The Neighborhood Stands Between Us and Totalitarianism

The Neighborhood Stands Between Us and Totalitarianism
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Annie Holmquist
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The string of bonfires my neighbors hosted last fall were a departure from the norm in more ways than one.

Anticipating the bleak prospect of a Minnesota winter with limited social gatherings, my neighbors decided to rally those around them for a time of encouragement. Neighbors who have waved at each other for years came together for a few evenings to actually solidify each other’s names in the recesses of memory.

Annie Holmquist
Annie Holmquist
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Annie Holmquist is a cultural commentator hailing from America's heartland who loves classic books, architecture, music, and values. Her writings can be found at Annie’s Attic on Substack.
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