I love this, Robin! It reminds me of how we borrow our neighbors' super long broom-type-thing for dusting off our very high up fan. We first asked them about it about a week after moving in and they were glad to share. Since then, we've watched their cats for them and they've offered advice around ensuring our apartment rent doesn't go up higher than technically allowed each year. We won't stay in this apartment forever, but I know we'll miss these neighbors when we someday leave. Having them makes us feel like we have a budding community in our building.
I love this, Robin! It reminds me of how we borrow our neighbors' super long broom-type-thing for dusting off our very high up fan. We first asked them about it about a week after moving in and they were glad to share. Since then, we've watched their cats for them and they've offered advice around ensuring our apartment rent doesn't go up higher than technically allowed each year. We won't stay in this apartment forever, but I know we'll miss these neighbors when we someday leave. Having them makes us feel like we have a budding community in our building.
What a beautiful memory to share. Thank you. And of course you know how to use those tools! They're a part of who you are.