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The Art of Neighboring in Rural Life
Rural neighbors show care born from pioneer hardship, sharing aid during illness, disasters, and celebrations. They maintain awareness, emotional support, community involvement, and diplomatic tension handling, with rules on lending, borrowing, fences, and balanced favors, all shaping a cooperative, selfless ethic. Val Farmer, a clinical psychologist from MeritCare, offers rural mental health and family business insights.
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