Barbara Carson: Grateful for my good neighbors

How would we feel without our good neighbors? I know how I would feel, maybe a bit disconnected and lonely.

Having lived in my humble abode for almost 24 years, I have gotten to know many many of my neighbors. Good neighbors like Karen, Jan and Dom, Mike, Donald, Chris, Cindy and Owen, Jacqueline and Jean Claude, Laura and Bob. Of course I cannot leave out their canines — Luna, Romeo, Tula, Iggy, Bentley, Lucy and Tequilia, that I stop and greet on my many daily walks. I invariably remember their names over their owners.

I thank you, my good neighbors. I am grateful for your caring, kindness, helpfulness and advice.

Barbara Carson

Greenfield

Editor’s note: The Recorder is publishing short essays over the next several weeks to mark National Good Neighbor Day on Sept. 28. Have a story about good neighbors in your lives? Send your submission of 500 words or less to letters@recorder.com.