This Is My Town....

In the past, I had lived in larger cities like Omaha, NE, Lincoln, NE, Youngstown, OH, Phoenix, AZ and Sioux Falls, SD. I loved the options of things to do, the places to go, and the different places to eat.

I never wanted to live in a small town. But, the more that I live here, the more that I don't want to leave.

My town is reeking with nostalgia and of days gone by. There are actually people here who have lived in the same house that they grew up in, and raised their children in. Neighbors actually know your name, who your children are, and what your dog's name is. And they all keep tabs on each other. Crime is virtually non exist in this town, with the last "crime wave" being some kids stuck some stickers on the stop sign on the way to the first day of school.







This is the view of the busiest street in our town on a Saturday afternoon, both directions from the view of my front porch. Notice the traffic jam....


















The hardware store is closed at 4pm on Saturdays, and all day Sundays. But, the people there know you, know your house, and are able to help get the right tools for the right job, no matter how big or small.












The local cafe is only open for breakfast and lunch, not wanting to compete with the pizza parlor for dinner.





If you want ice cream on a hot day, or fresh coffee on a cooler day, our ice cream shop is the place to go. It's also "THE" hangout for anyone and everyone, and the town news and gossip flies there frequently.




These are some of the reasons that I love my town. It's small, and in some ways, backwards. But, we are growing. Why, just last month, the bank changed its hours to be open on Wednesdays now. The post office is still closed for lunch, though. The social events of the year are opening day for the local youth baseball/softball leagues, and the community wide garage sale.

The people are friendly, and big hearted. I love being able to walk to the little store to get a gallon of milk or other necessity. I love being able to have my hubby walk the block to work and come home for lunch with us. The park is only 1 block away, and the post office and bank are in my backyard. I have lived in many places, but I think that this has been the best so far to raise our family. I would love to have you visit and see for yourself!