Who Is Invited to the Potluck?

While we may send out blanket event invitations to people in our neighborhood, the reality is the space we create communicates to folks...

The 50 Yard Challenge

I grew up mowing lawns in my hometown of Ash Grove, Missouri. My dad provided me with a riding and trim mower that I could use to mow...

A DIY Project for Neighborly Greetings

Chalkboard messages on the front porch are an easy, affordable way to add some personality to the neighborhood. They can be made using...

Let’s Be Front Porch People

My neighborhood is waking up after the slumber of winter. The smell of pork steaks cooking over charcoal, heavy bass lines thumping from...

Won’t You Be My Neighbor Day

A Beautiful Day in This Neighborhood “It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood, A beautiful day for a neighbor. Would you be mine? Could...

In Memory of Jody Kretzmann

On January 1, 2023, the world lost a man of great influence. His reputation was gained not by focusing on himself or on great things, but...

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Stories

"A good story makes you thankful to be alive because it reminds you that while sometimes painful, life is indeed beautiful and even magical."

— Donald Miller