Growing up in a rural area, I find my life near our city to be exciting and strangely comforting. Reflecting on my past ventures into cities like Flint or Detroit, the cities of my childhood lack a certain vibe that exists here. Of course, both of those cities I mentioned have a huge reputation for violence and economic hardship, but as I'm from Michigan they are places that shaped my worldview. And while I have an idealistic and romanticized view of my adopted city of Greensboro, I'm even more in love with North Carolina's state capital, Raleigh. This year we have made plans to take a train to Raleigh on New Years Eve to experience the cultural explosion of the First Night Festival. It is becoming a family tradition that we all love.
Do you have places that you visit during the holidays that help you feel connected to your community?
These are spectacular! This post truly warmed my soul. :)
ReplyDeleteHow very pretty! Elliot looks so happy in his picture with you. A night of memory making, for sure :) When our children were little, it was an annual tradition to drive down into the village to view the Christmas lights after suppertime. It was always very busy, so we just drove slowly both ways and did not attempt to park anywhere.
ReplyDeleteI saw that photo of you and Elliot on facebook, and it is such a lovely one. What a fantastic Christmas tree. This really is a special time of the year, isn't it? Thank you for sharing this event with us my friend. Hugs.
ReplyDeleteFantastic, love this post heaps
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