Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: What is the purpose of this list?

[Fred H Olson (fholson]

Francoise Paradis  <feparadis48 [at] yahoo.com> Reply-To: feparadis [at] 
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Rob wrote:

> In all the discussions about what is, or is not spam, it might be useful
> to review the central purpose of why this list exists. I will give you my
> take, and others I assume will add theirs. My take is this list exists
> to support people living in, joining, and creating cohousing
> communities.


I agree with Rob.  The whole intent of co-housing is to have a close-knit
support system and share resouces.  This list-serve is the connection of
support and resource information for the larger co-housing community.  My
opinion is that anything a co-houser feels like sharing about co-housing
is important and worthy of being presented to the larger community.  As
supportive individuals in the co-housing community, haven't we already
pledged to be supportive of our brothers' and sisters' needs?  There are
benefits to sharing whether it is a joyful event, a troubling event,
valuable construction or social information, and even availabe co-housing
real estate, rents, or learning opportunities.

  I am in the process of developing a community and have been
participating on this listserve for several months.  I have found it a
very helpful source of information.  I have not found anything
inappropriate.  I appreciate knowing where there are cohousing homes for
sale or rent.  It makes me feel more connected to other communities. I
especially appreciate finding out about workshops.

  That's my 2 cents!

  Francoise Paradis, Greensward Hamlet, Buxton, ME

Francoise Paradis, Ed.D.
www.francoiseparadis.com
www.hiddensprings.info