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1WorldHope

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31. My husband and I just visited Sana Fe.

Fri Oct 25, 2024, 10:38 AM

Oct 25

If felt so good to be surrounded by people who were happy, friendly, open, patient... I could go on and on. What a sweet place.
My sister did what you did and moved to Western NC. She is near enough to Ashville to get those needs met. But, I think the thing with neighbors is that if you are kind and helpful, but avoid talking politics and religion, then you can coexist. And they would save your life if you needed it.
My daughter moved to the brightest red place in NE. She is the local massage therapist. They all know who she is and they all love her. She is always friendly, kind and respectful to them. It probably helps that she sees many of them almost naked. 😛
But, it sure would be nice to not have that huge barrier everyday.
I'm not like my sister or daughter, if I could, and it was my dream to live in the country surrounded by liberals, I would move. Although, it must be said, not all liberals are likeable or friendly.
So, I'm a whole lot of no help for you. 🙄

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Getting depressed. I have my dream but.... [View all] OnionPatch Oct 25 OP

I would look for the cultural activities that draw from the left ramen Oct 25 #1

These are good ideas. Thanks. OnionPatch Oct 25 #4

Does your county have a Democratic group? radical noodle Oct 25 #2

There is a college town nearby OnionPatch Oct 25 #7

The Unitarian Church is a great option radical noodle Oct 25 #12

The county Democratic Party probably has a website online - Google the county Democratic Party rurallib Oct 25 #15

Former UU minister turned librarian, here. intheflow Oct 25 #20

The book High Conflict: How we get stuck and how we get out by Amanda Ripley EverHopeful Oct 25 #3

I'm going to look into that book, thanks! OnionPatch Oct 25 #13

Faux on cable and H8 Radio ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 25 #23

I remember when hate radio began. OnionPatch Oct 25 #37

don't stress over meeting rural liberals jcgoldie Oct 25 #5

I wish I was that brave. OnionPatch Oct 25 #9

California Old Okie Oct 25 #21

It's bizarre. There are all kinds of people in California. OnionPatch Oct 25 #24

I have the perfect sign for you! It will blend in with all the others & they may not even notice what it says! CrispyQ Oct 25 #34

Local Farmer's market jcgoldie Oct 25 #6

The farmer's market! Yes. OnionPatch Oct 25 #10

My wife and I are in a similar situation. 70sEraVet Oct 25 #8

I wish you lived near me! I love local history and genealogy. OnionPatch Oct 25 #11

we are libs in a red rural area RainCaster Oct 25 #14

A year from now... rubbersole Oct 25 #16

It's pretty much the same here for me - TBF Oct 25 #17

Being naturally antisocial helps Kali Oct 25 #18

Most counties have a Dem headquarters. appleannie1 Oct 25 #19

I really should do that, thanks. OnionPatch Oct 25 #26

I am doing volunteer work for the election here. appleannie1 Oct 25 #41

Look for your county Democrats. murielm99 Oct 25 #22

I will, thanks. OnionPatch Oct 25 #27

Right now I have no energy for anything. murielm99 Oct 25 #29

Welcome to my world ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 25 #25

Arkansas is beautiful OnionPatch Oct 25 #28

There are beautiful places here ArkansasDemocrat1 Oct 25 #30

My husband and I just visited Sana Fe. 1WorldHope Oct 25 #31

Good comment, 1WorldHope! brakester Oct 25 #36

True that not all liberals are likeable, lol. OnionPatch Oct 25 #38

Our public library usually has progressive folks kerouac2 Oct 25 #32

Move near a college town Keepthesoulalive Oct 25 #33

I live near two major universities. OnionPatch Oct 25 #39

If you live over the Blue Ridge Keepthesoulalive Oct 25 #40

Thanks. I am in Augusta County. OnionPatch Oct 26 #42

I'm in southern Albemarle Keepthesoulalive Oct 26 #43

It truly is beautiful OnionPatch Oct 27 #44

Drive the Blue Ridge parkway. Keepthesoulalive Oct 27 #45

We are in the same situation rockbluff botanist Oct 25 #35