Dear neighbors,

The real question we need to be asking ourselves is: How can we keep our souls and live in a gentrified neighborhood at the same time? Why don’t we all:

• greet our neighbors on the street.
• support Spontaneous Celebrations (or one of the many neighborhood organizations) with presence and cash.
• shop locally and support local businesses as they support community events and the arts.
• respect the bikes.
• walk a little.

Deborah Coffey

Jamaica Plain