Friends couldn’t afford apartments. Bought the building instead

[@teprakp]

I love this man. He turned a building into a community & is slowly turning 2 buildings +1 into a village. What a fantastic person.

[@helenwalker716]

I could listen to him all day.

[@Mindy56743]

He has a skill that we need more of now than ever before in the history of this country. We need to build personal bridges and find connections with people in real life. What he has done with the building is amazing but what he has been doing with the community is astounding.

[@dianetillman8466]

This is what a community used to look like. Thank you for sharing this story.

[@jmt2192]

Yes this is what a real community is. People finding ways to get along. I fret sometimes because modern society can be so insular/independent, which facilitates loneliness which we know is equivalent to 5 pack years of smoking!

[@moonbeeps]

@@jmt2192 Or maybe there are just people that like loneliness and independence without 5 pack years of smoking.

[@vyvienvp3413]

Yes, at 62yrs old I still remember, what happened?! Oh, yes GREED happened. x:)

[@yourlogicalnightmare1014]

You belong in a commune or a religious cult compound where everything is owned by your godhead leader. In civilized society, you have to stake your claim to your property and keep it staked, or lose it to squatters and adverse possession laws.

[@qqnqqpart]

@@yourlogicalnightmare1014 okay mister frontier man!

[@yolandasotolopez]

I really admire this man. He is all about serving others and building communities.

[@Rodoriginal101]

or is he just sneakily taking advantage of them whilst pretending to be nice. He`s got his agenda of colonizing nearby space :-D Give him an inch and he will grab a mile....step by step.

[@nancyneyedly4587]

@@Rodoriginal101 He's not doing all this for himself though, he is doing it for the benefit of everyone involved. He is a real leader in the best way possible. Near the end when he talked about coming to his dinners and you will make some great beneficial connections, that is what a community should be about. From this video, he seems like a great community leader.

[@Rodoriginal101]

@@nancyneyedly4587 I hope that he is genuine in his intentions. I just struggle with morality and ethics behind his "beg for forgiveness rather that permission". Would you accept that premise when somebody violates your body? who knows maybe you`d like it at the end? right? It is an extreme example, I know but I`m old enough to know that hell is paved with good intentions. I learned to value truth and honestly not a sneaky agendas and manipulations. Have a great day.

[@kimmieb2u]

He actually is a Pioneer Man. He made a path where there wasn't one before.

[@kimmieb2u]

@@Rodoriginal101 He obviously has lines he won't cross. His focus is on making use of every available space.

[@thinkplanetearth2946]

I think this is my favorite story of yours so far Kirsten. What an amazing human being he is. And what an incredible community he's built. And let's not forget what a wonderful thing the original landlord did for this group by not only working with them to help achieve this, but by generously discounting the sale price of the building. Says a lot about him as well. The whole story is really heartwarming.

[@mbtrautwein8624]

Yes! This and the Portland apartment building.

[@ipsilonia]

and the co-op in LA! but the way this dude was able to finesse his way into a non-traditional property co-ownership with his friends? amazing journey

[@pocphotocompany]

I agree wholeheartedly. Very inspiring to watch and something worth reflecting on.

[@ChandraNYC]

The LL seems cool, but he didn't discount the price of this building! He aggregated the price of non-existent condos, and came up with a "discounted" figure based on that.

[@gardensofthegods]

Yeah I really like this a lot and I love the apartments ... warm , cozy ...not cold , sterile decor like a science lab .

[@fishermann1102]

Johnny is a true inspiration to communal living and sustainability.

[@bonnieprice9482]

Exactly!!!

[@petemavus2948]

👍 Agreed not greed!

[@lucilletorres5989]

What a WONDERFUL human being! He is what I refer to as “the bridge”. He connects people “sin interés” (without expecting anything in return). He will always be rich with experiences and lots of connections to lots of interesting and varied people. I aspire to be more like him.

[@kak7440]

In a scary time- l can't tell you how reassuring and almost comforting l find your work. Thank you.

[@vyvienvp3413]

Me too!

[@petemavus2948]

Me Three ✌️

[@JFP9036]

Four! 🙂

[@librarylady6mena368]

My husband and I owned a TIC in San Francisco, also in the Mission District, back in 1987. We were young, did not have a lot of money, but pooled our money with two older couples who wanted to invest. We bought a 2-unit railroad building on 21st and Valencia, we converted it and added penthouse and basement apartments. It allowed us to own property in SF in our early thirties. Amazing!

