by Jonathan Carone | Jun 9, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Getting to Know Your Neighbors, Pursue the Common Good
During one particularly harsh winter, I worried about my house-bound neighbor. I wondered if the cold temperatures and snow had kept her from getting the supplies and care she and her dogs needed. I couldn’t call her on the phone because I didn’t have her number....
by Jonathan Carone | May 26, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
I definitely would not claim to have a green thumb. My main issue with the plants in my life is that I forget about them. I forget to water them. I forget to add fertilizer. Honestly, I think I expect them to thrive and grow all on their own. Nature is resilient,...
by Jonathan Carone | Apr 21, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities, Pursue the Common Good
A few weeks ago, my five-year-old came home from school repeating the mantra, “Every day is Earth Day.” For several days, anytime we mentioned the environment, trash, cleaning, or nature, he would say, “Every day is Earth Day.” He told me that they read it in a book...
by Jonathan Carone | Apr 15, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
A hopeful neighborhood is one where neighbors share their gifts. Suzie Sallee lives in Saint Charles, Missouri. A few years ago, she started to connect with her neighbors on Nextdoor, a social media platform designed to bring neighbors together. What started with a...
by Jonathan Carone | Mar 31, 2022 | Discover the Gifts, Imagine the Possibilities
With spring on the horizon, more opportunities to connect with our neighbors are opening up. There’s a whole population of people out there just itching to get back into their favorite hobby: rummage sales. Truth be told, beyond clearing our homes of unused items,...
by Jonathan Carone | Mar 17, 2022 | Discover the Gifts
“I have always wanted to have a neighbor just like you! I’ve always wanted to live in a neighborhood with you.” Fred M. Rogers Fred Rogers, of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, the long-running children’s program on PBS, taught viewers important messages about...
