I was particularly struck by this photograph too. It reminded me of childhood hours spent collecting snails & tadpoles, and investigating the wetlands in the "back forty." It also reminded me of the inner contradictions I have today about where I feel most comfortable living...the difficulty of reconciling the desire for city and country life.
After reading Country vs City Mouse I ask my self how does that make your family feel? I think its great you have found a life you enjoy in NY. But really, don't you think your are just a little harsh. I am sure they miss you every day. As parents get older it becomes harder, they wish you the best and miss you worse, they will never tell you, they will smile and enjoy every moment you are with them. Just remember the pieces will fall and they will become older and then with you not close by the responsibilty falls with those you have left behind. Hmmm Just a little food for thought. Believe me things never turn out the way you think, some day you will be proud to say you came from a small town.
I actually don't think the post you referred to was at all harsh since I was pointing out the pros and cons of living in each place. The number one con of living here that I listed was that I'm *not* close to my good friends and family, whom I love dearly. It's a constant battle for me, trying to figure out where I belong and what feels right. I'm sure they do miss me. I certainly miss but that doesn't mean I should rule out all of those other factors that were making me miserable.
I'm sorry that you got the impression that I am not proud of coming from a small town. That is certainly not the case, which I think is quite clearly exemplified in the above post/picture.
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I was particularly struck by this photograph too. It reminded me of childhood hours spent collecting snails & tadpoles, and investigating the wetlands in the "back forty." It also reminded me of the inner contradictions I have today about where I feel most comfortable living...the difficulty of reconciling the desire for city and country life.
After reading Country vs City Mouse I ask my self how does that make your family feel? I think its great you have found a life you enjoy in NY. But really, don't you think your are just a little harsh. I am sure they miss you every day. As parents get older it becomes harder, they wish you the best and miss you worse, they will never tell you, they will smile and enjoy every moment you are with them. Just remember the pieces will fall and they will become older and then with you not close by the responsibilty falls with those you have left behind. Hmmm Just a little food for thought. Believe me things never turn out the way you think, some day you will be proud to say you came from a small town.
I actually don't think the post you referred to was at all harsh since I was pointing out the pros and cons of living in each place. The number one con of living here that I listed was that I'm *not* close to my good friends and family, whom I love dearly. It's a constant battle for me, trying to figure out where I belong and what feels right. I'm sure they do miss me. I certainly miss but that doesn't mean I should rule out all of those other factors that were making me miserable.
I'm sorry that you got the impression that I am not proud of coming from a small town. That is certainly not the case, which I think is quite clearly exemplified in the above post/picture.
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