Reclaiming Community Engagement

After retiring from a 16-year hyperlocal blog, there was a sense of relief, but it also led to decreased community engagement. The speaker notes that while they understood the importance of community involvement, stepping back from the blog allowed them to filter out local information significantly. Reflecting on recent conversations about morality and common ground highlighted the necessity of coming together as a community, regardless of the larger political landscape. This realization has sparked a desire to more actively engage with local surroundings and people.