[@gardensofthegods]

Library lady it sounds like you sold the property ... ?

[@juliaweber212]

Awesome

[@librarylady6mena368]

@@gardensofthegods yes, sadly we did. We had a very bad tenant experience so we sold and bought a house in the Excelsior. Recall that the 1987 Loma Prieta earthquake decreased property values tremendously, they did not rebound until after the turn of the century. Of course we did not know they would rebound at the time we sold.

[@enzomolinari9141]

@@librarylady6mena368 I remember how spooky it was driving on to the new section of the Bay bridge with the earthquake damaged section underneath and then being stuck in traffic in either direction always gave me the creeps

[@gardenfork]

Great that you made a video about about Johnny. He is inspiring. - Eric.

[@knjmoorhouse5093]

I've always thought that women who have to start all over (single moms, women leaving abusive partners who have no family support, etc.) ought to work together to help each other out and get ahead. This neighborhood model is an expansion of what I had in mind. This is brilliant!

[@oliverburke]

What a nice story! In San Francisco in these last decades none the less. Financially, this can be very very difficult. Well done :) Being a community maven/hub in such a great resource!

[@Frenetic321]

My heart is bursting w happiness watching this!!!!!!

[@ruthconstantino6861]

I love this Sicilian American fellow, 🤗🤗🤗Johnny Sanphillippo, his story, your presentation of it all!

[@markhirstwood4190]

Beautiful mum, beautiful daughters.

[@mbtrautwein8624]

the little connections are everything. Johnny followed his natural gifts and what a beautiful result. Imagine the difference this would make in our cities to have more of this.

[@phillipleboa5251]

AMAZING. Take my hat off to this guy and his friends !!!!!

[@shellyluthultz9793]

I love this story! This guy wanted something and didn't stop until he figured out how to attain it..... So encouraging , thank you.

[@eggizgud]

It's not a small thing to be a glue to a diverse community. He's practically the peacekeeper; the sense of security and belonging he helps create is priceless. I envy him for this skill to basically get whatever he wants, by being of service to others, more than any monetary riches he could have obtained. A good network of friends and acquaintances is how you get ahead in life. Wish we could have a proper look at all the apartments. They all look gorgeous. Especially the light wells. And what a lovely rooftop terrace he's made for the neighbourhood.

[@tempgirl00711]

totally agree, and he's right about making sure u have like minded people. that makes a big difference, cuz even in workplace, people fake it all day, so not really seeing and dealing with what's real and true. Eventually that facade shows splinters. He's dead on about like minded individuals. All it takes is one A hole to screw everything up. He's amazing.

[@matthewpateman9393]

What’s interesting is that, (i assume) he’s gay and as an older gay man with no kids, he’s created a mini family of his own. A different kind of family ofc. I think when people have kids sometimes they can become more insular, as there energy and focus shifts to doing the best for there children. Which is great in some ways but it has it’s downsides.

[@mattpipes5106]

It sounds like they just got in under the tech wire…. That building would cost millions of dollars today! As a San Franciscan I am touched that they made it work like that!

[@tempgirl00711]

that's def true, right now millions. He got in at a good time

[@ckhprojectpro777]

Love this story and all of the images of people sharing food and experiences together. Such a feeling of warmth and community. I believe skills and community are viable and powerful resources.

[@annsmith7207]

Johnny is a gem! Brilliant home ownership scheme that banks understood as "slum" landlords and were then finally willing to lend! As crazy as that is...it worked! Bravo and wishing Johnny and all the owners the very, very best from NYC! ✨👏✨👏✨👏✨👏✨👏✨

[@sampuatisamuel9785]

Creative accounting at its finest

[@petemavus2948]

Solvent solution!

[@gougou2169]

I remember the amazing job he did building a house in a garage in Hawaii. This is a kind, caring and totally authentic man. Johnny serves as an example of unpretentious kindness and life success. I am so happy to see him again, and this is a wonderful video. Keep up the great work. Greetings from Australia. X.

