Front Porch Fighter: A Small Victory

Friday, July 25, 2008

A Small Victory

Diane's Doctor told her her blood pressure was 110 over 60 yesterday.

No, she hasn't had struggles with it, but she has been getting regular exercise and trying to eat well and all, so it was fun to see some of the rewards of that. The Doctor said those numbers are great!!!

I, on the other hand, haven't even been to the Doctor in years.

1 comment:

DC Le Peau said...: i hear ignorance is bliss ;)
christe; July 27, 2008 at 8:35 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.