When was the last time you stopped
amidst a sea of “likes” and “hearts”
just to wonder
at those things you really love in this world?

It takes a moment away from the crowd,
the cloud,
and the stream of influence
awaiting our attention,
which drifts so easily
from screen to screen.

The things we love
connect us by a common thread.
When was the last time you gathered up
your most favorite things
to unravel their stories,
one
by
one,
and share them with a friend?

Perhaps it was on a front porch somewhere
leaning against the rail
or in a charming bistro,
dimly lit,
at a well-worn table for six.

The rest of the world rushes on around you
at its breathtaking pace
but you have found a place on earth
where time bends
and stretches out
in unexpected ways.

Simple, thoughtful questions

spark meaningful conversations
that ebb and flow,
soft and loud,
till the fire dies down.
At last, it’s time to part,
with reluctant goodbyes,
until next time.

A place like that
is rather hard to come by.
And on the internet?
Well,
it would be rather uncommon.
Don’t you think?

But what matters more than the place,
of course,
is the people you’re with.
They’re neighbors,
friends,
loved ones.
They’re kind,
curious,
and uncommon too.

A community is made up of moments
and people
and places like these.
It is built with love,
and it thrives on wonder and whimsy.
The story of our community is unfolding. We’d love for you
to join us.