small town

[Jenni Marie]

It's quiet here. Simple: that's the word. I could ride a bike down the middle of the street, take a walk at midnight, and sit the baby on my lap in the car. Beer from a can, wine coolers on the porch, homemade potato salad, and grilled dogs with relish make me forget the tastes of the city. Cars stay parked in their driveways with doors unlocked. Visitors are always welcome. 

[Cita]

Simple, yes, but often the human lives are just as complicated underneath the hum of the cicadas.  Makes them worth writing about, as Harper Lee and others knew.

[Jeanette Cheezum]

And conversation would go on for hours if everyone had time.

[Mike Handley]

I've lived in many. I've also lived well outside any town, large or small. For me, the word is privacy. No, wait ... maybe it's unfettered.

[Angela]

Are you that new family that just moved in across the street? ;)

You sum it all up.  Everyone needs to know there are still places like this.  Now go sit in a swing.

[Teresa]

This six is like a wood porch and swing, a cold glass of iced tea with a wedge of lemon.  Love it.  Small towns rule.  Cities are for getting mentally tasered and burned out.  Small towns are for real lives, real people.  Peace.  Faved.

[Gita]

Absolutely right about the peace of mind that allows you to park without locking. When we lived out in the country we hardly ever locked the doors of anything. The tool shed had three walls so we could drive the mower in and out. Thank you for the reminder. I have missed it fiercely since moving to the city.

[Joey Delgado]

Well written, simple imagery, and potato salad. All my favorite things. Nice job, Jen. :)

[bolton carley]

a small town girl's everyday reality. :)