Emily Writes Back

Emily Writes Back

Share this post

Emily Writes Back
Emily Writes Back
Arrest Thy Neighbor
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More

Arrest Thy Neighbor

Thoughts on correcting strangers' dangerous behavior

Emily Sanders Hopkins
Mar 06, 2021
∙ Paid
11

Share this post

Emily Writes Back
Emily Writes Back
Arrest Thy Neighbor
Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More
Share

Dear Emily,

In this work-from-home world, I find myself strolling my tiny neighborhood's streets each day to escape my home-turned-office. We have no sidewalks, but we also have minimal traffic, so walking in the street isn't particularly dangerous.

That said, my understanding has always been that pedestrians should walk facing oncoming traffic, on the le…

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Emily Writes Back to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 Emily Sanders Hopkins
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share

Copy link
Facebook
Email
Notes
More