Yet Another Jay and Deb Production.
This is a weird one, and I will probably deny I ever said or thought such a thing if anyone ever raises the issue, but here goes.
Today's tribute is to small town quirks--the good ones. Today we are having an ice storm and it is supposed to last until tomorrow. All the schools are closed, my pool is closed, most things are closed--we get a little reactionary when we get harsh weather here because it happens so rarely we do not know how to act.
Just now on the local radio station, the Sheriff--who is quite nice, I like him a lot--was giving the road updates. First of all, how many places does the actual sheriff do that? But not the point. He warned about the roads and what to expect, but then he asked people to check on a neighbor, make sure their heat is working, that they are not hurt or just have a cup of coffee with them. Then he said today would be a good day to baby your pets--bring the dogs and cats in the house so they stay safe because it is dangerous out there for everyone, even them.
Is that cute or what?
Sure there are some crappy things about living in a small town--like the gossip etc, but there are sweet things like this too.
I like how when we have a good basketball team, the whole town supports them so much that they camp out to buy game tickets. I like how we have a huge new park with soccer fields, and baseball fields--all on donated land from a local resident. I like how you always see someone you know when you are around town and your regular waitresses know your order before you even place it.
It is not so bad being in my home town, although I am always quick to note that I am not STILL here, but came back here. For some reason, that makes a difference. Sure I could live away just so I did not have to say that anymore, but would the sheriff there be worried about my dogs?
I bet not
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awwww, I have a Tuesday Tribute coming up too, but the post is in the making and requires some photos I did not have time to finish before work. I like living in a small town, I like being a "neighbor" and having "neighbors", living in a "neighborhood". There have been a number of times that my neighbors have noticed my vehicle not moved and didn't see enough activity to be comfortable so they called to check on me. Isn't that nice????
I like your Sheriff, anyone who is concerned about animals has my vote!
Great post Paige!! I love that the Sheriff is worried about the dogs!!
That is amazing, Paige. I am SO tempted at times to give up suburbia in search of more rural surroundings...I think might love that.
Thanks for drawing the picture of small town life for us so well...great post.
Jay
OK, I am going to try this again. I answered your question about myself, but I haven't found it on yur comments. So obviously one of my things should be how inept I am.
What I said was: I am defined first by family then friends then job. Those are my most important assets.
I also said you how very much I enjoy your blog, and how very very proud of you I am. You insight into so many things just amases me. Keep them coming.
Love you, Aunt Jana
awwwww thats awesome!!! I ♥ small towns...stay warm we are still getting sleet ugghhh
this is sweet. and i totally understand the difference between coming back and never leaving. big difference.
I'm glad to know that you've learned to appreciate you home town. More than that, I'm elated that you are here, whether it's still here or back again. There are many plusses about a small town. I had to live in city for awhile to learn that.
Love you too much,
Mom
Well, son-of-a-gun, your aunt Jana finally left a comment. She's so addicted to your blog, that I assumed she ran out of time when she read it. Her work is pretty idle right now, too, though.
Love you too much,
Mom
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