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The Fading Home: Has Community Gone Offline?

Posted by Benjamin Stevens on

The Fading Home: Has Community Gone Offline?

Remember those lazy summer evenings, the smell of barbecue in the air, kids playing tag in the street until the streetlights came on? I do. I grew up in a neighborhood where community wasn't just a concept; it was a lived experience. Our street was an extension of our homes. We knew our neighbors – not just by sight, but by name. We shared meals, celebrated birthdays, and helped each other through tough times. Our homes were our social hubs, a place to connect, chat, and build genuine relationships. Every summer, our street would erupt in a symphony of laughter...

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The Hairless Home

Posted by Lisa Stevens on

The Hairless Home

I have a friend who just got 2 kittens...like tiny little kittens. She is so proud of those kittens, she loves having them and even loves the chaos they can create at times.  To me, that is a good pet owner, to love and be so excited about having the animal that they can hardly contain themselves when they discuss their pets. I know lots of people get complacent with their pets if they are not new....so I am not faulting you. I am just saying how nice it is to listen to her talk about her precious kittens.  We...

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A Home Is Where You Are

Posted by Lisa Stevens on

A Home Is Where You Are

I had two childhood homes. One I lived in from a small child until grade 3, the other from grade three until I moved out when I got married at 18.  My parents are in the process of moving from that home into an apartment. Should I be sad? I am not really...yes, there are all kinds of memories from that house, but I have lived more of my life in my own homes than I lived there. And I am happy for my parents, they were ready to move into something smaller, with no so much upkeep for themselves. ...

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Ever After Acres, Our Home!

Posted by Lisa Stevens on

Ever After Acres, Our Home!

We live in the country, but on a busy road. It is not exactly what we were looking for in placement of our land and house. But the land and house were worth the sacrifice of living on a busy road. The house is far back enough that we have a good sized front yard, with a ditch to help our dogs and kids (although they are all old enough now to not go near the road) know the boundaries of the lawn.  Even the noise of the cars going by lessens the longer we live here, not because of...

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