What race are you? How do you answer this question? We have been conditioned to answer, “Caucasian,” or “African American,” “Hispanic,” “Asian,” etc. Many think in terms of skin color, white, black, br...  more What race are you? How do you answer this question? We have been conditioned to answer, “Caucasian,” or “African American,” “Hispanic,” “Asian,” etc. Many think in terms of skin color, white, black, brown, etc.  As far as the Bible is concerned, there are many nationalities, but there is only one race! Therefore, when you fill out a form asking you what race you are, why not simply answer: The Human Race?   Having said that, whether or not the attack on this Asian woman was called a racially motivated attack is irrelevant. Skin color is irrelevant. One's nationality is irrelevant. Regardless of our nationality or skin color, an attack is an attack and it should have been stopped.  I do agree with you that there will be more attacks. There always are. And, unfortunately, many of them will be irresponsibly labeled as racist attacks. All of this politically correct terminology has invaded our society, shoved down our throats, and so entrenche...    less

Guns are not the problem people are. Guns are nothing but a tool and in the hands of one man, they can be used to maintain freedom and protect the family. While in the hands of another it’s a potential weapon of mass destruction.  Gun-control a...  moreGuns are not the problem people are. Guns are nothing but a tool and in the hands of one man, they can be used to maintain freedom and protect the family. While in the hands of another it’s a potential weapon of mass destruction.  Gun-control and gun confiscation measures affect only the law-abiding citizens who are lawful gun owners. They do nothing to stop the criminal element. Gun control isn’t about guns or safety. It’s about control of the people. Gun Control is a euphemism for "disarm the public" The real purpose is to leave only "officials" armed.  Gun control has always been controversial. And there’s a reason it’s controversial — gun control doesn’t work. If gun control only stopped criminals and made the world safe, there would be no controversy at all. But that’s not the case, is it? It remains among the most controversial of political policies and there’s a reason, and I repeat: It doesn’t work as advertised.  Most new gu...    less

 What would I have done? Whether or not the assailant had a knife wouldn't matter to me. I would have done all that I could to help this woman. The men that did nothing to help this poor lady will have to live with their own cowardice for the rest of...  more What would I have done? Whether or not the assailant had a knife wouldn't matter to me. I would have done all that I could to help this woman. The men that did nothing to help this poor lady will have to live with their own cowardice for the rest of their lives.  

  We're getting on and off rain showers which will occur pretty much all week long.

 One can say that I'm a non-vax folk. However, none of my reasons for not taking the vaccine have anything to do with my independence being insulted. For me, it's a matter of trust. My trust in this supposed life-saving wonder drug isn't there. My tr...  more One can say that I'm a non-vax folk. However, none of my reasons for not taking the vaccine have anything to do with my independence being insulted. For me, it's a matter of trust. My trust in this supposed life-saving wonder drug isn't there. My trust in its supposed effectiveness isn't there. My trust in all of the accolades being heaped upon it isn't there. And my trust in those doing the heaping isn't there. :)  

  The Fourth Amendment protects Americans “against unreasonable searches and seizures.”  Joe Biden’s administration, troublingly, believes warrantless seizure of your firearms is perfectly reasonable even if the reason to belie...  more  The Fourth Amendment protects Americans “against unreasonable searches and seizures.”  Joe Biden’s administration, troublingly, believes warrantless seizure of your firearms is perfectly reasonable even if the reason to believe you pose a danger to yourself or others is practically nonexistent. To put it another way, Joe Biden is urging the Supreme Court to impose restrictions on the Fourth Amendment protections and permit warrantless gun confiscation.  It's one thing if a known felon possesses firearms but it looks as if Joe Biden wants to include all law-abiding, lawful gun owners in his attack against the fourth Amendment. I can't give you are the reason why Joe Biden isn't against the 4th Amendment because it looks to me like he is against it.  less

From as far back as I can remember, I was exposed to music. I love music. I love to sing to music. Music generates emotions in me like nothing else. I listen to a song and I think, yes, now that was a great song! When I hear it I may cheer, cry, or both. ...  moreFrom as far back as I can remember, I was exposed to music. I love music. I love to sing to music. Music generates emotions in me like nothing else. I listen to a song and I think, yes, now that was a great song! When I hear it I may cheer, cry, or both. Though I have heard great music in my life, it wasn't until the last few years that I have really heard this music as it was intended to be heard. Not with just the mind but with the heart.  My favorite music to listen to is the old church hymns written in the sixteen hundreds to the early nineteen hundreds. And, believe it or not, I love classical music. It's hard for me to put into words just how great and just how epic this music is to me. Sorry about rambling on so but music moves me. :)   less

