We are given to pleasantries in the township. Sometimes rather rude pleasantries, but usually the conventional kind. We inquire as to how we are, we respond that we’re doing pretty much as well as can be expected, we wave from our trucks as we pass on the road. Sometimes we take it into our heads to create a more lasting greeting. Tonight when I got home from the other day job I had this from Katherine:
These guys are along Cairn Hwy and every time I drive by, they make me smile and almost wave back.
Everyone has art in public places. Great cities have monumental architecture and sculpture in stone and bronze. Great townships have whimsical silos and sled dogs sculpted in snow. We know nothing is really permanent. From dust to dust. But in between, a friendly wave is a great comfort.
Torch Lake Views 
Cindy Lou
March 23, 2010
Friendliness and neighbors are some of the greatest blessings of living in a small town! 🙂
Gerry
March 23, 2010
It’s a fine thing to have good neighbors, however we define “the neighborhood.” Even in big cities people can build friendly communities. And, um, even in very small places people can feud.
Fee
March 23, 2010
One of my neighbours has painted a smiley face on his satellite dish. It always brightens my day when I go that way. He also has a gnome in the garden which sometimes wears “seasonal” costumes. It had a wee Santa hat on in December, and I’m expecting it to don Easter bunny ears any day now.
Gerry
March 23, 2010
Whimsy is underrated as an essential part of daily life. Fee, you could blog from your back door. If you ever decide to do it, we will all come visit you!
Molly
March 23, 2010
When we’re at my folks’ in the summer, the kids always ask me (when we’re out for walks) “Why do we have to wave at everyone who drives by?” And I say, “It’s just what you do at Torch Lake.” Love it.
Scott Thomas Photography
March 23, 2010
I’d probably wave back. The artist would have wanted it that way. 🙂
Gerry
March 24, 2010
I like waving myself. Also going for walks (and drives) in Torch Lake Township.
kanniduba
March 24, 2010
And lo and behold, the internet, where I can give a friendly wave to people who live hundreds, even thousands of miles away from me!
*waves to Gerry and all y’all* 😉
Gerry…I was browsing around in The Commons over on Flickr and thought of you. If you haven’t checked it out, be sure to do so. But make sure you have a cup of coffee and a snack…you’ll be sitting for awhile once you get going! 🙂
http://www.flickr.com/commons/