I can remember when someone new moved into town a Welcome Wagon lady would go to the new neighbor’s house with a basket full of goodies and local information to share with the new neighbor. I think it really helped the new neighbor feel welcomed!

But now it has been reduced to the newcomer calling Welcome Wagon and letting them know they are new in town and all they get is a coupon book. I think that is a doggone shame – there is no warm, personal touch. And the newcomer isn’t felt welcome at all!

But I do have to say that I can understand why a woman would not feel safe these days approaching new people. There are a lot of whack jobs out there these days. I certainly wouldn’t want my wife out there alone. So I think that they should bring back the Welcome Wagon but send them out in teams, since there is safety in numbers.