tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post4786755623823645095..comments2023-11-05T04:42:17.900-07:00Comments on Nomad: It's Fun to Stay at the YMCAScience Teacher Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16579558647324072199noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-76228750038758884642009-09-13T15:12:13.775-06:002009-09-13T15:12:13.775-06:00PS
Dharma and Greg was one of our favorite shows~PS<br />Dharma and Greg was one of our favorite shows~Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616038477865625828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-23315766777318028662009-09-13T15:11:29.123-06:002009-09-13T15:11:29.123-06:00STM-
You are so insightful and full of good and me...STM-<br />You are so insightful and full of good and meaningful thoughts. I know you will make your ideal village where you live, no matter where that is. We live in a remote, geographically challenging area like you describe, and I often had those same thoughts while watching my two oldest grow up in church groups that do not facilitate what you describe as wanting for your own boys. I fought the urge to moan about it, and we stayed. Now my oldest has left the nest, and because of the way he grew up, he is very aware of what an amazing thing it is to be surrounded (or not) by peers who share your moral values. You're the David, your environment is your Goliath (wink).<br /><br />Believe and you will conquer. Because you care so much about what you can offer your kids, they'll grow up GREAT not because they are surrounded by church groups, (or not) but because they'll understand and appreciate what it is to grow up with convictions, and living in an area where they might be the only ones in their youth groups might be just the right village for them.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15616038477865625828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-90742179081418411932009-09-12T08:35:55.689-06:002009-09-12T08:35:55.689-06:00You got the idea (village) right - we need the sup...You got the idea (village) right - we need the support of one another and I have to totally agree with ChrisW - the isolation factor. As a RS Pres I see that as a big issue and I am awaiting the fallout.<br /><br />I too live in a ward that is scattered geographically - we Nomad & I met in the "village" or Little Salt Lake as it was often called. I think it has become my utopia though when we were there I couldn't wait to leave(why I'm not sure anymore) - consequence: Baltimore. Live and learn. What will the next place be like? We've already decided since we are in the teenage years with one of our boys that we need a different village! Good luck to us.Genjunkyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04052033326771549808noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-54812964401241613422009-09-11T21:48:53.866-06:002009-09-11T21:48:53.866-06:00No...definitely not Boise...*shudder*
I did misun...No...definitely not Boise...*shudder*<br /><br />I did misunderstand you. I meant meet in the middle as in you still move closer to me but don't move anywhere you wouldn't like to live. <br /><br />I'm sure you'll be led where you're supposed to be and I'll love keeping in touch with you in whichever way we can. :)chris whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307477201674278694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-53308622893506518072009-09-11T21:29:54.523-06:002009-09-11T21:29:54.523-06:00How is that the middle??? The middle would be like...How is that the middle??? The middle would be like Boise. And trust me, ANYwhere in Idaho would surely be a dystopia! :)<br /><br />No, I didn't meant that your village would be dystopia. I am maybe thinking that the "perfect" location (utopia) is only in my head.Science Teacher Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16579558647324072199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-48615345593184333252009-09-11T21:24:47.579-06:002009-09-11T21:24:47.579-06:00How about we meet in the middle. You move to Salt...How about we meet in the middle. You move to Salt Lake City/Sugarhouse/wherever your utopia would be to avoid any dystopia and we get to see each other regularly. <br />You let me know about the Oregon housing market and I'll let you know about the rest. :)chris whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307477201674278694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-23139784813454370592009-09-11T21:14:06.809-06:002009-09-11T21:14:06.809-06:00That is hilarious Chris. ForecastCallsForRain and ...That is hilarious Chris. ForecastCallsForRain and I used to joke about our "perfect" neighborhood. I often imagine it: All of the modest and comfortable houses arranged facing outward with all the backyards touching and no fences. There is a play structure area, sandpile, a huge grassy field and a community garden. Maybe a fenced pool. Perfect weather all year long . . .<br /><br />Hm . . . Stepford Wives indeed. It sounds a bit like the start of a horror movie. Or at least Edward Scissorhands. One person's utopia is another's dystopia I'm sure. Still, I'd love to give it a try. Let me know when there is a job for us, an Oregon housing market change, and a house for sale in your neighborhood with a downstairs master and a laundry room. ;)Science Teacher Mommyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16579558647324072199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-79096974287630771622009-09-11T21:03:48.528-06:002009-09-11T21:03:48.528-06:00Stepford Wives - sorry.Stepford Wives - sorry.chris whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307477201674278694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-61316941944849793822009-09-11T21:02:39.905-06:002009-09-11T21:02:39.905-06:00I love Dharma and Greg...and I loved her haircut e...I love Dharma and Greg...and I loved her haircut enough to copy it. <br /><br />I agree about the village of people around you that make doing your job(s) easier. I think one of the reasons our generation struggles is because we have isolated ourselves. We no longer talk over the back fence like the generation before us. Kids don't just run outside to play for <br />hours at a time like we did. We have to set up playdates and girl's-night-outs just to have some human contact. <br /><br />The neighborhood we have lived in for the past six years has been such a great experience. We have never EVER felt such a feeling of community and support. We have our petty little differences and hurt feelings, but through those we also learn how to be better. There is an amazing sense of security knowing that if you had any real trouble, you are surrounded by people who would drop what they are doing and come to help. I have seen it happen over and over. <br /><br />On a personal note...puhLEEEEZ move to my village! It really isn't the Republican Stepfor Wives that you imagine it to be. I even see Obama bumper stickers on a regular basis. ;)chris whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15307477201674278694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32806324.post-39614211028957646232009-09-11T15:57:30.516-06:002009-09-11T15:57:30.516-06:00I love Dharma and Greg! My parents love the too, a...I love Dharma and Greg! My parents love the too, and one of the fun things about visiting their house is watching the old reruns they Tivo. Hilarious. I think part of the reason why we like it is that my parents resemble her parents quite a bit. Not quite so hippie-ish, but definitely there. My mom even looks like Dharma's mom.<br /><br />And I agree with trying to find the right 'village'. We loved living in the northwest and in California, and had some close friends there, but those were student situations and we knew we'd have a hard time finding another similar village. We decided to move back to Utah in order to be closer to our family, since that's where everyone ended up (neither of us grew up here). We're slowly making friends with our neighborhood, and I'm realizing that I like where we're living because we're close enough to family to see them often but still far enough to form our friendships with our neighbors too. Good luck figuring out the right place to be.FoxyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17950095008611661757noreply@blogger.com