There has been a surge in the desire for people to connect with their communities in a more intimate way. Some of this is due to the political climate in the world today and some of it has to do with our new awareness of the environment and global warming. We realize that in order to feel safe we need to know our neighbors and surroundings more intimately. How can we reach for peace and sustainability if we can't get along and enjoy what we have in front of us every day in our own communities? Negative conversations about where we live have held many of us back. Often we are not even...