[Eric]

Thought about it .... no, I don't think there is a real difference, merely a question of perception (accidental rhyme) ... but some of you might want to consider that being a good neighbour could be a full time thing ... not just something that happens in times of crisis. My neighbours and I often get together after a snowstorm to help one another out. Four shovels and a snowblower can clean driveways out in short order. And this neighbourliness continues throughout the year ... when a neighbour is away for a few days, or even weeks, all of us at this end of the street keep an eye on the vacant house ... pick up mail and flyers etc. My neighbour across the street leaves me his house key so that I can go in and feed his cats and change their litter. This is what community is all about. I know it may sound optimistic, but this kind of behaviour is one way in which adults can show good examples to the young.