We have a neighborhood meeting once a month, sponsered by
the city. They are boring but it is nice to see your
neighbors and interact with them and hear of their
concerns. I usually go with Phyllis because she needs
to maintain high visability in order to sell houses.

Last night we were held hostage by a woman who was having
a melt down about code enforcement. Personally, I believe
in being forgiving of little lapses because who knows when
I will need that forgiveness myself and it is important
to me to have good relationships with my neighbors.

To my horror, I believe I knew the ranter from the seventies. She was very beautiful once and her beauty
has been ruined by anger and spite. Sometimes age does
that to people. She is all alone now and I really should
reach out to her despite her prickly exterior. Her son
used to stay overnight with us a lot because he and Bobby
were friends.

I try to surround myself with good people. Should I call
her or not? Advise me.