There are a lot of reasons why I like living in rural areas. No, I’m not talking about Goddard or Valley Center. I’m talking about Scott City or Grinnell (all in Kansas). You see, the first two cities are quickly becoming suburbs of the greater Wichita area. Their city limits buck up against the limits of other communities in the area, and it’s just a stone’s throw to travel to the largest city in Kansas. The other communities don’t stand a chance of becoming suburbs of anything and are struggling to keep an even keel.
However, once in a while, it becomes apparent that living in an urban area also has its perks. That happened to us just tonight when we attended the annual Christmas concert by the Wichita Symphony, with the Singing Quakers Alumni Choir of Friends University.
Those good folks in Grinnell didn’t have two chances in the world of taking in this concert. We, on the other hand, had a good time with friends and competent musicians and singers. The evening was lively, sparkling, and spirited. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at Century II.
While many people who have had access to these kinds of programs don’t think much about them, those of us who have not been able to participate in them due to geography have an entirely different attitude. We truly appreciate the effort these people make, and also appreciate those who sponsored this concert so that our tickets could be free tonight.
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