You're correct. I was incorrect in my answer. :)

That's a good question. Personally, I haven't done anything different than I did before the restrictions. If the store asks me to wear a mask when my groceries are delivered, I'll put it on. If my tax preparer asks me to wear a mask again this year, I wil...  moreThat's a good question. Personally, I haven't done anything different than I did before the restrictions. If the store asks me to wear a mask when my groceries are delivered, I'll put it on. If my tax preparer asks me to wear a mask again this year, I will. Other than that I didn't and don't wear a mask. Most people around this area didn't and don't. We're all just fine.  

 It depends on what the words are used for and how they are used. If they are used in a lying, hurtful, demoralizing, and vindictive manner, they can cause a lot of damage and quickly become boring. If words are used in a truthful uplifting, positive...  more It depends on what the words are used for and how they are used. If they are used in a lying, hurtful, demoralizing, and vindictive manner, they can cause a lot of damage and quickly become boring. If words are used in a truthful uplifting, positive manner, words never become boring. At least in my opinion anyhow. :)  

The demolition of the United States began long before 2017. America has been in a rapid moral decline for decades and all of these hate groups and hatred, in general, are only symptoms of this moral decline. And, the thing is, this moral decline is not ra...  moreThe demolition of the United States began long before 2017. America has been in a rapid moral decline for decades and all of these hate groups and hatred, in general, are only symptoms of this moral decline. And, the thing is, this moral decline is not random but rather organized destruction. The media, the entertainment industry, some of our own politicians, and academia have been in an unremitting assault on religion and traditional values for many years. Because these attacks have been going on for so long and because they are so subtle, many people have become so desensitized to them, they are all but totally oblivious to it now. So they blame the symptoms of this destruction rather than blaming the causes of it. As always, just my opinion. :)   less

  I have no idea whether or not Trump steered anyone into unwitting donations. However, although I personally don't, there have been, are now, and always will be people who make unwitting donations to who knows what person or cause.  I am a shee...  more  I have no idea whether or not Trump steered anyone into unwitting donations. However, although I personally don't, there have been, are now, and always will be people who make unwitting donations to who knows what person or cause.  I am a sheep but my Shepherd is Jesus so I'm not worried about being shorn. :)  (John 10:11-14)   

 For me personally, in regards to politicians, a simple apology won't cut it. The old adage applies here: Actions speak louder than words. Many politicians are notorious for making promises that they know they won't keep. And don't keep. They are als...  more For me personally, in regards to politicians, a simple apology won't cut it. The old adage applies here: Actions speak louder than words. Many politicians are notorious for making promises that they know they won't keep. And don't keep. They are also notorious for making insincere apologies. As we have all witnessed down through the years. Is Governor Cuomo's apology sincere? I lean towards no on that. But, I guess we'll find out eventually. This is only my opinion of course. :)  

Yes, I worry for them as well. It breaks my heart to see so many being put through this.

There's nothing wrong with being available to help someone but being obsessed with the idea is unworkable because you can't help everyone all the time. I used to have that obsession and would feel guilty if I couldn't help everyone all the time. It got to...  moreThere's nothing wrong with being available to help someone but being obsessed with the idea is unworkable because you can't help everyone all the time. I used to have that obsession and would feel guilty if I couldn't help everyone all the time. It got to the point where it began to take a toll on me mentally and physically. One person can't save the whole world. However, if you can be there for two or three people, those same two or three people can be there for two or three others. It's the old snowball effect. A pay it forward situation. One person starts the process and it grows from there. Helping just one person can start something big. At least, that's how I see anyhow. I may be wrong. :)  less

