My efforts to encourage neighbors to create a more cohesive neighborhood are having very, very tiny effects. Two inquiries so far, no measurable results. Funny, while I want to do this, I know, deep in my heart, that I will have precious little in common with these people.
I live is a terribly convervative, heavily religious neighborhood. What the hell was I thinking?! I have a sense of it already. The people I want to energize will be Bush Republicans whose faith in god and the almighty power of the church oozes from every pore.
Calm, John...calm. I can have a perfectly happy, friendly cordial relationship with bible-thumping Republicans. We just can't talk politics, environment, social issues, beliefs...
Oh, hell, this isn't going to work, is it? Maybe an ad in the newspaper will work:
"Cynical, surly, religiously intolerant geezer and his somewhat less opinionated wife seek conversation, bread-breaking, and open dialogue with intelligent people who loathe Bush, actively avoid church, and question EVERYTHING. Warning: We live in Dallas, sometimes known as the seat of hate and greed in North America. Preference given to childless couples or those who understand that their children are of primary interest to THEM. Despite their cynicism, the geezer and his spouse would enjoy activities that might contribute to the betterment of humankind and the appreciation of people as valued residents of the planet. If interested, find us."
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