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People who live at the lower ends of watersheds cannot be isolationists — or not for long. Pretty soon they will notice that water flows, and that will set them to thinking about the people upstream who either do or do not send down their silt and pollutants and garbage. Thinking about the people upstream out to cause further thinking about the people downstream. Such pondering on the facts of gravity and the fluidity of water shows us that the golden rule speaks to a condition of absolute interdependency and obligation. People who live on rivers — or, in fact, anywhere in a watershed — might rephrase the rule in this way: Do unto those downstream as you would have those upstream do unto you.

Wendell Berry (b. 1934) American farmer, educator, poet, conservationist
Essay (1997), “Watershed and Commonwealth,” Citizenship Papers (2003)

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People who live at the lower ends of watersheds cannot be isolationists -- or not for long. Pretty soon they will notice that water flows, and that will set them to thinking about the people upstream who either do or do not send down their silt and pollutants and garbage.…

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Man taking afternoon nap hears odd 'popping' noises—minutes later, a stranger pulls him to safety

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Neighbor notices a single mom’s fence falling down—so he builds her a new one for free

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Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’

During the Sept. 30 raid, one tenant protected a terrified girl and her mom. Remnants at the complex, including a detailed map of all the units, offer clues to what authorities may have known before that night.

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Atlanta Hawks 🤖Oct 2

We’ve done it again! 🙌

Big thanks to @[email protected] and all the volunteers who joined us in packing 1 million meals to continue the fight against food insecurity in Atlanta! #TrueToAtlanta #GoodNeighbor #MakeTheAssist

NAMI Delaware Oct 1

📣 A big THANK YOU to DE-Stress 302 for being a Media Sponsor of the Inspiring Hope Conference!

As a true good neighbor, DE-Stress 302 is helping us spread the word across Delaware, making sure more people know about this important day of connection, learning, and hope. 💙💚💛

We’re grateful for your partnership in amplifying our mission and supporting mental health in our community. Together, we are stronger!

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