not answering.
UPDATE: Jean responded today…
Cheers Kristine – I have to second her thoughts and feelings about our neighborhood! It is truly a testament to how kind and generous people can be to one another. This is one of the greatest streets in the ONE and I am so grateful to be a part of it…I say this at least once every week. How many people can say they feel this way about their neighborhood? I hope quite a few. It’s a great feeling to know that people care enough about their neighbors to extend a friendly helping hand, advice, or just a moment to sit and visit. Thanks St. Louis St (and beyond)!! Keep it up!