  People still get involved but it seems that less and less do. Why? It could be from fear. Or perhaps complacency. Lack of compassion and love due to cold and hardened hearts. Or all of the above. Though it saddens me to see people act that way, I c...  more  People still get involved but it seems that less and less do. Why? It could be from fear. Or perhaps complacency. Lack of compassion and love due to cold and hardened hearts. Or all of the above. Though it saddens me to see people act that way, I can still try to do what I can to help those in need.Will we ever get back to the days when if your barn burned down all your neighbors would come to help build a new one? Well, people still do that but not to the extent they used to.   There are many good people in this country. But I believe it's going to take a lot of work, a lot of cooperation, a lot of sacrifices, and a lot of giving and taking to get back to anything close to resembling what we once had. I'm always hopeful. :)  less

It is against the law for any driver in Michigan to text while driving. Talking on the phone while driving is banned only for teens on a driver’s permit, truck drivers, and school bus drivers. I do turn on my cell phone when I drive. But, even thoug...  moreIt is against the law for any driver in Michigan to text while driving. Talking on the phone while driving is banned only for teens on a driver’s permit, truck drivers, and school bus drivers. I do turn on my cell phone when I drive. But, even though it's legal for me to talk on the phone while I drive, I won't answer it when it rings while I'm driving. I'll pull over and stop the truck first before I answer it. I'm funny that way I guess. I'm always very aware of my surroundings when I drive and I want to keep it that way. :)  Have a great Friday as well.  less

You're right, society does bend over backward to protect the perps and screw the victims. A good example of how parts of society protect the perps is in the camera footage of a man beating up an Asian woman in front of several people. This criminal was pu...  moreYou're right, society does bend over backward to protect the perps and screw the victims. A good example of how parts of society protect the perps is in the camera footage of a man beating up an Asian woman in front of several people. This criminal was put in prison for stabbing his mother to death back, I believe, in 2002.  But he was placed on lifetime parole and the result of that parole was the brutal attack on this 65-year-old Asian woman. He walked up to her, kicked her to the ground, kicked her several more times in the head while she was down, then simply walked away. I was appalled and quite angry watching that footage. I was also appalled and angry watching those several people standing there watching the whole attack and doing "absolutely nothing" to stop it. Then I watched as one of the men, who witnessed the attack, close the door of the building while the Asian woman was still laying on the ground outside.  What on earth has happened to our society?! Those men watching this attack should ...    less

Exactly. No one can see in those. It makes you wonder what they're trying to hide.

  Good question. How does being deported under a Democrat presidency not count as racism, bigotry, hatred, and supremacy, yet under a Republican presidency it does? Because some of the Dems hypocrisy knows no bounds. Biden and truth? I find it extre...  more  Good question. How does being deported under a Democrat presidency not count as racism, bigotry, hatred, and supremacy, yet under a Republican presidency it does? Because some of the Dems hypocrisy knows no bounds. Biden and truth? I find it extremely difficult to place Joe Biden and the word truth in the same sentence. It's almost sacrilegious to do so. The border situation is out of control because Joe Biden is out of control. It's much worse than people realize. And Biden's vague platitudes, half-truths, lying, and deceptive word smithing won't cover that up. As always, this is only my opinion.   less

I rarely turn on my flip phone. I use it mainly when I drive somewhere. Just in case my truck breaks down or something along those lines. The phone I use the most is my home phone that's plugged into my DSL service. I thought about getting a Smart Phone b...  moreI rarely turn on my flip phone. I use it mainly when I drive somewhere. Just in case my truck breaks down or something along those lines. The phone I use the most is my home phone that's plugged into my DSL service. I thought about getting a Smart Phone but I'm not smart enough to use one. :) You have a great Thursday and Friday.  

To be frank, I too would like to see the criminals receive the appropriate punishment. But it seems that those in charge of apprehending and arresting the criminals have their hands tied by the powers that be. If the criminals are brought in, they are let...  moreTo be frank, I too would like to see the criminals receive the appropriate punishment. But it seems that those in charge of apprehending and arresting the criminals have their hands tied by the powers that be. If the criminals are brought in, they are let go an hour after arrest. Also, many of those who are in charge of handing down the appropriate sentences are being overridden by other powers that be. It's becoming a no-win situation and the innocent are the ones that suffer for it. Perhaps if we can get rid of the malevolent, spineless, and corrupt individuals in seats of power then maybe we can get back to some semblance of normalcy.  less

