I was born and raised in Virginia and in my younger days, I spent a few years hanging out between Lynchburg and Danville. Lynchburg reminds me of something out of the 1950 s, in both appearance and culture. If they took a gigantic bucket of white paint and dumped it over the city, it would look a lot better. A lot of folks around there wish that the Soviet Union still existed and that China is still a mysterious no-no of strange-looking people. The general attitude is that the Cold War is still raging between us and them weirdos . Basically, Lynchburg is Guns and God...the Rebel flag, NASCAR racing, Budweiser, Leave It To Beaver, and deerhunting.Friends tell me that the city is doing a good job of cleaning up the downtown and hill areas, but major portions within the city still have a mold and mildew look. Like I said, something out of the 50 s. Petty crime is prevalent on the southside, but no worse than most parts of the rest of the country. The cost of living is low, but unfortunately, wages are awful. I ve had two college-educated buddies, born in Lynchburg, that got out as soon as they graduated because they knew Lynchburg was a career dead-end. I got out of the area too. Not only because of the low pay and general depressed feeling it gave me, but I got fed up with the overly conservative culture, and I was Republican at the time!
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Ever lived in lynchburg, VA? -
How to get a thanksgiving dinner in Phoneix? -
Call my church. They put meals together for free on Thanksgiving morning. Usually around 800 of them. Call right now. Talk to any Pastor or Jackie. You ll have to take it home to eat it. They don t serve on site.623) 935-485814900 W Van Buren StGoodyear, AZSkyway Church of the West Valley. Just a few easy blocks off I-10.
Coolest city to live in out of these choices? -
new orleans!!
I would go with New York because it is very diverse and multicultural so there is a plethora of different ethnicities to go around. Not only that but it is a very well known city with a big influence on the media and there are plenty of clubs for the party people. There are also many museums for those who just want to gain some knowledge.
MIAMI but its really expensive!
Miami, no contest, parties and concerts on the beach.
New York. So much to do there.