I fantasize such a move sometimes, but still haven't been able to do it. So-far, I've hardly touched on the subject of community. I mentioned in the beginning that I wanted to move to a place where I could be a part of a community. This community is about as wonderful a one as you could ask for. Those participating in this forum are not neighbors, and we know very little about the real physical circumstances of one-another's lives.
TRUE community requires physical proximity.
But, however desirable it seems from the outside, living within a community is not easy. I grew up as a military brat, moving every three years. When I moved here, I had hardly a clue what community was all about. In retrospect I can see that my TV and other service work was powerfully instrumental in helping me belong here. I met a lot of people in the course of business and usually earned their respect by treating them well and getting the job done.