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That was a great encounter! So many judge others from a different based on our culture.
posted by
Annicita
on July 5, 2021 at 2:49 PM
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Good afternoon
Happy 4th of July. Your last paragraph says it all. I live in a town much like the one that you described where you knew everyone, where they lived, worked, etc... I love America, mostly for the way it was when I was growing up, but I still have faith in the failing system that is unraveling in front of our eyes today. It isn't too late for people to change their ways and go back to being kind and more understanding of others' opinions and needs. Our nation could use a gentler administration that runs on the good for all.
posted by
Sherri_G
on July 4, 2021 at 12:42 PM
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I have lived both sides of small minded country places. First as a kid from Pioneer Stock both sides of my family, Born with a spoon in my mouth. Not silver but perfectly respected...
Around here I will never be acceptable in so called polite society for I am suspicious. married a Catholic (big Sin) and have an accent people struggle with which sets me apart.
Small towns or areas are really difficult places to move into.
posted by
Kabu
on July 4, 2021 at 12:17 PM
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Well Pat it is really great to remember how against all adversity you became well educated and developed a way of making the best of somewhat hard times.
I always wished I had been better educated but it was hard times and leaving school at 14 one just made the best of helping one's father who had pneumonia three times and of course there was no specific drug for that malady in those days.
posted by
C_C_T
on July 4, 2021 at 9:53 AM
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Good Morning
Pat, I love your post. I've lived in small towns and of course, Cleveland is a big city and I've seen everything that you mention in your post. I think I prefer the big city because small towns can be rough to deal with if anyone stands out in any way. Some people can be unmerciful. I've never had any trouble but I know the way it is.
posted by
Goldiec
on July 4, 2021 at 7:54 AM
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