[@lissanne9769]

Johnny, and the other people who were profiled in this video are incredible. They help each other to live. The trust and care is plain to see. I admire all of them. Thank you, Kristen

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I’ve often thought a group of friends buying a small hotel would be a good idea🐝🤗❤️

[@ALCRAN2010]

How about a mall! How cool would that be. Return most of the parking lot to fertile ground. Lots of indoor community events too.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@ALCRAN2010 That would also work. I liked the hotel because there were already bed rooms with baths and you could knock out some walls and make each person a suite of rooms with a sitting area and small kitchenette, then you already have a big lobby to gather in, and a big kitchen and dining room to have most of your meals. Parking for several is already there and like you say, reuse the remainder of the parking for gardens.🐝❤️🤗

[@petemavus2948]

All these practically abandoned mini malls, hotels, buildings left vacant for more than a few years should be fined and if not used then repurposed for affordable housing, community resources, low income starter businesses etc.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

@@petemavus2948 Why would you think they should be fined because either their business failed or their renters business failed and they couldn’t find new renters?

[@juliaweber212]

@@petemavus2948 I agree

[@nancyneyedly4587]

They say you can't have a sense of community in a city, but look at this! You can tell Johnny is the glue that keeps it together, he is an amazing force, so admirable.

[@steventhomas3694]

Hello Nancy how are you doing today how’s everything going?

[@pwp8737]

Loved this video. I live in San Francisco and have become saddened by its transformation, this showed me that the San Francisco I fell in love with decades ago is still alive.

[@KatHood]

He’s the guy who built a garage home in Hawaii as well. He’s got such a lovely, gentle soul. Thank you for expanding on his story. 😊

[@gardensofthegods]

Kathryn Hood ... someone in an earlier thread said they think he sold that home in Hawaii .

[@KatHood]

@@gardensofthegods I did wonder, and it would make sense as his community is in San Francisco :)

[@tempgirl00711]

wait a minute.. are you telling me this is the same guy, who bought a one building room in hawaii??? I watched something a while back about a housecleaner who didn't have savings, and bought his retirement home ahead time to be ready!!!!! he would go over and work on it when he could!!! omg. i remember this guy. He's the one who motivated me to start doing the same thing, early!!! so it's there for me later!!!! wtf... wow... hahahahaha. I've told a lot of people about what this guy on youtube did, with that home in hawaii, on his salary!!!! my gosh. I m happy for him,

[@42apprentice]

I loved the narrator, it is so true mutual benefit can accrue by simply being helpful/kind and building trust.

[@janinafisher101]

Every neighbourhood needs a guy like this! Of course...join together, say you're going to be slumlords and - Voila! - the bank hands you over money! The murphy beds are crazy brilliant. I have only once ever seen a light well before - in an apartment building I was living in, in Montreal.

[@bonnieprice9482]

Yes just keep them repaired and fix stuff..!!

[@MeMeDaVinci]

The are all over in San Francisco. Light well doesn't mean light good

[@bonnieprice9482]

@@MeMeDaVinci they are historical buildings ..like brown stones in NY..

[@MeMeDaVinci]

@@bonnieprice9482 Your point being?

[@ayayron7776]

*I really like this story and I’m glad you made this video!!*

[@jennypotts2008]

Yes ♥️

[@Kazner0h]

I value your channel so much. The radical individualism that American culture has manufactured is so far removed from the communities that we naturally want to build and benefit from. We are humans. The only way we've ever risen above our capabilities as individuals is to join together for common goals, and we can best ensure that collective work by making sure everyone benefits from it.

[@agnespm4181]

Absolutely brilliant. I just have to admire the outlook that aims to get to grips with the housing affordability problem. Where there is a will there is a way!

[@bonnieprice9482]

Agreed !!!

[@eattherich9215]

The housing affordability problem could be fixeed, but nobody wants to do it. There are too many greedy fingers in the pie all looking for their cut.

[@agnespm4181]

@@eattherich9215 and no political will.

[@bonnieprice9482]

@@agnespm4181 the times they are a changing.. And more of this cooperation between renters will happen..!!

[@jimenaffpp]

Very emotional, simply beautiful (as in all your videos) but this one is especially poetic. You always lift my spirit. Thank you

[@andreabritz4572]

Such an inspiring concept. Shows that beautiful conditions can be achieved without a lot of money. Selfless service to others is where it's at. Congratulations, Johnny. And thanks so much for finding and sharing this story.

[@kevinomalley1145]

He and his friends couldn't do this if they were 20 years younger in SF. It just wouldn't be possible financially.

[@SoloSven]

Johnny has done some amazing things. Is it possible to get an update on if his garage-home in Hawaii is still his and/or if it still exists - considering the volcanic eruptions on Big Isle of Hawaii, since he built that house? Keep up all the good works and service to your community, Johnny Sanphillippo. Thank you Kirsten for reconnecting and continuing his story.