Admittedly being a trusting person not only has a negative side but also a positive side. I guess it depends on what you put your trust in. That's what's great about a good relationship, you are there to compliment each other and to help each other when y...  moreAdmittedly being a trusting person not only has a negative side but also a positive side. I guess it depends on what you put your trust in. That's what's great about a good relationship, you are there to compliment each other and to help each other when you have your doubts.   When I do my research I check out several different sources, conservative, liberal, and middle of the road. I check the checkers so to speak. When the checking is done, I go with the material and sources that look to be prevalent and with a history of reliability. However, there are some subjects that have no real clear evidence either way. When that happens I just don't answer a question. I don't like to guess or assume anything. I want to know beyond a reasonable doubt. Is there any foolproof way to ascertain whether or not something is true? In my opinion yes, on many things. Unfortunately not on all things.    less

In the end, justice will always be served. They may escape man's justice but they won't escape God's Justice. :)

I'm old school. I have a flip phone and use my desktop. So it's not a problem for me. :)

You're welcome. I may have carried on a little too long in my comment but my excuse for that is I became a weather geek after the F5 incident. :) You have a happy Wednesday too.

I can't say that I've ever been footooed. I don't recall ever being enticed, beguiled, hoodwinked, tricked into doing something terribly stupid. Fooled a few times yes, but not into doing something terribly stupid. It turned out that after being fooled on...  moreI can't say that I've ever been footooed. I don't recall ever being enticed, beguiled, hoodwinked, tricked into doing something terribly stupid. Fooled a few times yes, but not into doing something terribly stupid. It turned out that after being fooled one too many times, I learned to question everybody and to trust very few. That still holds true for me today. Trust is important to me and few get it. I don't hand it out like candy. It has to be earned. Does this make me any better than anyone else? Of course not. It's just common-sense to me.  less

The weather here goes in cycles. One year we may have a mild Winter while the next could be blistering cold with a lot of snow. The same with violent weather in the Spring and summer. Some of the thunderstorms we get here would make your toenails curl.&nb...  moreThe weather here goes in cycles. One year we may have a mild Winter while the next could be blistering cold with a lot of snow. The same with violent weather in the Spring and summer. Some of the thunderstorms we get here would make your toenails curl.  We haven't had that many tornadoes for a few years now but that could change anytime. Lake Michigan affects our weather quite often. Sometimes for the good and other times for the bad. We have also had our share of blizzards here. In 1967 a blizzard dumped almost three feet of snow. We had another blizzard in 1978 which also dumped almost three feet of snow. What made it even worse were the 50 to 80 mph winds which piled snowdrifts up to the roof of our house. That's what happens when you live in the country. :) You have a happy Wednesday.  less

Yup, I missed that one. Thanks. :)

I agree. A lot of what's going on today doesn't make any sense. Why would they perpetuate anything they suffered from? Good question. Maybe out of a sense of duty to their ethnic background or out of a sense of revenge. Or they may feel the need to mete o...  moreI agree. A lot of what's going on today doesn't make any sense. Why would they perpetuate anything they suffered from? Good question. Maybe out of a sense of duty to their ethnic background or out of a sense of revenge. Or they may feel the need to mete out their own brand of justice just because they can or out of hatred for themselves being born. Who knows.  A prime example of what you are talking about is the 1967 riot that took place here in Michigan, in Detroit, and the surrounding areas. The people rioted, supposedly, in protest of the assassination of Martin Luther King. And apparently not only for his death but for the racial injustices and discrimination they had and were experiencing. So what do they do? Perform the same injustices and discrimination, in a violent manner, against the innocent, black and white.  The real injustice here is that in the riot of 1967, 43 people were killed/murdered. Ten whites and thirty-three blacks. Not to mention the extensive property damage that was caused an...    less

I agree whole-heartedly. :)

Yes, I am a parent. My daughter and I have had "the talk" as well as many other talks. She is very aware of what's happening in the racism area of conversation. And she's also very aware of the other situations that this country and the world as a whole a...  moreYes, I am a parent. My daughter and I have had "the talk" as well as many other talks. She is very aware of what's happening in the racism area of conversation. And she's also very aware of the other situations that this country and the world as a whole are facing. My daughter fights against injustices, probably with more passion than I do. I am very proud of her. :)  

No. I've never had to pretend I didn't like someone or something. I like most people. If I don't they know it. No need to pretend. :)

 Those who attack the innocent for something someone else did to them may very well be insane. If they are or aren't insane they still need to be dealt with as soon as possible.

