Front Porch Fighter: Deeds in the Dark

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Deeds in the Dark

Well, we forgot to do before pictures, but Diane re-did the girls closet. I think it looks great! And, it seems much larger now.

We mentioned to some that we would put pictures of it on here, so here they are. It is kind of hard to take decent pictures of a small closet, but maybe you can get the gist of it.

Enjoy!

2 comments:

Anonymous said...: way to go diane! i think it looks cute. and what a cool guy for putting pictures of a pretty pink closet on your blog.; May 12, 2008 at 6:30 AM
Jaime said...: awwwwww

thanks!!!; May 12, 2008 at 10:51 PM

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What's in a Name?

Since a few have asked, "Why the name, 'Front Porch Fighter' ?", I will take a stab at answering it.

In times past, the predominant feature of most houses was the front porch. It was right out there in front and it used to be a gathering place for people from the neighborhood. Friends could come over and hang out, lovers could swing on the porch swing and moms would entertain with lemonade. The front porch was a place to get to know others and it signified a willingness and a desire to be in community.

The predominant feature on many homes built today is the garage. The garage is a place where you can pull your car in without anyone else having to talk to you or interrupt your schedule as you retreat into your private sanctuary. To me, the garage in front signifies a desire to live my own life and a kind of disconnect from the rest of the world.

While I appreciate some privacy and sanctuary, I feel that all too often, we are disconnected from the rest of the world and have lost a sense of community, which the home styles reflect. So, I am an advocate of the front porch....at least metaphorically speaking.

Hence, the name Front Porch Fighter.