Hmmm, there actually is a rainbow in the background, actually 4, painted on the fish scale moldings of 3 bay windows and on the slats of the back shed of the corner property. And to complete the theme, another neighbor choose sunny Caribbean colors for their front porch.
Now, if we could only bottle the excellence of our neighbors, who include an unusual number of community volunteers, bright lights, list contributors and good folks (not mutually exclusive) we might be able to clear up the confusion of folks who think they are entitled to other folks meeting them more than half way. And, while I don't actually share Diller's street address, the long side of our corner home is on his street, and I am delighted to call him neighbor. I can remember when Andy and Katie got married and the joy we felt watching newly weds set up house on our block. Now, we can look down and see that several young couples have begun to fill in the spaces where older neighbors have moved on or passed on, and we get to revel in the lovely organic nature of change on our blocks. By the way, our 13 year old son - a budding community volunteer, has been keeping the storm drain, at our corner, clear. It makes a huge difference in the thaw-refreeze cycle of snow on our blocks. During the afternoon, it sounds like a babbling brook as the snow melts and the water drains away, and at night we do not suffer the skating rink phenomenon that seems prevalent on less organized blocks. I hope all the fit members of the community will make a point of keeping the storm drains clear to reduce slips and falls and speed the appearance of spring for all of us. Finally, here is an NBC-10 animation regarding our eagles. It is funny in a "Jib.Jab.com" sort of way. It is funny enough that it may help brighten up even dreary, stress-laden days. Just click on the link below and click on the "Going to Jacksonville" link. It helps, but is not necessary, to be an Eagles fan. http://www.nbc10.com/eagles/ Enjoy the big game, and GO EAGLES! Best! Liz On Thu, 3 Feb 2005 16:34:38 -0500 "Jonathan Cass" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > When I imagine the peace and harmony that exists on Diller's block, > I always think of the JW propaganda with the picture that depicts > people of all colors living in harmony with wildlife,on a beautiful > sunny day with a rainbow in the backgound. It must be wonderful!! > > > ---------- Original Message ---------------------------------- > From: Katie Convery Diller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: Katie Convery Diller <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2005 12:38:34 -0800 (PST) > > >I'm so glad that my block only had one > >space-saver this winter (which my husband Andy > >Diller swiftly took care of). There may be > >limited parking, but there are limited nubmers of > >people who need to park in our neighborhood as > >well. I have never had to walk more than 1 block > >to my house - snow on the street or not. And I > >never parked back in the spot we cleared out, > >either. The idea that doing 20 minutes of labor > >buys you your own private spot is ridiculous. > > > >-Katie ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
