It’s probably easiest for those who own dogs and can chat/walk/visit with other pet owners on their multiple daily walks.
And for neighborhood moms and dads as they walk their kids to and from the neighborhood schools.
Maybe also for friendly types who make a regular effort to smile at their neighbors and stop to chat and listen deeply to the stories others want to share.
It’s a great feeling to walk about and say hello to the new parents on the block, the mail person who is a friend of mine, or to ask a neighbor for the name of the great crafts people who recently completed a fab roofing project or beautiful stone masonry work.
Or to compliment newish neighbors about their ‘teachable’ garden where kids and parents who walk down the block can stop and point out the thoughtfully labeled flowers, trees and shrubs in their front yards.
Imagine that.
A teaching garden that is public and accessible just by walking by.
Or when you are going out of town, notifying neighbors so they can watch over your home, and maybe ask someone to come and pick up your mail.
Or maybe organize a block party and really get to know your neighbors.
Imagine that.
Want some help organizing a block party or some tips on how to do neighborhood outreach?
Email me at [email protected] and let’s get this started.
