Here or Somewhere Else
Here or Somewhere ElseI’ve lost a lot of friends to Somewhere Else. I try not to take it so personally anymore. In fact, my husband and I make bets on how long neighbors will last. They blow in like tumbleweed, whirling about their new stucco homes with enthusiasm. They xeriscape the yard, host a few bar-b-ques, linger for a beat at the mailbox. After a few months, however, they stop waving hello. Garage doors stayed sealed. The fated “For Sale” sign sprouts up. Then they are gone. My…See More
