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Food for thought...
As I was reading the recent postings to the blog regarding crime, I tried to put myself in the shoes of someone who is visiting our website for the first time. And I felt that our postings would not make that person feel good about our neighborhood!
From those postings it is obvious how frustrated each of us are about the certain undesirable actions in our community and the safety of our homes. Yet there have been good things happening! Can we talk about it more?
There has been too little communication about the progress that has been made. Most of it is the result of the GCCC community members' actions by contacting the local authorities and by being vigilant against the crime.
I can't help but think that if we shifted our focus to the more positive aspects of living in Mt. Hope, and the good things that are being accomplished, then the desired positive outcomes will be attained faster. I also feel that by doing that, we would attract more like-minded people to our community,caring people who have foresight, vision and courage and would carry our efforts forward. At the moment, I can't imagine anyone wanting to move here if they read the blog before they make their decision.
I also would like to thank John and Irene for all they have done for the community and hope they will be willing to serve as mentors in the future and share their experience and knowledge with the rest of us who are new in this work.
Shab
Posted at September 26, 2005 02:57 PM
Thanks for your response. That was my main purpose for writing. I do think the blog should be there to keep us informed, but also to highlight progress, as you say in a balanced manner. I certainly like being a part of this community and think that we are headed in the right direction.
shab
Posted by: Shab at September 27, 2005 05:50 PM