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aegbooks(Ann) posted an update Thursday, Oct 6, 2022, 8:44am EDT, 1 year, 7 months ago
JoAnne--we have many more "shots fired" reports in our neighborhood which has been peaceful for us for thirty years...and not too long ago a man was found dead(shot)in a car a few blocks away, and there was gunfire near the local McDonalds near a shopping center where I go to the library. Most incidents seem drug related, but that also can cause innocent bystanders to be hurt.There is a police station within a half block of the last episode. Police presence is being stepped up .But it seems like incidents happen in many areas here, even the more expensive. It still seems peaceful here, we don't see sketchy individuals or groups hanging around...but we are not out much at night.
Our area is a (relatively ) less expensive one (prices went nuts for a while, also property taxes) . Home ownership on our street has been turning over, but it seems like, as before, we get hard working young couples and singles, and the rentals get the same. Lots of the older houses have gotten very nice renovations as well.
Diane--it seems like body chemistry and personality can really vary in a family , myself and brothers all had quite different personalities and lived different lives. I think the younger adults of today are facing much more challenging world when it comes to making a living and establishing a lifestyle. Settling down in one area is a lot harder as stable jobs and affordable rents/housing are hard to find .The constant barrage of news of disasters like the hurricanes, tornados and wildfire, and inflammatory political events can give some people disabling anxiety and depression where they have difficulty thinking and making decisions. I can't imagine actually experiencing the storms themselves and or coming back to the wreckage.