I like having space and nature around me with accessibility to amenities and people

Less crowded. We have a 2nd home in Vermont. We love the peacefulness

I love both. There’s energy in big, safe cities like Boston and Paris that energize my body and mind. There’s energy in nature that lifts me to an almost blissful state. If I had to pick one it would be less crowded. But thankfully I’m free to enjoy both!

I prefer a less crowded place. I can think clearly- too crowded is too distracting?

I also like a less crowded place, but to be close enough where I can shop around and see civilization, but also have a quiet place to create a little sanctuary for my family!

I prefer a less crowded place I live in the Berkshires on a private dirt road 1 mile in from a main road on a lake in the woods, this time of year most of the seasonal folks are long gone and me and a couple others on the lake have it all to our self’s till Memorial day weekend , I don’t mind the 30 min travel to work its a small price to pay.

I prefer to live in a less crowded place. I enjoy the trees, the lake & my hummingbirds. My place of peace.

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Less crowded place.

I live in a very quiet neighborhood on a 1.5 acre lot. My back yard is secluded by trees and my neighbors houses are at least 100 feet away on either side. However, we are 5 minutes away from US Rt I-75 and the Ohio Turnpike. Toledo Express Airport is 10 minutes away and Detroit metro is 50 minutes. Other than the weekly National Guard jets flying over and an occasional cargo plane it is very peaceful and quiet and we love it. I will take the noise of the jets for their beauty and the security that they offer. God bless America!

I live in Calgary, Alberta. I like living in the city but in a single family house on a small lot, 10 mins from my office. To get the outdoors experience I drive one hour to play in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. The best of both worlds.

I like to work in the City. Lots of opportunity, but live on the outskirts where there is more land and spacious feel. Being close to the city gives more than work than just work: Museums, sports, shows and night life to name a few.

I much prefer rural to urban living. I’d like to live in the country but within 100 miles from a small to medium city. I’ve been to some of the world’s “great” cities (Rome, Berlin, Barcelona, Seoul, Tokyo, New York City, Las Angeles) and found them cold and soulless. There’s a charm to a small city that has just enough to meet your needs. At least that’s how I feel about it.

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I like the diversity and push to grow and “keeping up” found in busier places but require periodical breaks to a more secluded and relaxing atmosphere to recenter and recharge. Is living in between an option?

If so, I’d love to live right on the cusp where a few steps to the left is the hustle and grind of everyday people in the city while a few steps in the other direction could be nature such as mountains with creeks and nothing but natural sounds or a secluded beach listening to the waves crash into shore. This type of balance is difficult to achieve but well worth the effort in finding it in my opinion.

I live in a farm in Kansas. The town closest to me has a population of 350. I love living in a very rural area. The only thing I dislike about it is in order for my kids to pursue an interest it is either online or I drive an hour away to do it.

I like to think that I could adapt and do either!

LESS CROWDED. QUALITY OVER QUANTITY. LESS CLUTTER. LESS COMMITTMENTS ETC ETC ETC. We should all try to simplify.

Time for a career move to shake things up!

We have to remember to take care of ourselves first so we are able to take care of others.

I love the sun! And the moon! Have a wonderful day.

Sunny here in Chicagoland!

I like the pic of your little friend with an ear of corn. I’m easily amused!

This is exactly what my father (your grandfather) taught us. Work your shift, then “do a little bit more”. He often worked two jobs then came home to work in the garden, which provided a good bit of food for his family.

Definitely agree. Some people wait for the warmth of the fire to put more logs on. I’m of the belief that when i put logs on the fire the warmth is sure to come.

“Always give them a little more than they expect “
Phil Mitchell – my Dad

Larry,

I enjoy your daily notes. Another truth that needs to be told is that those values you stated are not Republican or Democrat, Conservative, Moderate or Progressive. They are held by folks across those parties, various religions and various trades. And just because some politician makes decisions compliant with some of those truths does not make him a saint or a cult figure. As we have seen by the prior President who committed many sins, lies and was responsible for divisive and misleading language that caused the January 6th riots, one must focus on the issues in civil manner, not personalities when choosing our leaders today. Our democracy is at stake and the ends do not justify the means used sometimes.

