"We've even coined a new word, ‘porching,' which describes a spontaneous social activity that originates when people gather on porches," she explained.

Mom loved to go "porching" and visit with all her special neighbors when the weather was warm.

Wind chimes are also refreshing because they invite you to partake in what some friends of mine call ''porching'' — sitting out on the front porch with a tall glass of lemonade, or beer, in hand….

People don't porch as much in the heat anymore, especially in the fancier neighborhoods where people have the privilege of keeping cool indoors.