How to spend time on your front porch or stoop (Boston)

Step 2 Socialize, and enjoy the happenings.

Say hi to neighbors passing by. Smile, wave, or say hello. This can be tricky, and in some situations, it may feel aggressive, so just don't do it. But when someone is walking by and the awareness you have of each other is so great it's starting to feel awkward, this could be a great time to say hi. You can meet a whole host of people you never thought you could, even if it's just for a few moments.

I have learned that you can probably see more interesting things happening from your front stoop than on your TV or YouTube. This especially holds true on a Friday or Saturday night when the passer-bys are students wandering up from the corner bar and have definitely had a few or more, and even more fun when they are being wheeled up the hill in a shopping cart. But seriously, sitting on your front stoop can make for great stories later on; better than the ones that come from sitting in your lonely living room.