Utopia

Thanks to my good friend, Rebecca, for connecting me with her friend, John, who has lived in D.C. for 30 years.  We had a good phone conversation today about LGBT housing in the city.  John has been thinking a great deal about this topic.  

We began by discussing the notion of villages.  How wonderful it would be to live with friends in close proximity, in a cooperative community where people help each other, share their talents and provide the spiritual and emotional support which define community in it's finest sense.  John said he tried to forward this idea with friends but everyone seemed so happy with their current homes they were unwilling to move.  Perhaps the risk factor is too great.  What if it doesn't work?  What if you aren't happy there?  What about the financial commitment to a concept that is unfamiliar to most of us?  John also said, "We need to relate across the generations."  Multi-generational communities just make sense.  So much can be gained from this way of living, especially for LGBT without children or relatives close by, this would be an ideal housing situation.  Utopia?  Haven't found it yet but if you have, please share.