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I am in Florence. It is breathtakingly lovely. And inexpensive compared to my old home. The public library is magnificent! Each Sunday I plan on taking a different route and just go exploring. I do like that it is not on an interstate; although Hwy 72 looks like one!
The farmer's market is big and well organized.
Best of all, I am not having the breathing problems I was having.
I like this place more and more. After researching places, it is ironic that it's here I ended up. This was number 5 on the list of more likely places.
I have spoken to some truly lovely people during my Sunday rambles. I have found them to be joyful, tolerant and without the hard edge I encountered elsewhere.
A number of people in the area complained about critters such as coyotes taking livestock. They keep a donkey with the flock. It seems that if a donkey is raised with the flock, they will defend it. I have also learned that donkeys like peppermints. When it comes to donkeys, a peppermint equals friendship!
I had no idea that this area grew wheat! I remarked on the beautiful, green grass early in March and was rewarded with guffaws from the locals who informed me that I was looking at winter wheat.
I was told that cool season gardening takes place both in fall and spring. I saw my first hostas. Got to get some of those plants!
By the way, spring here is breathtaking. It is almost like the flora choreographed their blooming to produce a constant stream of blossoms so fools like me can take an absurd number of photos to send back to New Orleans. I have found this to be a great way to create large amounts of jealousy in friends.
I fear I am becoming a NIMBY (not in my backyard). As far as I am concerned, the large businesses can continue to move into the Huntsville area.