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P52: Community

8.12.2013
An invitation to coffee

The other day I passed a sign with a message that made me smile:

When strangers begin treating you like neighbors, communities are formed

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  1. I love that quote...so true it is. Don't you wish we would take time to do this more in our life? The image is lovely.

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    1. Thank you Laurie... I agree, wish we could all treat each other as neighbors, or better yet friends :)

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  2. I love that! How true that has been in bloggy land! This is a great image, and your images have just such a quality that makes me feel cozy, warm, and inspired! Love your art!

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    1. Aw thank you Kim, means so much coming from you :)

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  3. I love this one! And the brilliant light makes me yearn for a lovely morning, enjoying a breakfast just like this:)

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  4. this made me smile, too! i love the quote, and your marvelous image!!
    thanks so much for dropping by again, Catherine! :)

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  5. Yes this such a sweet and true sentiment. I would take it one step further to say that when you start treating strangers as neighbors communities are formed.

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  6. What a wonderful quote! I might use it myself. Thank you for sharing. :)

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  7. Great saying!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  8. so much truth in that and so many people let that slip by

    Mollyxxx

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    1. Maybe it's about perspective and remembering we're all connected in our humanity... and not letting the borders and differences (and fears) get in the way :)

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  9. wonderful quote! And your picture reminds me of comfort :)

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  10. Certainly the brighter side of my barb wire photo quote the other day! That coffee looks mighty strong. I might need some cream. :)

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  11. Simple and lovely (photo and the quote!)

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  12. How lovely! I feel that we have a blogging community as well, and you are one of my next-door neighbors. I can always rely on you for "a cup of sugar!" Merci, ma voisine :)

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    1. I feel the same about you dear friend... I love that we can visit anytime and often :) Looking back, I wish I had joined this wonderful community of "strangers" sooner!

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