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Pardon me if I harken back to days of neverfar; a time when wild berries grew on every street corner, a time when men wore monocles…I digress – and give props to Will Ferrell:

Anywho, in these days, porches were king.  Think about small town America, Main St. USA, even the movie “Friday.”  Everything went down on the porch.  Thus, to reverse the karma from my whining on SAD, I give you the ode to the porch.

It’s quite refreshing to just sit and watch traffic pass, people walk by, life move along.  It is a splendid people-watching post and one that really imparts a neighborhood feel.  I have seen more of my neighbors in the past two hours (yes, due to wonders of wireless, I’m posting from my porch) that I did in the first 3 months I lived here.  I would argue that most anything is better done on a porch.  I know the deposition I read earlier was better, but so is checking email, listening to music, having a beer and stealing a kiss.  Think about it…back in high school (or middle school for you ballers) walking the girl/being walked to the door and knowing that when you hit the porch it was showtime.

In honor of front porches, check out the two following country songs that sum it up:

1. “If the World Had a Front Porch” – Tracy Lawrence (I really need this shirt!)

2. “My Front Porch Looking In” – Lonestar

Here’s to treating your neighbor like he’s your next of kin.