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A newcomer is a newcomer forever!

danellis March 31st, 2007

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 Frankly, I enjoy being a Newcomer.  Not just here in Eureka but in most small towns, a Newcomer is a Newcomer forever.  I have had these experiences in previous villages where I have lived.  One thing for sure, a small town has it all over a big city.  So a “Freakin Eurekan” I’ve been for the past 18 months and as a Newcomer I enjoy the town much as a Tourist does, yet with the small benefits of paying “Local Prices.”  — And, I also enjoy being a tourist because I don’t have to be guilty if I forget a person’s name or that I had previously met with the person and had a mind vacating moment. Continue Reading »