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Sticking to my story
A few weeks ago I wrote an article called “I’m Sorry I Don’t Want to Live in the Big City.” Yet another couple of my friends are moving across the state this weekend, further aggravating my condition.
My condition is one of mild irritation. It gets inflamed when [...]

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Itching to live in a big city? You'll probably spend more time in your car than you do in your dramatically overpriced home.
Saturday, August 1st, 2009 by
Elizabeth Fairchild

I’m Sorry I Don’t Want to Move to the ‘Big City’

The outsider
I live in what many refer to as a “mid-size metro,” and I love it. Housing is reasonably priced, everyday parking is reasonably priced and it has all of the same “benefits” of living in a big city.
There are plenty of restaurants, bars, concert halls, parks and other general [...]

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Breathing smog costs extra? No, thanks.
Sunday, July 5th, 2009 by
Elizabeth Fairchild