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The Last Neighbors of the Neighborhood
Global madness that threatens to become more insane every day is strongly pressing on everyday life. Even more strongly, however, is the rut that, as the word itself says, flows, all around, trying and failing to catch its own tail: conformism is rapidly swallowing the last traces of solidarity, the daily political-media picture of the world advertises the abandonment of truth, people live, travel, trade, entertain themselves, wage war, suffer, ache, die, are born...
TL;DR
- The article reflects on the loss of solidarity and truth in a chaotic world, contrasting it with the warmth of past neighborly relations.
- The author shares the story of Nena and Đole, an elderly couple from her neighborhood, known for their kindness and generosity.
- Nena, who owned 13 cats, offered hospitality and shared homemade treats, while Đole, a meteorologist, tutored children in math and predicted good weather.
- Their deaths are depicted as a loss of community anchors, prompting a reflection on the decline of neighborly closeness and the enduring need for human connection.
- The author concludes that in times of hardship, people will increasingly rely on each other, echoing the spirit of community exemplified by Nena and Đole.