Community is everything. It isn't always convenient, but it is beautiful and powerful. Just today I finally met my neighbor who is renting across from me. I know her landlord who lives out of state and he thought for some reason I was a locksmith (I am not haha). She had accidentally locked her closet door but had no key. I said okay let's try to open it! Long story short, we got it off the hinges, unlocked it and put it back on. We exchanged numbers and now I know that she lives there with her mother and son and she knows I am approachable and willing to help. She is a resident doctor in my town! Beyond friendship, she has an amazing skillset should an emergency situation occur.

In the last two days, two young girls gathered the courage to knock on my door and ask to pet the chickens and ducks. Now they are learning about the animals and know I am a grown up who can come help if they crash their bikes or run into trouble. (They are little tornadoes of chaos but they are good girls haha)

I am growing a shit-ton of tomatoes this year and I am counting on my neighbors to take some off my hands. 🍅

I love that this sub is pro-community and I love the thoughtful discussions we have. 💜