[@Fuzzalina]

I wondered if that was him. I loved his ideas about building in Hawaii. I still have something that I keep in mind when planning the building of my home that he used. I'm going to tell them that I'm going to build the garage first and then build the garage and nothing else. That was a genius idea on his part.

[@phoebel2270]

I believe in a previous video it was said that he has since sold that home.

[@phyllo2694]

I loved his first story and truly adore this one, thank you!

[@serenakoleno9338]

Thank you! I wondered if this was same man.

[@MBMCincy63]

I wasn't connecting the two! Awesome, I really liked THAT! The garage home, and this is amazing what was accomplished.

[@mechminded2207]

Seems like a great community they have built. I rented with friends for years, own a house now, but miss the friends.

[@sisterclara]

Bright blessings your way Dear Cultural worker. This touches my heart .Sr.Clara

[@smallfootprint2961]

This guy is absolutely fabulous in the best way. Creative, and industrious. He is constantly talking about getting along with others in order to achieve the best possible outcome. A lesson most of us needs to follow. Thank you, as always, for this great housing solution.

[@KnittingEmporiumDesigns]

Absolutely inspiring, the bees were the icing on the cake!

[@9sheri9]

This gentleman is absolutely brilliant, incredible ways of thinking outside the box and creating an amazing set of spaces

[@jacquelinewilson2279]

What a wonderful story. People need homes. Many of us would love this sort of arrangement. Good on him.

[@jusmecatalina]

I love the Mission District. There's a sense of strong community that you don't get with many areas in the city. Mom and pop shops thrive, the Latino community embraces you.

[@lcoleman6839]

We could have a couch or a piano, couldn’t have both, so we went for the piano. Just ✨ICONIC✨

[@HelenBeeee]

Hey this is this the same guy that bought a property in Hawaii and lived in a garage.....amazing out of the square thinker and doer. Awesome ideas and the whole community benefits. 👍

[@youtubeacnt]

This is so beautiful. Almost made me cry. We're so deprived of community in our modern western world.

[@chapman1569]

Videos like this sooth my soul, it is so nice to see friends getting along and living in a community. I will watch again, I love how the diffferent plants bring joy and life to empty spaces. Very healthy.

[@LifeBetweenTheDash]

So wonderful. The human connection and the natural beauty.

[@RosaLopez-zw2ff]

This video made me smile. What a wonderful way to live! Neighbors helping neighbors.

[@RobbsHomemadeLife]

Years ago I saw a video where Kurt Vonnegut said, " In the future, everybody is going to need a gang." Mr Sanphillipo knows how to make his own gang. The apartment part of the video was wonderful, but the part where he made so many connections with other people was inspiring. I wish I had ten percent of his social connections.Thanks again for another wonderful video.😃😃👍👍

[@pollypocket2282]

This guy is a genius and so loving and caring for his community… we need more people like him!!! I love this little utopia.

[@juliaweber212]

I agree to bad the bank wouldn't give him a loan though

[@jmt2192]

My gosh, Jonny is my favorite! I’m a longtime follower of his granolashotgun blog. What a joy and inspiration he is.

[@ataattosbt]

Enchanting . Creative. Practical. Common Ground and Cause. Success!

[@larag1764]

What a beautiful person. What a beautiful philosophy. Another great video. Thank you 😊

[@LuisMendoza-pp9qi]

The best quote from this video and this channel: " if you need a job, an apartment, furniture, a boyfriend or a girlfriend, just come and sit at the table day and night".... That's REALLY how a social, analog network works!! You meet people and then they share what they have

[@j.c8727]

Johnny is a neighborhood legend. Many years from now when he is no longer there his legacy will live on and folks will miss him. He has an amazing spirit and good intentions. I would be honored to have Johnny as a neighbor.

[@moanahughes3593]

Community linchpin - every Community needs one, don't forget to record the history...blessings and light to you all

[@susanr5546]

Brilliant! What an inspiring story. I like the way Johnny approached the bank. "We want to be slum landlords." Choosing wisely who gets to move in is an excellent idea. This cracked me up. I have read of similar small developments, the Pocket Neighborhoods in Washington State, by Ross Chapman, an old underused commercial building turned into mini studios in downtown Providence, Rhode Island, much desired by graduate students, those who would need to work in government for a few days a week and those who would rather have a small personal space than keep paying for hotel rooms and meals. I understand that town of Maria, Texas welcomes tiny houses. All of these develop community. As I am now semi-retired, I have often daydreamed with my friends; let's build some little houses on a piece of property. We can have our private space of course, but then we are still close by to help each other and to socialize. And I still love to cook for others! Kristen, you put together some of the best stuff. Thanks! Last night after work, I was trying to find this wonderful video and I am so glad that I did. Johnny's vision, his comments and his smart solutions to such common problems is inspiring. Lots of fun, too.

