Hey, Joe,

Thanks for posting. I never felt like I fitted in w/ the hectic Westchester County (close to NYC) lifestyle, but I find that I must have absorbed some of it through the years. Now, I am working on slowing down & simplifying. I think I can do it, but it will take some time & work. I find I am already understanding my students better, now that I know where they live! Yup, everybody knows (or is related to) everybody. Not a good place to talk out of turn or make enemies, but then, no place really is, is it?!

Guest, thank you for your post. Would you be willing to send me a PM, if you are an anonymous member? I'd like to chat.

best,

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