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City Girl-Country Girl

City Girl-Country Girl I swore I would never live in a small town. I wanted noise, people and the  roar of the crowd. Crowded restaurants, highways, Exhaust fumes galore. Sounds of police cars all over town. Lounges, theaters and 24 hour anything! Those bright lights, you know? And twenty-four action, no matter where you go. I never dreamt I would end up in agricultural, wine-country USA. Here, street lights are not ugly, bright and garish. As for churches, there are many to choose from and to cherish. No security cameras in unwanted places to get your mugshot, how disgraceful that is! Where verdant trees grow and gardens bloom year round. 125 varieties of grapes, too? Ga-zounds! And stores are not jammed and parking for all abounds. Where all in my neighborhood wave as we pass each other in snow free cars. And life is more than good here. It grows by leaps and bounds. Have to say...life here is more than heavenly and a daily treat! July 11, 2019 Noon PST

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Date: 7/12/2019 9:38:00 PM
What a nice contrast, Panagiota. It sounds lovely where you are. ~Mark
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/12/2019 10:59:00 PM
Mark, it is lovely . The contrast is night and day. I grew up in Chicago and so glad I left. I need not say more. It was once , wonderful! God take care of all living there. Winters and I, clash but loved theater and food there. Panagiota
Date: 7/12/2019 9:36:00 AM
"in snow-free cars" - now, this appeals to me greatly. I am a country girl. My dream was to always become a grandma and live in the country! I get this.
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Date: 7/12/2019 9:50:00 AM
Grandmas love it here, and all ages. Snow free cars...oh, the best. Snow and I do not mix.nor noise except for music...Panagiota
Date: 7/12/2019 2:56:00 AM
Lucky you...
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Date: 7/12/2019 7:37:00 AM
You are so right. It's a blessing also Panagiota
Date: 7/11/2019 9:39:00 PM
Happy for you. It's so much better and healthier in the country, though it does take some getting used to for many an urbanite. :) gw
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Date: 7/11/2019 11:19:00 PM
Righto, Gershon. It did.. Psychologically and spiritually and better for my soul and psyche. All that wonderful air and blue skies! awesome. Panagiota
Date: 7/11/2019 3:38:00 PM
I have always loved the country. It sounds like you really enjoy where you are now. Nice one :)
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 7/11/2019 3:46:00 PM
Glad you considered the poem nice. I do like the country side more.The serenity, the flowers, the oranges in the backyard, too. Bless you...Panagiota
Date: 7/11/2019 3:01:00 PM
Wow..you have many choices,Jenn which is great. Did not know your Dad was British! England might be cool. I know nothing about where to live there. I would choose a country with a high economy, the least violence for sure. Sounds romantic to me! Yo will make the right choice. Hugs,,,Panagiota
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Date: 7/11/2019 2:26:00 PM
It certainly sounds beautiful Panagiota - also tired of living near the hustle and bustle of city life but confused as to where we will land up, as we are selling both our houses, and feel a little irresponsible right now - our boys grown up married and happy - the world is our oyster -they say Vietnam is cheap and cheerful and awesome to live there, but there again Stratford upon Avon and York are my favs. in England, and my Dad was British, or maybe Spain or Greece? Confused couple Hugs, Jenn.
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Date: 7/11/2019 3:02:00 PM
Jenn, see above box..my dopey error. PR

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