
Well, according to this cover, Chirp hangs with a pretty cool crowd, I would say. Yup, Chirp's November issue is out, and it's all about neighbourhoods! You know, I've got a pretty cool neighbourhood, too. I live across from a school, so from my windows I can see lots of fun stuff going on – everything from water parties for the daycare kids to a family of loud honking geese who spend a good deal of time hanging around on the school roof. Of course I must mention the adorable Korean couple who run the local convenience store – the silent solid husband who sits on a crate out front, smoking smelly cigarettes & often peeling large bunches of garlic, nodding & smiling, looking like a somewhat dishevelled Buddha. His tiny hard-working wife is a ball of energy, always happy to see me & my husband (I'm sure she has a crush on Guy). We have a very congenial relationship, in spite of our language limitations. Although I take issue with her dying her tiny white dog pink (pink is her favourite colour – she wears it all the time), I know she loves that poor dog dearly, even it I think that love is a tad misplaced.
I truly love my neighbourhood – some might think this working-class area is not appealing, but I know that it is rich with life, diversity, nature, children, sadness and fear – you just have to look closely to see all the colour and texture.