We got new neighbors last weekend. We had watched the ‘For Sale’ sign change to ‘Under Contract’ and then disappear altogether. We watched the rental truck pull up, the heavy lifting take place, and the empty boxes pile up near the trashcans.
It’s made me think about what it means to be a neighbor. Whenever new folks [...]
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Thinking About. . . Neighbors
Thinking About. . . Bumper Stickers
I was chatting with a group of guys the other day when one mentioned a popular bumper sticker inspired by the recession: Honk if I’m paying your mortgage.
In this economic crisis, marked as it is by foreclosures, bailouts, and strong feelings, the bumper sticker captures the mood of those consistent and dutiful home-owners who feel [...]