[@steventhomas3694]

Hello Susan how are you doing today how’s everything going?

[@pearlhartney9]

Absolutely loved this! What an amazing man. Really love the cabinets that turn into murphy beds. I love the quote of him saying "Whatever you need you will find it if you keep coming to his table". What a true gift to have to be able to create community! Also I cannot believe how tall and grown up your oldest daughter is now. First watched your channel when you went travelling in a VW camper. Crazy how time flies!

[@robinpetty3180]

This is uplifting and wonderful on many levels.

[@kimfindlay3500]

Great story about the value of friendship and connection. Wonderful to see his using social capital to build wealth and stability - but all the other components well and truly transcend that.

[@FrankDeMarco]

Wonderful Video and Amazing Story! Thanks, Kirsten and Family

[@tozomona]

We all need a Johnny. What a lovely person. I love this whole concept. Thanks.

[@Strylover]

Excellent....I love this......Very inspirational. The only thing is finding the right group of people to do something like this with. That's very important.

[@teenyweeny4543]

I ❤️ this. I was first inspired by the show up in nor cal . . . This episode . . . Tenacity and perseverance And inspirational. . . Unity. Many thanks.

[@patriciahand2223]

Inspiring wonderful, touched my heart.🥺😢🙏🏿hope

[@kbkatherineb3944]

So ice to see thoughtful intelligence brought to the matter of housing. Love to see your family involved in the experiences!

[@marcelmoulin3335]

Bravo! You have all done well. I applaud you for having succeeded in buying the building and creating such a joyful community. I send you warm greetings from Middelburg in the Netherlands.

[@lpm67]

Sounds like they've created a lovely community built on friendship and respect. Sweet!

[@petemavus2948]

And Acceptance of what you can't change and what you can ❤️

[@Lula_F]

How wonderful! Certainly showing the importance of ingenuity and building community! It’s bringing back the old fashioned neighborhood where everyone knows most everyone else and helps jointly with life. I admire the videographer and her subjects. Beautiful!

[@steventhomas3694]

Hello Lucy how are you doing today how’s everything going?

[@dowdayjing8442]

He sounds like a real mensch. Thanks for showcasing his story!

[@johnj8514]

Can't BUT respect it AND like it. I salute you sir.

[@missybelmont9830]

Family comes in all shapes and sizes......great story! San Francisco needs more good stories like this one. Thank you!!

[@Cottage-Reader]

Yay! I love that you continued to give updates on Johnny. Even though i am a year late. Thank you Kirsten ❤ he is one of my favorites that you have had on your platform.

[@LWJCarroll]

This is the best one I have watched on this KZbin channel! Thanks Laurie New Zealand

[@jasminteodoro9433]

What a wonderful man and a beautiful community story.

[@heidi.a.thomson]

Love this so much. A little community. The garden is so lovely.

[@MP-ng1sc]

What a fantastic person, created a real community, and the idea of buying the building between all of them is brilliant.

[@MARY-ks9xn]

Man, I wish you were my neighbor what a beautiful soul you have. God bless you and your neighbors!

[@steventhomas3694]

Hello Mary how are you doing today how’s everything going?

[@dawnmechelle5975]

What a beautiful life. How wonderful to be surrounded in such a supportive environment. ❤️

[@bibbycooper2]

Don't sell yourself short! Your skills are more valuable than many college degrees! You ARE a survivor.

[@JazminMmasechaba]

This is what a “neighborhood watch” person should be like. Caring and kind.

[@sawssanflah8411]

THANK you for sharing this beautiful story, what a nice person, creating all those sustainable moments is well needed in this rough modern life, and supporting his neighbors…. I would love to be a part of that community , I will say that some how I feel that I already know him . My best wishes of a happy and prosper life

[@steventhomas3694]

Hello dear how are you doing today how’s everything going?

[@slowjoy9]

I can't stop Smiling. Love to you all.

