Posts made by author 'Paige O. Roberts'
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Moving Into Town
I was recently talking with one of my regular customers at my store about the local area, and she was surprised to learn I've lived here all my life. Alternatively, I was surprised to learn that she has not lived here much longer than a few years. She looked at me somewhat sheepishly and asked what I thought of new folks moving into the area. I realized she was probably expecting some sort of sarcastic response, or an overall general disdain for folks who relocated here in recent years. I explained that I think change is good (and necessary).
I don't feel any type of negativity towards folks who move into the area. Most of the time, I feel really inspired by the people I meet who have moved here, because with new people come new minds and new ideas. They not only have a different perspective from living elsewhere, but they...