While strolling through a neighborhood, I happened upon a snow covered hydrant. Right away, I sensed why nobody had cleared away the snow. Across the road stood an apartment building. Renters lived there, not homeowners.
Renters have less at stake in a town than do home owners. I know this disconnect from experience. For much of my adult life, I rented an apartment in another town. I never felt a strong connection with that community. I did, however, involve myself with the Catholic parish.
My lasting connection has remained with my hometown. I have since moved back there, residing in a house.
Last week I shoveled out a fire hydrant.
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