[@irisbrown9201]

This is really wonderful storytelling of how this innovative and resourceful man named Johnny utilized what was around him and served the community by elevating each interaction! I am so inspired and so glad to see this exceptional video. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@petemavus2948]

" Elevating each interaction "... Imagine that ! He's a ' gad-about in the best sense of the word ! I knew guys like him when working in retail, always aware of the immediate people contributing, productivity, morale and the highest good for ALL. It gave consistency, sustainability and order to the sometimes fickle nature of demand(s). Bless this guy and the BIGGER picture. 🌍

[@Jeannified]

This is such a fantastic idea! Neighbors and landlords all working together! Good job!!!

[@wallacerotternaut]

This is beautiful! What an awesome Human!

[@carolewarner101]

Fantastic! I believe these are the kinds of cultural changes we need to make here in the US, particularly in these large expensive cities on the west and east coasts. We have to learn to live and work together to help one another rather than isolate and have an every man for himself ethos. Love what these folks have done!

[@sneat2028]

You mentioned learning to live together yet, you also support people like this changing the culture. Uh, San Francisco used to have a diversified culture before these transplants came.

[@petemavus2948]

Sneat, not everyone can lean on old familiar ways. If you can adapt and let go of what was and instead recreate what was best about it, you strengthen the foundation for what's needed today. " Nature abhors a vacuum " and it's true for every facet of life. People are like seeds, whether " transplants" or carried on the wind. Where there is opportunity, fertile ground, an inch of space, a slither of light they try to thrive. These people seem to be content, yet adaptable and open to life. ✌️

[@sneat2028]

@@petemavus2948 What? Are you even from San Francisco? Are you a native? Those "old familiar ways" are what give a city character. These transplants have come in and completely destroyed the fabric of the City. They only socialize with people who look like them. Us true San Francisco natives have seen the soul of the City leave. That's one of the major reasons tourism has gone down over the years. I guess you'd be okay with the old ways changing in France and Italy! Transplants should adapt to the culture not gentrify.

[@petemavus2948]

@@sneat2028 are you a native American?

[@sneat2028]

@@petemavus2948 Native American refers to the first nation, not the Americas which includes "San Francisco", which did not exist prior to colonization. Part of my family's history goes before the early San Franciscans. I have great+ grandparents going back over 7 generations to the choctaw nation. "The first nation".

[@kirstenmc68]

What a lovely story and wonderful video! Thank you for this

[@DrFrankyDolan]

This is so beautiful! There are still a lot of people in San Francisco with this kind of heart for community and kindness. San Francisco is a very special place. Art, music, deep rich community and so much SOUL! That’s why so many gay people and other good hearted marginalized people flock there. Because all people with hope, dreams and kindness are accepted in the San Francisco culture. …Sadly in recent years, throughout much of the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area, there has been an insurgence of corporate greed moving in and pushing good people like this out. The people featured in this video are examples of heroic love and community holding onto the heartbeat and soul of the Bay Area! That is when community becomes alive and friends become family! Wow, so beautiful! {I grew up in this area and I feel forever blessed for it! Lots of change; but art, soul, beauty and love reign forever true.} Thank you for this amazing display of humanity! Sending love to you all~

[@lindseyannliebert5260]

What an awesome story! More of this, please!

[@missychan63]

This is absolutely amazing... See what happens when people come together instead of pushing each other away? The fact that they did it in the best city in the world is even better 🥰.

[@meangeliadenise]

Wow! How i miss my days in the city. Cheers to a great story.

[@vyvienvp3413]

If only all communities could be like this. So admire this energetic man and his fellow neighbours. Thank you Kirsten for another insightful episode. Thoroughly enjoyed this one. X:)

[@tmcbgrrl0074]

Thanks for this man and this video. I, too, share his vibe. I starting doing instead of asking, as a mgmt tenant. All the rocks I dug, I started to make edging designs. I share my DIY knowledge and tools with other tenants who can barely work a broom. Tom Sawyer taught me a lot🤦🏻‍♀️

[@geraldinepluyms5935]

That man is very special. thank you for the video

[@pamelanred5053]

I am impressed by their finding a way to survive and thrive in such an overpriced environment.

[@steventhomas3694]

Hello Pamela how are you doing today how’s everything going?

[@MeezerGurlMakes]

I love that you keep doing updates with Johnny. He's such a wonderful man and those that live and friend with him are truly blessed.

[@deborahstollman6238]

It’s wonderful to see so many people enjoying life together like this! 💕

[@patriciawashington8780]

y’all are an awesome family. i love this community, it’s what the world needs now

[@trixiepickle8779]

I would be extremely grateful if someone like Johnny wanted to garden an area. He is an inspiration.

[@steventhomas3694]

Hello Patricia how are you doing today how’s everything going?