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Judy Evans @JudyEv (382036) • Rockingham, Australia 10 Jul

We’ve recently had two short road trips. It’s winter in Australia and not really tourist season but we still get a lot of sunny weather. We headed east into the country areas, through small towns and countryside. It struck me...

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Are we prone to greater self-improvement living in cities compared to small towns?

Anish Asokan @RevivedWarrior (3853) • India 4 Jan 25

Living in cities have big advantages. You have better job opportunities and there is better infrastructure and health care compared to small towns. You can also get good exposure to different people, perspectives, culture and...

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Mini horses and have a great holiday/Christmas/whatever

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382036) • Rockingham, Australia 21 Dec 18

We are leaving shortly to visit my sister so I thought I should wish you all a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays or whatever else you’d like to be wished in case I don’t get back here before Christmas. Quite likely I’ll be able to...

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Enjoying Telluride

RasmaSandra @RasmaSandra (97990) • Daytona Beach, Florida 22 Nov 18

Exploring further possibilities of small towns in the U.S. we come to the state of Colorado and the town of Telluride. This was once a silver mining town. The highlight here is the lovely Bridal Veil waterfall. All around there...

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the rocky mountains

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Everyone is so concerned about all the recent disasters, Irma is now on our minds

rebelann1949 @rebelann (117220) • El Paso, Texas 8 Sep 17

Thank you @Baya78 for making us aware that more help is needed in TX. She mentioned a couple small towns that were severely hit by Harvey yet the news media concentrated on Houston. The towns she mentioned are Rockport and...

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A hoppin' little town: Gillman, MN

Faye @FayeHazel (40230) • United States 27 Apr 17

So, about 15 miles away from me is the town of Gilman, MN. Even though Gilman is less than 300 people - it is a hoppin' little place. Gilman features a huge farm and home store, several cafes, a bar, Church, autobody and bank....

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Internet is not a given.

marguicha @marguicha (230350) • Chile 19 Aug 16

I am in my aunt´s house in San Fernando. I´m having a lovely time, but last night I could not say goodnight to you. There was no internet. First I tried to downlad a book from Amazon. There are free books there and although the...

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News Flash: The Horse NOT arrested in Paradise Caifornia

The Horse @TheHorse (238298) • Walnut Creek, California 11 Jul 16

What is it about small towns that bring out the best in me? I met with a few music friends in Paradise CA this past weekend. Paradise is a smallish town in the foothills of the High Sierra, up near Chico CA. We played a Saturday...

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Abbeville, Alabama

brucemcclendon @brucemcclendon (56) • United States 22 Dec 11

Have you ever been to Abbeville? I believe the small towns of America are the most interesting places for tourists. For years my wife and I have found treasure after treasure by travelling through little places and avoiding the...

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betsyraeduke @betsyraeduke (2669) • United States 10 Nov 11

I have always felt drawn to small towns. Larger towns and Cities, (small or large), are okay to visit, work in, or go shopping in, however, I prefer small towns to live in. That's just my preference. Anyway, I am curious to...

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Do you miss your hometown ?

greenline @greenline (14838) • Canada 1 Oct 11

People have to move to new places for different reasons. I was born and brought up in a small town, far from big cities. My relatives have been living there for years. I had to leave my hometown some years ago while searching for...

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It's official COPS CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT DONUTS

shantiquarian @shantiquarian (146) • United States 7 Jul 09

Would you believe that police officer could be so addicted to donuts that they would buy their own donut shop. Check out this story on www.copsdoughnuts.com and tell me that this isn't small town USA at it's best.

Small Town Living Where Everybody Knows You and Your Business

syeryn @syeryn (573) • United States 10 Jan 09

I live in a small town and at times it can be really comforting to know that 95% of the community know you. Everywhere you go people stop and talk to you. If your kids do something you should know about your phone will ring 10...

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Where is your favorite place to meet new people?

AnnaB7 @AnnaB7 (756) • United States 17 Jul 08

Or to find new friends? I have stayed home so long I don't even know where to meet new people, and I am thinking I really need to start getting out more. Do you think it is easier to live in a city or a small town, and what...

where do you call home

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Real Friends

treastrinity @treastrinity (25) • United States 8 Apr 08

I recently saw a post with this title. I am not a Jerry Springer episode. I live in a small town. I have three children in school. It seems like the only way to make friends around here is to visit the bar! Not for me! I volunteer...

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Richards Texas

lancingboy @lancingboy (1385) • United States 23 Mar 08

Has anyone been to Richards, Texas before? It is in Grimes county I think. Either Grimes or Walker. It is a really small town near Montgomery (Montgomery is the birth place of the Texas flag). Anyways, there are lots of...

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City, small town or country.

jillhill @jillhill (37353) • United States 5 Mar 08

Where did you grow up? I spent part of my life on a farm..then moved to a small town. I live in a little bit bigger town now and really like all the opportunities that are available. Like a theater to see plays..two malls..etc. I...

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urban vs rural living

emilywickersham @emilywickersham (56) • United States 6 Sep 07

Am I the only one who thinks urban life is superior to rural life? Due to circumstances beyond my control I live in a small town at the moment, and although its a beautiful place I would move back to a city in a heartbeat. Living...

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Why do people gather and stare at horrific car wrecks?

pamthegypsy @pamthegypsy (136) • United States 12 Jul 07

Very early this morning, as I sat typing here in MyLot I heard an engine roar, a screech of tires and then 2 house shaking booms. And then my lights went out. I live in a tiny southern town on a "highway" 2 whole lanes! And we...

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Generosity of friends

raydene @raydene (9871) • United States 29 Jun 07

Relationships are something we seldom think much about.We see people every day and don't think much about it until something happens to someone. My 54 year old brother Steve went into seizures and was taken to one hospital then...

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