Neighbors

We all have them. Some we enjoy, some we couldn't care less about. I have some of both. I try to be the former, and hope I am not the later.

What I have enjoyed about neighbors is that in this small northeastern town in a square state the "neighborhood" is really the whole town. Someone knows someone who knows someone who knows you. When things are tough for you and yours, someone will help you out, and often it is truly a friend of a friend of a friend. And these friends help out with no thought of being repaid or recognized, just to help out someone from their neighborhood.

I also love the fact that for the most part, my children do not have to worry too much about who their neighbors are. If my children are seen somewhere, I hear about it. And that is super handy when one of them is a teenager who likes to think she can get away with sneaking out or around. *evil Mom laugh*

I have enjoyed one particular set of neighbors since the day I moved onto the street where I am living. This family are energetic, thoughtful, and super friendly, although at first I am fairly certain the husband thought I was a druggie or a whore because of the hours and company I kept while tending bar. Recently he helped me tear down my mother's fence, and he told me he has really enjoyed watching my children grow up, and the changes I have made in my life. That was a right neighborly thing of him to say.

I like to pay it forward when folks help me out, and so, neighbors, I enjoy each of you for your own special ways, whims, and worries. Thank you for being my neighbors on this new leg of my journey!

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