Neighborhood

What does the neighborhood mean to you?

To me it means people who are friendly and great in their own ways.

I have gotten a better feel for the neighbors around us through the pandemic. As I mentioned in earlier posts when the pandemic prevented the support group from meeting in person I continued to bake cookies and deliver to the neighbors and the women I met doing grocery shopping for them in the early part of the pandemic.

Dolores who lives on the third floor of the Willow Walk Apartment House will be 94 in April, she has given me several books to read, she tells me not to return to her but pass them on – which I have done. I was clear dry on what book to read next. Today when I delivered Oatmeal Raisin Cookies she gave me two books, not one book but two books: V2 by Robert Harris – a World War 2 Novel and The Shadows by Alex North – a murder mystery. She introduced me to David Baldacci a mystery writer – I have read several books that Dolores has given me. Now I have my reading set for a week or two.

Mark and Leslie up the street gave me a very generous check for DBSA Succasunna as a thank you for all the cookies. That was not necessary but very much appreciated.

Besides those two nice things, the man up the corner who decorated their house so nicely for Christmas said that the cookies bring a smile to their faces.

Mike the Dad of the two young girls a few houses down said the cookies are so delicious, the younger one was near by but was shy and stepped away the older one hid behind the door.

It is so wonderful to share my baking with so many people, it brings a little bit of joy to their day and it brings a lot of joy to my day, I love seeing the excitement and / or appreciation for the cookies.

Just a simple gesture has led me to know the neighbors a little bit better than before.

Some day after the pandemic is over I hope we can have a party with some of these people.

You can experience the excitement of sharing something with your neighbors or other people you may have opportunity to get to know a little better.

Be well and be safe! Better days are coming!