I don't worry about the color of anyone's skin. To me, everyone is the same. :)

You're welcome. We were quite fortunate that the F5 didn't veer a little further north because it would have wiped out our entire village had it done so. As it was, the thing bent the tree horizontally and dropped some healthy-sized hail on us. The tornad...  moreYou're welcome. We were quite fortunate that the F5 didn't veer a little further north because it would have wiped out our entire village had it done so. As it was, the thing bent the tree horizontally and dropped some healthy-sized hail on us. The tornado that lifted my truck came out of nowhere. Did what it did then left as fast as it entered. No damage to my truck but it damaged my nerves for a few days. No, it didn't hit or drop me with a thud. It actually gently lifted me up and just as gently set me back down, facing in the same direction. The people that saw it happen were all pointing at me saying did you see the guy in the blue truck? It was definitely a day I'll always remember.  Tornadoes are formed when cold dry air and warm moist air collide. When they hit they begin to swirl. Sometimes not much will come of it. Other times severe thunderstorms will form and tornadoes will spawn. Some of which are real monsters. For example, the El Reno Oklahoma tornado was measured 2.6 miles wide and had winds...    less

The First Amendment states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and...  moreThe First Amendment states that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press, or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.”  Keywords hear are "peaceably to assemble." Shouting down someone to the point where no one is able to speak isn't very peaceful in my opinion. All have a right to speak and disagree if done in an orderly and peaceful manner. Unfortunately today, matters get out of hand in a hurry which spoils it for everyone.  Question 1. They all are if it's being done peacefully.   Question 2. No, it's not ok with me.   Question 3. No, it's not fair because it violates both of their freedom of speech rights.  Question 4. Unless said speaker was speaking in a seditious manner with the intent to incite violence, they should be allowed to speak whether I agree with them or not. If that isn't...    less

The weather here in Michigan has been and is pretty normal for this time of year. Being surrounded by huge bodies of water, the weather can change in a hurry sometimes, but it's still normal for us. :)

Weatherwise. Tornadoes, thunderstorms, and straight-line winds have and can reach up to 100 mph. I fear two things, God and a tornado. While driving down a road a few years ago I was hit by an F1 tornado. It lifted my truck off the ground and gave me a go...  moreWeatherwise. Tornadoes, thunderstorms, and straight-line winds have and can reach up to 100 mph. I fear two things, God and a tornado. While driving down a road a few years ago I was hit by an F1 tornado. It lifted my truck off the ground and gave me a good ride for my money. That shook me pretty good I saw my first F5 tornado in 1956 when I was eight years old. The sky turned a sickly yellow-green color, then I saw and heard it coming. It passed about a mile south of my house. It was a sound (yes, like a freight train) and sight I hope to never hear or see again. Below is a small article about this tornado outbreak.  https://www.mlive.com/weather/2016/04/tornado_outbreak_reliving_the.html  less

No, the white guy doesn't always walk. Do some research.

  What people of color? Color has nothing to do with being able to vote. If you are either born in the United States or have become a naturalized citizen, you have the right to vote regardless of color. Those who do not have the right to vote are tho...  more  What people of color? Color has nothing to do with being able to vote. If you are either born in the United States or have become a naturalized citizen, you have the right to vote regardless of color. Those who do not have the right to vote are those who are in this country illegally and are not citizens. The laws are quite specific in that area. You simply do not allow non-citizens to vote. Look it up.  I realize Biden wants illegals to be able to vote, and some cities, like San Francisco, do allow illegals to vote. To make this a law would legalize vote harvesting across the entire country, which would also use your tax dollars to do it, and limit free speech drastically. All in the name of “democracy.”  In a "democracy" perhaps they could get away with this but America is the Constitutional Republic and is not allowed. Anyone that wants illegals to be able to vote will reap more problems than they can imagine and will be able to handle.     less

