What I Love About Where I Live
@DeborahDiane (40055)
Laguna Woods, California
May 20, 2017 9:19pm CST
I have enjoyed every place where I have ever lived, for various reasons. I grew up in Missouri and lived for 25 years in Texas. I have lived in California for about 25 years.
Missouri is a beautiful state, with rolling hills and many hardwood forests. I lived there from birth until I graduated from college when I was 21.
Texas is a hot state, but it has friendly people, fabulous barbecue and a wide variety of fun activities ... from swimming in the warm Gulf of Mexico to the night life in any of the major cities.
Of all the places I have lived, however, I am best suited to Southern California. I love the warm, tropical feel of the area, especially along the Pacific Coast. I appreciate the relaxed, friendly people. There are more things to do in Southern California than I could possibly accomplish in my lifetime ... Disneyland, Sea World, Universal Studios, live theater, snow skiing in the local mountains, boating in the area lakes and, of course, the ocean.
I also like California because it tends to be politically progressive. The state legislators are currently working to see if they can put together our own single-payer healthcare system, regardless of what the federal government does with healthcare The governor plans to fight any national rollback of environmental regulations. We have among the strictest statewide gun control laws in the nation (and among the lowest rates of gun violence).
As I said, California suits me.
However, there are things I liked about every place I have lived, and I am sure there are things you like about where you live.
What are the things you love about your state, country or city?
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May 17
@Shavkat - The weather can make a big difference in how we feel about the place we live. If we like the weather, we tend to like the place we live. I'm glad you like your city.
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
22 May 17
@DeborahDiane I do like it, my friend. It is considered the Summer Capital of the Philippines. People love to visit in the city because of the cool weather, especially during Summer season.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May 17
@Shavkat - It is wonderful to have a cool place to go on vacation, when you live in a tropical country.
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 May 17
I love CT, we have beaches, hills, a mighty river and 4 seasons plus lots of history
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
24 May 17
@DeborahDiane I was born here and lived all my life here so my heart is here but I do love our area pf Florida and the little town where our cottage in PA is hs a lot of old fashioned charm.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
26 May 17
@BelleStarr - There are so many wonderful places to live in this world. I know that @LadyDuck loves Switzerland and @DianneN also loves both Connecticut and Florida, like you do. I love California, but I also enjoyed living in Texas and Missouri. We have a beautiful world.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
24 May 17
@BelleStarr - You are the second person on this post who mentioned how much you love Connecticut. It sounds like a wonderful place to live!
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
21 May 17
I was born in Italy and lived there until I was 25. From Italy we moved to Monte-Carlo and lived there 30 years. We finally moved to Switzerland where we decided to retire. Italy is a beautiful country, to go there as a tourist. I loved Monte-Carlo, it was a fairy tale city. The weather was beautiful, great people, overlooking the Mediterranean sea but... to expensive to retire there. Switzerland is perfect for us now, safe, clean, very quiet people, excellent health system, that is important when you age.
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@LadyDuck (458091)
• Switzerland
22 May 17
@DeborahDiane We visited many times the United States, asking for a green card to move there was too much a trouble, so we decided to stay in Europe. Switzerland was the best country in our opinion. We are one hour drive from our native city, close to France and Germany if we want to visit, but outside the EU and all their problems.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May 17
@LadyDuck - I did not realize that Switzerland was not part of the EU. That probably is ideal for the citizens of Switzerland. It is also very convenient for traveling to other countries.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May 17
@LadyDuck - My husband and I visited Switzerland when one of our daughters went to school there for a term. I agree that it would be a very nice place to retire. I can understand why you like it.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
30 May 17
i hope that single payer thingy works out well fer all. we're 'bout down to a single insurance company'n our state - one which lots cannot afford to pay fer/use.
new mexico 'tis a vast wonderland filled with vistas, mesas, buttes, arroyos, cacti, hidden treasures (aka: waterfalls'n some'f the oddest 'f places) 'n then there's the mountains 'n rollin' hills. my most fav thingy 'bout 't though? the small population :D
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@crazyhorseladycx (39515)
• United States
31 May 17
@DeborahDiane i sorta dropped off the 'nline planet fer a bit. too many irons'n the fire that needed my 'ttention. i fell'n love with the wide open spaces (well, used to be, folks jest keep movin' out here 'n're messin' 'p my views 'f sunrises/sets these days). a drastic change from the hills 'f middle tennessee, lol.
there's many places here i've yet to see 'n keep hopin' the health'll improve 'nough fer me to do jest that.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Jun 17
@crazyhorseladycx - I hope your health does improve and you get to see more of the world. We live in a beautiful country and, as you say, there seems to be fewer open spaces.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
31 May 17
@crazyhorseladycx - I thought you had dropped out. I'm glad to see you back here. I agree that New Mexico is a vast wonderland. When we lived in Texas, we often vacationed in New Mexico. We went to Inn of the Mountain Gods several times, as well as Red River, Angel Fire and Carlsbad Caverns. We have many happy memories of your state!
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@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
21 May 17
I've lived in Rhode Island for all but 10 years of my life. Those 10 years were spent in Connecticut. I think I would have stayed in CT for the rest of my life if I hadn't been called back home to care for my mother. Rhode Island is lovely but politics are very corrupt and that makes me miserable. But now that I've hit rock bottom financially, there's no where else I can go, so I've made the best of it.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May 17
@CRK109 - Living on the other side of the U.S., I did not know that Rhode Island was politically corrupt. I am sorry to hear that. I know that Connecticut is a beautiful state, but I don't know much about Rhode Island. I hope you are at least comfortable there.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May 17
@CRK109 - It sounds as if you have settled into a comfortable living situation. I think we are all happier when we feel safe and comfortable, no matter where we call home.
