I know the rest of the US is not living in the middle ages. But there are distinct advantages to living in the city ... even mid-western cities. But I have a great job, a wonderful home and appreciate the ability to leave the house at any hour and there is something going on.
There is a tendancy for people (even Freepers) to bash large American cities. Those people who like living in other parts of the US ... terrific. But I like it here and I have good solid reasons.
This time of year I see a couple of Christmas programs, do a lot of shopping, and cook in advance of hosting Christmas Eve. Oh, and we are going to the Builder's Association Christmas dinner.
Quite the social butterflies, aren't we? LOL! All of the stuff to do in your city would be wasted on me. I do visit the museums here, and those are quite nice. But other than that, I pretty much work in the garden and tend to grandchildren.
It's nice that there are various places to live for the various types of people there are. It's a shame, however, that more isn't done to make larger cities as liveable as they were 50 years ago.
Yeah, like a mugging, a rape, a car jacking, a drive by, a gang shoot out, a few murders, a couple beatings, an earth quake, a wild fire, a mudslide, a queer parade, eco freaks blocking the bridges, etc., etc.,
Keep California.(away from the rest of us)