A philosophic Aussie writes here at StPA, one who will readily admit to loving Scandinavia. I'm interested in global politics and what drives us to be who we are. Scratch the surface and you'll find a practical Environmentalist with an egalitarian bent, trying to unleash a little creativity via the written word.
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Thank you, Alison. Sometimes neighbours have a terrible reputation and we have had some in the past. In my new community, the kindness and thoughtfulness of neighbour has been evident in the pandemic.
It happens. I have dealt with them too. It is helping us to learn how to handle difficult people in our midst, I think, Alison. Each side has to bend and flex and then respond appropriately, according to the situation. You whatsapp group sounds fun. Does it work well?
I never see these people normally.
There are only 9 houses in our street and we usually have a Christmas street party. So it was nice that everyone was getting to know one another finally. We are very good friends also with the neighbours at the back of us.
On Sun, Jun 28, 2020 at 5:57 AM Something to Ponder About wrote:
> Forestwood posted: ” Proverbs and Quotes provide us with wisdom from days > past. These words, generally anonymous and uttered so succinctly, can teach > us so much, in just a few words. Here are this week offerings: The greater > love is a mother’s; then comes a dog’s; ” >
Neighbours can either make your life hell or be such an asset. The ones that make you life hell are challenges we must reframe our perspective of, if they allow us to do so.
The only time we had bad neighbours, we were lucky enough to be planning to move away anyway. They certainly made day-to-day life less comfortable, and home less … homely.
Yes lucky for you that you moved away quickly. I agree with your comment, Margaret. I would not like to live with neighbours that threatened a person in some way or were dangerous. Can you imagine what it must be like to have your home not be a sanctuary? I would have to rent the house/flat and leave asap, I think. I need that secure base where I can relax and be me.
Great proverbs, Amanda. I love them all. Of course, in my case even my dogs love was the greatest in my life. I do have a few good neighbors and many that stay to themselves but no really awful neighbors and that’s a real blessing. I’ve heard some horror stories. I live in a safe area so my fortune is very expansive. Edison had it right. The more you fail, the more you know what not to do again. Eventually, you succeed. 😉 Have a great week ahead.
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Great little reminders, thank you!
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Much appreciated, Nadia. Thanks for stopping by.
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Very wise words especially about the neighbours
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Thank you, Alison. Sometimes neighbours have a terrible reputation and we have had some in the past. In my new community, the kindness and thoughtfulness of neighbour has been evident in the pandemic.
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We are lucky also and have a street whatsapp group
But I haven’t always been so lucky and have had some awful neighbours in the past
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It happens. I have dealt with them too. It is helping us to learn how to handle difficult people in our midst, I think, Alison. Each side has to bend and flex and then respond appropriately, according to the situation. You whatsapp group sounds fun. Does it work well?
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I never see these people normally.
There are only 9 houses in our street and we usually have a Christmas street party. So it was nice that everyone was getting to know one another finally. We are very good friends also with the neighbours at the back of us.
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A wonderful asset to have close neighbours that you get one really well with.
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Mother, dog, sweetheart! Sounds right.
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Priorities!
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On Sun, Jun 28, 2020 at 5:57 AM Something to Ponder About wrote:
> Forestwood posted: ” Proverbs and Quotes provide us with wisdom from days > past. These words, generally anonymous and uttered so succinctly, can teach > us so much, in just a few words. Here are this week offerings: The greater > love is a mother’s; then comes a dog’s; ” >
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No one is rich enough to do without a neighbour. That’s the one I like best.
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Neighbours can either make your life hell or be such an asset. The ones that make you life hell are challenges we must reframe our perspective of, if they allow us to do so.
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The only time we had bad neighbours, we were lucky enough to be planning to move away anyway. They certainly made day-to-day life less comfortable, and home less … homely.
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Yes lucky for you that you moved away quickly. I agree with your comment, Margaret. I would not like to live with neighbours that threatened a person in some way or were dangerous. Can you imagine what it must be like to have your home not be a sanctuary? I would have to rent the house/flat and leave asap, I think. I need that secure base where I can relax and be me.
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Yup. Really important.
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Great post 😁
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Great proverbs, Amanda. I love them all. Of course, in my case even my dogs love was the greatest in my life. I do have a few good neighbors and many that stay to themselves but no really awful neighbors and that’s a real blessing. I’ve heard some horror stories. I live in a safe area so my fortune is very expansive. Edison had it right. The more you fail, the more you know what not to do again. Eventually, you succeed. 😉 Have a great week ahead.
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That is a beautiful yellow cottage..
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There are many Danish villages like this. This one is near Copenhagen.
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We really like the proverbs you posted here. Would we be able to feature you in our upcoming issue of “This Just In… Delicious Data”?
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I am happy for you to do so as long as you link back to my blog.
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Thank YOU!
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Thank you for featuring the Danish Proverb!
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Awesome, thank you.
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