I’m sitting here at my desk pondering the neighborhood. We have new neighbors that moved in across the street, and I didn’t take them a plate of baked goods, like normal.
The front window is open, so the cat has more room to lay in it. Our Google mini is perched on the window sill, and when the cat gets excited over front yard friends, his tail twitches and hits the Google mini, increasing the volume. I’ve learned to say, ‘Hey Google, volume down’, before asking much.
Where we live there are no street lights.
When we first moved into this house, my daughter’s father sent out a landscape lighting team to light up our ginormous oak tree. The guys came out and installed down lights to light out path from the driveway to the front door.
Last week, while driving out of the neighborhood, I saw the new neighbors in their front yard. They’ve been planting trees, doing some landscaping, and were so proud of what they’ve accomplished so far. I complimented their hard work, but was taken back by what they said next.
Your front yard is our goals.
I had no idea. They told me they sit outside at night on their front porch, and gaze at my lit up tree. It’s their yard goals.
As I drove away, I made a note to check the timer of the lights. They were set to turn off at midnight, but if someone’s enjoying them, I’ll leave them on. Once home, I reset the timer of the lights from dusk until dawn thinking, ‘welcome to the neighborhood.’
I hope it brings them comfort in their new neighborhood. Now, I know what Mama meant when she said, “I’ll leave the light on.”
Letitgocoach 
That was very sweet of them to say!
Just when we dont think much of what we have, do, or say…
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Right? We just don’t know, until we know. xx
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Beautiful – love the song and the picture of the cat! xo
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Our new home came with flower boxes. I have distilled trying to explain where I live by saying I’m the house with the flower boxes. People immediately know what I am talking about. At first it felt like a lot of pressure, but now I embrace it. Taking care of the boxes is my gift to the community.
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There you go! They know you by your boxes.
Maybe I’ve mellowed because I used to have a giant Rooster made of steel in my front yard. I raised chickens, but everyone knew the house with the metal cock. 🙂
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That’s awesome! Lol
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It was something! Lol
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I’m sure your yard is a lovely place. You’re such a giving and generous person…and we could all use a little more light these days (and nights). 💕
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You’re a sweetheart. Thank you, and so are you. Yes, my darling. Time to up the wattage. 🙂
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Nice yards and good neighbors- a twofer!
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Hahaha…It must be the lights because my yard is dirt and weeds. Lol At least they have grass. 🙂
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Sweetness.
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I love that. We recently moved in to our flat in London. I planted lots of little pots as I find at little colour when I’m leaving for the day really helps my mood. We have an elderly neighbour who said to my partner she often sits and just looks at them as they fill her with joy. Beautiful
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I don’t know how you found me, but am happy you did. That’s so sweet! We probably bless others more than we know when we accentuate the beauty in our own lives. Thank you for sharing and for being here. xx
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“Accentuate the beauty in our own lives” is a wonderful phrase and concept. It’s worth pondering.
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Oh my darling Colette. The beauty is always there. Sometimes we just need to dust it off, and shine it up a bit. ❤
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How nice to receive their comment and knowing that you are inspiring them. X
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Just by taking time to visit. Sweet!
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