Sep 27, 2023·edited Sep 27, 2023Liked by Hannah Vaughan-Spruce
Thank you for the lovely reflections:) We used to live at the "end of the world" across the ocean from you, in a coastal town in Newfoundland; thus what you describe sounds very familiar. We now live in a larger university town, but are located on a cul de sac street on the outskirts. Wonderfully, the "small-town microcosm" is alive on our street and we know all neighbours by name, share food and help when needed, give recommendations for shopping and services, and have lots of friendly, extended chats. Looking forward to reading about more of experiences. (p.s. I am also a big fan of Dickens:)
Yes, Newfoundland is just across the water - haha! I know Nova Scotia a little bit, travelling to Halifax for work. So glad you're able to keep the #villagevibes alive on your street, that sounds lovely!
I like what you say. As they say in Africa, it takes a village to raise a child. If we did cities properly, they would be an aggregation of villages and the automobile would be excluded because it makes the streets too dangerous for little kids.
Lovely to know you are writing again Hannah! I always enjoyed reading your blog back in the day 😍
Glad to see you here Elizabeth! Hopefully, lots more to come :)
Thank you for the lovely reflections:) We used to live at the "end of the world" across the ocean from you, in a coastal town in Newfoundland; thus what you describe sounds very familiar. We now live in a larger university town, but are located on a cul de sac street on the outskirts. Wonderfully, the "small-town microcosm" is alive on our street and we know all neighbours by name, share food and help when needed, give recommendations for shopping and services, and have lots of friendly, extended chats. Looking forward to reading about more of experiences. (p.s. I am also a big fan of Dickens:)
Yes, Newfoundland is just across the water - haha! I know Nova Scotia a little bit, travelling to Halifax for work. So glad you're able to keep the #villagevibes alive on your street, that sounds lovely!
I like what you say. As they say in Africa, it takes a village to raise a child. If we did cities properly, they would be an aggregation of villages and the automobile would be excluded because it makes the streets too dangerous for little kids.
Yes! Small communities ward against anonymity and that’s so important.