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@CRK109 (14558)
• United States
22 May 17
@DeborahDiane I'm relatively happy in my apartment. I've been here just over a year now and as long as I keep my mind busy, I'm good. Once I have a little more money saved up, I'm going to try going on a day trip every week, just to get out and find something to do. This is a great state if you have a car. Being so small, you can really travel around and see everything. Not having a car is tough. But with the good weather upon us, there is so much more going on.
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@magnumopus (1647)
• Singapore
21 May 17
The scenery in the picture looks so very beautiful.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May 17
@magnumopus - Laguna Beach is one of the prettiest beach towns in Southern California. We feel very lucky to live just 4 miles from this beach. I walk there several times a week. What do you like about living in Singapore?
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@sjvg1976 (41131)
• Delhi, India
23 May 17
I don't like the place (DELHI) where I am presently living. It's the most polluted place , very less greenery, buildings everywhere. I always wishes to live in village area where things are more natural but my job doesn't permit it. Hope after retirement from job I may search such place and will shift there.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
24 May 17
@sjvg1976 - That is something to look forward to in the future ... moving to a small village where you can enjoy your retirement in peace. I hope it all works out for you.
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@prashu228 (37526)
• India
21 May 17
I like the place where I live, with beaches and mountains around us
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May 17
@prashu228 - I have seen some photos of very pretty places in India. I am sure it is nice near the beach, surrounded by mountains.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May 17
@jstory07 - I have visited Oregon and thought it was lovely. I imagine living in a small town in Oregon, surrounded by mountains, would be very tranquil!
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
1 Sep 17
@Fleura - I have never been to Wales, although I have been to London. Now that I have seen this photo of Wales, I would love to go there!
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@DianneN (246819)
• United States
22 May 17
Home is where the heart is, and my heart is in Connecticut where I was born and bred. We have a lovely history, shoreline, rolling hills, small mountains for winter skiing, forest, lakes, ponds, saltwater marshes, rivers, and four distinct seasons. It is close to Manhattan and Boston, and filled with museums, restaurants, zoos, and wonderful things to do and see.
I live in a small town with only a town green in which is our town hall, library, senior center, and a church. Each home is on a minimum of 1 1/2 acres. We have two+ acres and are fortunate in that the woods behind us is a conservation trust, meaning no homes can be built there.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May 17
@DianneN - Your town in Connecticut sounds charming. I have seen photos of your house that you have posted, and it looks lovely. I can see why your heart is there!
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
23 May 17
@DianneN - I can see why having both places would be twice as much fun!
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@DianneN (246819)
• United States
23 May 17
@DeborahDiane Thank you. We have lots of room here, but I do love our little dollhouse in FL, too.
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@just4him (306196)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
21 May 17
I've lived in a few places as well. California, Guam, Illinois, and Wisconsin. I was born and raised in Wisconsin. I was in the Navy, stationed in San Diego where I met my husband and from there we went to Guam, and back to San Diego where he finished his Naval career, and then to Illinois for 11 years and then back to Wisconsin. I loved Guam. For a person who loves winter, I truly enjoyed the tropic weather of Guam. I wasn't enamored with California or Illinois. Wisconsin is okay. It's a beautiful state with rolling hills in the center of the state that make it gorgeous. We also have some great National Forests and lakes ideal for camping. The weather is also perfect, or it was until there was a shift in the weather and winter has been almost unseen the last few years. We've gotten snow, but not like we used to.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
22 May 17
@just4him - You are the first person I have ever "spoken" with who actually lived in Guam. That is wonderful that you liked it. I have mentioned it on my retirement blog (baby-boomer-retirement.com) as a good alternative for people who want to retire somewhere exotic, but don't want to live in an unfamiliar country and learn a new language, new laws, and new monetary system. The U.S. territories, like Guam, American Samoa, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico give people a option.
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@just4him (306196)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 May 17
@DeborahDiane Yes they do. I was there for a little over a year and totally enjoyed it.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
5 Nov 17
I live in Jerusalem which is the capital of Israel. I love it so much. We have the Kotel here, we have the Old City of Jerusalem and we have nice weather in spring and I love summer. What I like most is where I live. I have a porch where I can sit out in the summer and get a tan. I can have a succa on my porch for Sukkot and a special place for my scooter.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
6 Nov 17
@Hannihar - I really enjoyed reading how much you love your home of Jerusalem. I have never been there, but I have had several friends who have been there and they loved it, too.
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@Hannihar (129470)
• Israel
6 Nov 17
@DeborahDiane
Thank you Deborah-Diane. I feel Jerusalem is very special. I am glad your friends loved visiting here. If you ever have the opportunity you should come see if for yourself and discover it with you eyes.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
7 Nov 17
@Hannihar - Yes, I would love to visit Jerusalem. It is on my "bucket list." 
@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
24 May 17
@YrNemo - I completely understand. My husband and I have picked out the place where we hope to move next. It is a high-rise senior condo complex within our current retirement community. The difference is that they provide dinner every night in the high-rise condos. I think we might move there in the next year or two and hope that is the place we will live the rest of our lives. I don't like to move, either. It is a lot of work. Hopefully, one more move and I'm done.
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@DeborahDiane (40055)
• Laguna Woods, California
23 May 17
@YrNemo - You must have finally found a place you really like. I hope you get to continue to live there.
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@YrNemo (20261)
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23 May 17
@DeborahDiane The funny thing is, I didn't want to leave other places either. Something always happened suddenly to force the move. I am crossing my fingers for this time. (I am too old for this sort of packing things and moving again...)
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