Northwood News ♦ June 2020
Positive Happenings In Our Neighborhood
By Julie Whitcomb
During these scary and uncertain times, it is good to see some
wonderful and positive things that have happened and are still happening
in our neighborhood!
1. Dogs and Cats
Neighborhood dogs, and their people, are going on more walks and exploring
different neighborhood streets and paths. More dogs and cats are being
fostered and adopted, which is great. We all need a friend in times
like these. Woof! Meow!
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2. Neighbors
With so many more people walking around, we are meeting more of our neighbors,
from a safe distance, of course! People who have never had time before
are getting the chance to connect with those around them.
3. Yards
People are spending more time in their yards. They are planting flowers
and vegetable gardens and caring for them. That extra care combined with
the blossoming springtime is making the neighborhood look beautiful.
4. Artists
Creative children and young adults are drawing colorful chalk pictures and
sayings on sidewalks. Bright rainbows and Mustangs drawings are hanging
up in house windows. Painted rocks appearing around trees with bright
colors and designs are bringing a touch of happiness to the neighborhood.
5. Celebrations
A drive-by birthday celebration for a 96-year-old man was held with horns
honking, signs waving, and family, friends and neighbors clapping and cheering
for him. Other neighbors held a surprise 60th birthday greetings for a
friend with signs and balloons outside the front window in the rain.
Congratulation signs are being put up to celebrate graduating seniors.
6. Happy Hours
People are getting together outside on their lawns, spaced six feet apart.
Whether they are having a picnic, enjoying a morning coffee, or having wine and
cocktails, they finding ways to connect and spend time together.
7. Greetings
Young children are looking out their windows and calling out friendly greetings
to people walking by. More of us are smiling and waving to our neighbors
from passing cars, across streets, and from our yards!
[Whitcomb lives on Chiswell Lane.] ■