Front Porch Fighter: Patience is a virtue

Friday, September 25, 2009

Patience is a virtue

For all those of you that are patiently waiting for us to return to Tucson, either because you can't wait to see us, if you are from Tucson, or if you like reading stuff on here but you are really tired of readind my last three posts over and over, hang on. The wait is almost over.

We are in Sante Fe today, checking out all the local stuff, but we will be back home tomorrow afternoon.

Next week, I will share some stuff about the trip, a story about the time I nearly threw our daughter's neurosurgeon out the window and....well, that is all I have planned so far.

Check back soon.

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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.