I have to raise my GO ball to neighborsgo AME/Mesquite editor Jenice Johnson and the Mesquite contributors for a smashing Starbucks meet and greet on Friday, Feb. 13. But Jenice and I had an even more interesting time getting there..

Before we jumped in her car and sped off for the 11:30am gathering, Jenice informed me of something that threatened our safe and prompt arrival.

“I didn’t have time to get gas this morning,” she said. “I hope we make it.”

As I fixated my eyes on the blinking “E” on the gas gauge, I thought to myself Okaaaaaay. So I decided to flip through Mesquite neighborsgo instead of focusing on what could happen a few miles down the road. Then, before we got on the freeway, I noticed a man walking across the street, right in front of us, who Jenice seemed completely oblivious to.

“Don’t hit the man!” I advised her as we pulled to a stop right in front of him while he angrily waved his hand at us, mouthing what may have been profanities.  

I continued to flip through the Feb. 13 Mesquite neighborsgo - which is a great edition by the way - but I started to become a little nervous about Jenice’s driving style. After some chatting, she decided to go ahead and pull over for gas since we had some time to spare. Before we knew it, we were back onto the freeway with a full tank. Up to this point, several thoughts had gone through my mind including Jenice, please look behind us before you throw the car into reverse and Jenice, please don’t drive so close to the back of the car in front of us.

But we did finally make it to Starbucks, ready for the crowd. And a crowd it was. Nearly 30 people showed up to the meet and greet for a healthy exchange of ideas, questions, and comments regarding Mesquite neighborsgo. Free coffee and gift cards were given out and everyone was truly enjoying themselves. I noticed how Jenice and her Mesquite contributors interacted with one another – it was like one, big happy family.

Our meet and greets are pretty cool and really worth your time. I, myself, look forward to attending more as they really speak to the importance of what neighborsgo does and why it’s such a vital publication for the metroplex. Bottom line, people care about their communities and so do we. It’s a great combination.