We all live in different neighborhoods. Although your neighborhood may seem quite ordinary to you, it is likely very interesting to your readers.
For example, I was recently talking to someone who lived in New York City. She was fascinated that I lived in a forested neighborhood that’s heavily populated by deer, whereas her children have grown up in highrise buildings with no chance of encountering wildlife.
You can also describe a neighborhood where you grew up. My childhood was spent in a newly built subdivision of ranch houses in Ontario, Canada. When my parents bought our home in 1960, most of the women (including my mother) were pregnant with their first child. My parents had the same neighbors until they retired in 1992 and sold their home.
You can also write about your neighbors. I’ve lived in urban apartments and suburban homes. I’ve lived in Northern Alberta (Canada) and in the desert in Phoenix, AZ. My most memorable neighbor was an alcoholic biker who had a lot of unsavory visitors to his basement apartment. My saddest story was when our neighbor’s 13-year-old daughter committed suicide.
Today, blog about what your neighborhood is like. Do you have a favorite coffee shop or park? Do you have a place where everybody knows your name? If you walk around your block, do you see flower gardens or graffiti? Do you have an annual community tradition such as a block party or a garage sale?
