Hi Neighbors... Highland Park is a wonderful neighborhood. My wife and I have enjoyed living here since choosing it last October. But I've noticed something I'd like to share with you. Many times I've read extravagant praise on this site for Highland Park's great online response to requests, and it appears to be a very friendly neighborhood. But, unfortunately what I've found, and what mirrors our wider society, is that residents are virtually friendly behind the safety of their computer firewalls. What I find in reality when walking down the street is that people rarely make eye contact. Even my "good morning" is met with surprise, and sometimes a shy or even suspicious look. We are so worried, so afraid of people these days that we are in danger of losing our human contact except for those very few in our most intimate circle. This fear, as is all psychological fear, is completely unnecessary, because it is nothing but thought in the form of memory. We have an early warning detection system hardwired in our brain that will warn us of danger. This natural warning, however, is disconnected by excess fear and worry but can be reactivated by the reduction of fearful thoughts and by active use. (I've published a book about it.) If you'd like a free handout of a simple method for doing this and eliminating damaging stress, respond, and I'll send an attachment. I do not doubt the genuine friendliness expressed online, but it may not be translating into acknowledging other human beings on the streets, and stores and cafes, where we really need it most. And, yes I know there are community groups that are doing wonderful things, but it seems that we as indivduals are being lock in to a virtual world by our fears. eblessings, Stephen --------------------------------- Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell? Check outnew cars at Yahoo! Autos.