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Kevin Alexander's avatar

I’ve just spent the week in a few small towns and one of the things that struck me is how walkable they are, yet everyone still drives. In one of them, I calculated that I’d not need a car at all (easier said in June than January, I know). But here people were; driving a block here, two there.

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Rocco Pendola's avatar

Small towns in America are great. It's always sad to see how they have been largely abandoned as places to live in the center.

Which ones?

The driving for a few blocks thing is common in LA. Even in SF. It's freaking weird.

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Kevin Alexander's avatar

The one I was thinking of when I wrote that was St. Joseph, MI.

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Phyllis Safiya Gabriel's avatar

Oh and Happy Birthday!! 50 is very young yet old enough to appreciate the importance of living a life that works for you.

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Dale Costello's avatar

The last paragraph before the Spanish lesson: “There’s still so much life to live……” is exquisite Rocco and my thinking exactly. Keep up the excellent writing and attitude!

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Rocco Pendola's avatar

Thank you, Dale! I appreciate it. Hopefully, you will be back in Spain soon!

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Phyllis Safiya Gabriel's avatar

I really enjoy and actually love reading everything you are writing about.

Last time I posted anything , I said my experiences concurs with everything you are experiencing. You made the right decision.

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Rocco Pendola's avatar

Nice to hear from you again. I appreciate it.

It was definitely the right choice to move here. It's everything we expected and more.

Thanks for the birthday wishes. One more month in my 40s though!!

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Olaf Ransome's avatar

Kudos on plotting a path to where you sit now and thanks for taking us on the journey.

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Rocco Pendola's avatar

Muchas gracias, chico. I appreciate it.

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