![Sperryville column for Jan. 4: Rappahannock friendships](http://rappnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/sperryville-4-banner-660x280.jpg)
Neighbors are practically family, equipment is shared, pastures leased, bartering is commonplace and sir and ma’am are always ready words on the lips of children and adults as well. Respect is earned, hard work expected and in such hamlets and villages, folks are all on a first name basis. [...]