A minor new plumbing issue was found today that we hope to get fixed tomorrow. I spent much of the afternoon running errands. These took longer than expected, but that was due to the many conversations I had with people along the way. When paying a bill, I had a long chat with someone I'd only seen in passing for a couple of years. It was wonderful to catch up and discuss the state of the world <smile>. At the drug store, I spoke with two staff members who I know well as a customer. The stop at the bank took me to the teller I see often, so again we had a little chat. As I walked down Main Street to the final stop, I ran into a former student who lives in the same area as I do. She always has a big smile and genuinely wants to know how I am doing <smile>. That goes both ways. All of this made me recognize that I wasn't alone even though I felt I was pushing against things all on my own.
The feeling of support made me think about the pluses of living in a small town. There are familiar people everywhere you go. I suppose this might be similar in a distinct neighbourhood of a larger city. It makes me think about where I want to live for my retirement. There are several options, but I'm not drawn to anyone in particular at this point. While doing research here, it seems odd to think of where else I might want to be. I expect it might all fall into place when the time is right.
The song chosen for today deals with that small town feel. The lyrics state "where everyone knows everyone" which can be both positive and negative. <smile> Enjoy!
I'm a Small Town -- Kenny Chesney
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