Best Regards,

Roger

I too am grateful for those who tell the truth. It never hurts for it to be said and it emboldens others to also speak the truth and know that they are not alone in their convictions

I agree with you 100%.

Absolutely correct 1000%! A saint I am not, however I tell people up front if they don’t want to hear the truth then don’t ask me a question. Anyone who looks at my FB page can tell you that I am strong in my Faith, I love my Son and my family more than life itself and my beliefs whether religious or political are unwavering.

Very well written and I agree with your points. I find it particularly disturbing when employers encourage their employers to lie in order to meet the company’s objectives. No amount of money is worth compromising your morals but unfortunately, many people feel stuck where they are.

Right on Larry! It’s amazing how many people ignore the documented failures of alternative governing. Capitalism has by far lifted more folks out of poverty and helped more average men and women achieve greater success than any other system ever conceived…

I have been at the bottom of the field and worked my way up to business owner. One of the things I heard the most from the bottom was all of the grumbling about all of the “rich” people who had so much more money than them and yet didn’t seem to work as hard for it. I for one am extremely thankful for “rich” people who have more money than me and want to buy what I have to offer. It’s what gives me the opportunity to rise to the next level and eventually their level. They should teach these principles of capitalism in school and then maybe we would have people who learned how working hard and doing good work can pick them up to “rich” status.

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FACT: Poverty thresholds are produced by the U.S. Census Bureau, and are calculated for people whose poverty status can be determined. By definition, this does not include the homeless population, nor does it include people living in prisons, nursing homes, or college dorms. Moreover, child poverty in the US has actually *increased* in the past two decades.

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Homeless individuals often own iPhones, it is true! It’s the only way they can at least try to find work, to stay in touch with loved ones. A cell phone in 2022 is not a luxury, as this post implies.
Sneakers? Dogwhistle much?
And then there’s the “enough to eat” myth. People who work 40+ hours a week but are not paid a living wage do NOT have enough to eat, and must rely on SNAP (food stamps) to feed themselves and their family. The large corporations who “compete” to sell made-in-China goods for lower and lower prices (as lauded elsewhere in this post) do not pay a living wage to their millions of minimum-wage employees. And the US taxpayer picks up the rest via SNAP.

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Translation: if you’re poor, it’s your own fault.

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FACT: the rich can afford healthcare insurance, which is increasingly out-of-reach for many Americans. Moreover, the policies, with increasing frequency, have such high deductibles and co-pays, they effectively make seeing a doctor unaffordable. It’s called “underinsurance”. And it’s responsible for people’s cancer getting to advanced and incurable stages (among other illnesses) before the individual finally seeks care, thus the rich DO have something that makes the difference, that keeps “suffering and early death” at bay, compared to their less-wealthy counterparts.

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This is warmed-over Ayn Rand nonsense. Rand, by the way, needed to rely on Social Security and Medicare in her old age, but insisted on using a different name to claim the the services, as she realized she was hypocritically doing the very thing she’d once sneered at others for doing.)

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FACT: Social Democracies like Norway, Denmark, and Finland have far higher standards of living for ALL citizens and regularly rank in the top 3 for happiness and longevity. Their infant mortality rates are far lower than that of the US. In countries where college education and trade school are either free or affordable, and citizens are better educated, earning potential rises accordingly. The US is the only “developed” nation that does not have universal healthcare. We are the only country where getting sick can cost you your life savings–over 500K Americans declare medical bankruptcy every year. It is estimated that over 50K Americans die needlessly, too, because they could not afford to see a doctor.

But feel free to insist that Magical Capitalism is the best and only way. “The American Dream”–it’s called that because you have to be asleep to believe it. — George Carlin.