 Morose, no. Out of sorts? No. Concerned, yes. Very concerned about the state of the world and more specifically, the United States. Everyone old enough to know the difference and who actually cares should be concerned about what's happening in this ...  more Morose, no. Out of sorts? No. Concerned, yes. Very concerned about the state of the world and more specifically, the United States. Everyone old enough to know the difference and who actually cares should be concerned about what's happening in this country. If they aren't concerned about what's happening then perhaps they are part of the problem. They are more than happy to point fingers, attack, vilify, complain, mock, whine, and moan. Yet they simply don't care enough about our freedoms and rights to actually try to help to solve our problems. Those are not the actions of a true patriot. Perhaps this article may help someone to understand what a true patriot is:   https://www.legion.org/yourwords/personal-experiences/225405/i-am-american-patriot  less

Does everyone try to "pass" as something he/she is not knowingly? Some do but not everyone. Some become something else until they get what they want then resort back to who they really are. Or maybe they try to be something else because they are insecure ...  moreDoes everyone try to "pass" as something he/she is not knowingly? Some do but not everyone. Some become something else until they get what they want then resort back to who they really are. Or maybe they try to be something else because they are insecure about themselves. Whatever those insecurities may be. Is it possible to do it unknowingly? I'm no psychiatrist or psychologist but I would imagine so. Have you? No. Whether you like me or not, what you see is what you get. The good, the bad, and the ugly of it.  less

Good point about having more polling stations.

As I posted in another of your questions, rewarding people for voting has been illegal since 1948, and it’s not hard to see why: Offering cash or goods in exchange for ballots would be a pretty clear violation of our free Republic.According to Title...  moreAs I posted in another of your questions, rewarding people for voting has been illegal since 1948, and it’s not hard to see why: Offering cash or goods in exchange for ballots would be a pretty clear violation of our free Republic.According to Title 18, U.S. code 597, offering food and beverages would be illegal.It falls under expenditures to influence voting.The keyword is in expenditures, which can represent money, food, gifts, or anything that encourages people to vote.It says in part, “whoever makes or offers to make an expenditure to any person, either to vote or withhold his vote or to vote for or against any candidate … shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.”  I might add to this, this law applies to all people from both political parties.  less

My2cents is correct. For the record, rewarding people for voting has actually been illegal since 1948, and it’s not hard to see why: Offering cash or goods in exchange for ballots would be a pretty clear violation of our free Republic.  Accordi...  moreMy2cents is correct. For the record, rewarding people for voting has actually been illegal since 1948, and it’s not hard to see why: Offering cash or goods in exchange for ballots would be a pretty clear violation of our free Republic.  According to Title 18, U.S. code 597, offering food and beverages would be illegal. It falls under expenditures to influence voting. The keyword is in expenditures, which can represent money, food, gifts, or anything that encourages people to vote.  It says in part, “whoever makes or offers to make an expenditure to any person, either to vote or withhold his vote or to vote for or against any candidate … shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than one year, or both.”  less

I guess it would depend on what they are saying yes or no to.

I disagree. I've said this before and I'll say it again. The biggest threat to the United States is tyranny. Most Democrats are unwilling to acknowledge the authoritarian machine the left is building. They want a one-party system where individual rights a...  moreI disagree. I've said this before and I'll say it again. The biggest threat to the United States is tyranny. Most Democrats are unwilling to acknowledge the authoritarian machine the left is building. They want a one-party system where individual rights are subordinate to the rights of the state. Because Democrats have destroyed so many of our cities and states, they have become a major threat to America and the Constitution. That's a frightening reality.  Let's not forget that the Dems also want to pack the courts. As well as slapping a four trillion-dollar tax increase on middle-class Americans, businesses, corporations (job killers), capital gains, dividends, and payroll taxes. Not to mention the fact that they want to end the filibuster, pack the Supreme Court, end the Electoral College, and make Puerto Rico and DC states so they can pick up 4 more Democrat Senators.  Oh yes, they also want to give amnesty and voting rights to 20-plus million immigrants to make a one-party state certain. And, to ma...    less

Actually, I did go back to where I came from. I was born and lived in the city for several years. I then moved to the country where I lived for several years. And eventually, I moved back to the city where I was born and currently reside. Simplistic? Yup!...  moreActually, I did go back to where I came from. I was born and lived in the city for several years. I then moved to the country where I lived for several years. And eventually, I moved back to the city where I was born and currently reside. Simplistic? Yup! Some might even say that my answer is also too adolescent, sophomoric, and pretty ignorant. Everyone is entitled to his or her opinion. Keeping it simple works well for me. :)