Maureen and Mike Peck were left speechless when an anonymous neighbor sent them a handwritten note after they painted their house a vibrant purple. The couple said they wanted something to distract themselves during the pandemic, so they opted to paint their house a unique lavender purple, replacing the home’s former blue-green exterior. With such a one-of-a-kind home, attention was inevitable. People began commenting on how much they liked the color, with one neighbor telling the couple, it brightened her day. The most unforgettable reaction came when the couple opened their door to find an unexpected note and a nostalgic gift from a neighbor known only as “Chris.” There on the doorstep was a worn copy of the nostalgic children’s book Mr. Pine’s Purple House. The book was accompanied by this note:
Maureen said she cried when she read the note, and was so happy about the sentiment expressed that she went out and got a tattoo to remember the event. She posted a copy of the note and book on social media, and the comments began to pour in. “Human connection is the meaning of life,” one user posted. The purple home — now valued at a staggering $337,764 — was built in 1939 and has 1,058 square feet featuring a sought-after floor plan with a spacious living room, dining room, bonus room, 3 bedrooms, 1½ baths, a backyard patio, and a 2-car garage.
