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June 24, 2008 at 8:43 pm #587279
JanSParticipantI thought this was a great read…and definitely made me think. I’ve said more than once that I finally feel part of my community…but this puts it into a better perspective, for sure…there’s always room for more, for growth…
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/06/23/opinion/23lovenheim.html?th&emc=th
June 24, 2008 at 9:14 pm #628632
keleesoMemberThat was a nice article. On my street there are about 10-12 ‘families’ (includes singles) that help each other with yard work, loan tools and trucks, etc. I love it! We range in age from mid 30’s to early 80’s. There are several other people who live further down the block that I see, either driving by or walking by. I have lived in this neighborhood for 2 1/2 years, and I don’t think I could have picked better neighbors if I HAD TO!
June 24, 2008 at 9:47 pm #628633
WSMomParticipantMy block started a women’s book club. We range in age from late 20’s – early 60’ish. I can’t begin to express how much I am enjoying our monthly get together’s. Beyond the joy of getting to know my neighbors, not having to drive to book club is a huge bonus! I feel very fortunate to have neighbors as good friends.
June 24, 2008 at 10:14 pm #628634
JanSParticipantthe article really made me think. I live on a street that is mainly apartment buildings. Mine has 8 units. I know the people living here, except for one new couple. They never seem to be here, actually. Some of us are friendly, some have helped me on more than one occasion over the last 3 years carrying things, and now one is my own daughter…but I’d be hard pressed to know who any of the people are in the other buildings on my street, except for the owner of the building next door..really, really makes me think about where I’m finding my “community”. I’ve met great people on here, and that suffices for now…and of course, I know just about everyone at the Safeway across the street – lol…
June 24, 2008 at 10:41 pm #628635
WSBKeymasterSomeone sent that to us with kind words about WSB and I totally forgot to go back and follow the link … thanks for mentioning it here – TR
June 25, 2008 at 1:39 am #628636
JanSParticipantNo…thank YOU, TR and Patrick and child…for opening up community for us, and keeping us informed and involved…you’ve done a marvelous, wonderful job :o)))
June 25, 2008 at 2:00 am #628637
ErikParticipantCommunity building is good work, and the WSBers rock at it.
Jan – are you going to start walking around with your pillow and jammies looking for a place to sleep? You’d have to share the couch with Larry.
June 25, 2008 at 2:02 am #628638
JanSParticipantErik…Larry looks lovable…and as long as he doesn’t drool, hey, I can put up with most anything for a night – lol…
June 25, 2008 at 3:39 am #628639
TheVelvetBulldogMemberI’ve just moved into a GREAT neighborhood near Lincoln Park. My old neighborhood near Alki was weirdly dysfunctional. Drug dealers behind me, anti-social and unpleasant people next to me. I’d work out in my yard and try to say hello to folks, but rarely got any response. (This issue comes up on the blog a LOT.) My new neighbors have actually gone out of their way to introduce themselves and though I’ve only been here a few months, I’d feel comfortable asking for, or providing some assistance. It can be hard to get a dynamic going in a neighborhood – it takes willingness on everyone’s part, and requires making opportunities happen.
June 25, 2008 at 7:43 am #628640
ShibaguyzMemberI have to say that we have WONDERFUL neighbors in our little townhouse community. We have, over the past 1.5 year, gotten to know most of the the neighbors in our group of homes and have even gotten on to at least speaking terms with the rest of our block. I think the townhouses on the corner are the only folks we haven’t all gotten to know at least a little bit.
It is a wonderful thing to be connected to our neighbors and talk over fences or across balconies. It’s the type of community I grew up with in the country and have always dreamed of having in the city.
We’ll also agree that a starting point like the WSB is a great place to meet new groups and create new communities within our community as a whole.
*waves across the cyber-fence to our neighbors*
June 25, 2008 at 4:40 pm #628641
beachdrivegirlParticipantVBD- I hear you there. I live in house surronded by Condos. I have lived here for over a year and have met only 2 or 3 people. Everyone kind of keeps to themselves or think that just knowing the people in the condos is enough. I keep saying I need to throw a neighborhood bbq or soemthing to get to know everyone becuase I miss the get-to-gethers that my only townhouse community used to have monthly.
June 25, 2008 at 9:22 pm #628642
JoBParticipantpeople are friendly enough on the street where i live.. but i have lived here nearly 9 months and have yet to have any kid of conversation with my neighbors… and i did make an effort.
i am hoping for better next time.
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