by Pam Rempe | Jul 17, 2024 | Discover the Gifts, Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Imagine the Possibilities
You won’t hear about them on Tik Tok. You won’t see them on television. They don’t display trophies, but they are winners. And, like all champions, they face new situations each day. Our next-door neighbor wears a fanny pack for her daily walk. Geanie’s pack is...
by Pam Rempe | Jun 27, 2024 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, How-to
Few things bring neighborhoods together like a good old-fashioned block party. It’s a great way to get to know your neighbors, catch up with friends, enjoy good food and entertainment, and let kids (and sometimes pets) hang out—all while sharing the responsibilities...
by Jonathan Carone | May 1, 2024 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Neighborhood Well-being
I’m a cat person. When I was growing up, my family had both dogs and cats, but I’ve always preferred cats. When I grew up, I married a man who also loves cats, and our children are cat-lovers, as well. But we had a dog once, a really...
by Jonathan Carone | Apr 17, 2024 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Imagine the Possibilities, Neighborhood Well-being
What’s going on in your front yard? If your answer is along the lines of “It looks nice, but I never spend time there” or “I’m keeping my grass alive, and that’s about it,” then now may be a good time to rethink what you do with that semi-public,...
by Jonathan Carone | Feb 12, 2024 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Pursue the Common Good
Several Februaries ago while on a walk in my neighborhood, I noticed that one of my neighbors had decorated her windows with red and pink paper hearts. It was a seemingly simple act, yet it carried a message of love and connection amidst the dark and gloomy days of...
by Jonathan Carone | Dec 12, 2023 | Getting to Know Your Neighbors, How-to
Finding ways to bring neighbors together and foster a sense of community is more important than ever in a world that can seem fast-paced and disconnected. One impactful way to do so is by creating a snack board that can be shared with friends and neighbors during...
