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["Lisa K.V. Perry" <lisakvperry AT gmail.com>]

On Mon, Sep 29, 2008 at 3:47 PM, Susan Trickett <gmasue AT inbox.com> wrote:

> > Jerry your post sounds great, but where do people actually work together
> > like you describe.  Some of my relativess are in close-knit rural
> > communities (with other kin, even) and except for big things on occasion,
> > they rarely interact outside of church.
> >
> >  I agree that Sage is making good step in her community; but will this
> > work in the average community, rural or not? ....bobford
>
> I think so. I think it's the natural outcome of all that's going on around
> us. In cities and urban areas it will be neighborhoods that form a
> community. Think small towns/villages within large ones.


I do as well. I have a friend near Vancouver who recently started something
similar He's been after me to do the same in my town. With the bill not
passing, I think people are going to be more receptive to gardening and
getting to know their neighbors. Push may finally be coming to shove.

lkvp