What a lovely memory for, obviously, a lovely individual. I grew up in a similar neighborhood, and your recollections mirror mine. We were so very fortunate to have experienced those simpler times.
Jeff, so sorry to hear about the loss. The warmth of her presence comes through. As a society, many have lost that community spirit. Our nextdoor neighbors had a swimming pool and no kids. We had a key as did the neighbor across the street who had kids. We were welcome to use the pool whenever they were not home or if invited when they were home. Only rule--had to have one adult present (4 total kids). Moms went to movies together on occasion. We all had summer outings together. How did that all change?
What a lovely memory for, obviously, a lovely individual. I grew up in a similar neighborhood, and your recollections mirror mine. We were so very fortunate to have experienced those simpler times.
Jeff, so sorry to hear about the loss. The warmth of her presence comes through. As a society, many have lost that community spirit. Our nextdoor neighbors had a swimming pool and no kids. We had a key as did the neighbor across the street who had kids. We were welcome to use the pool whenever they were not home or if invited when they were home. Only rule--had to have one adult present (4 total kids). Moms went to movies together on occasion. We all had summer outings together. How did that all change?
I'm so sorry for your loss but so glad you had such wonderful memories of your youth.
Such a beautiful post.
So sorry for your loss Jeff and hope these memories you've so eloquently described provide you comfort.