The Nation We Live In, a Collection of Essays and Short Stories

The Colorado residents would often say, "So why are you traveling here?" My reply would usually be, "It's climate induced tourism." In actuality, the aforementioned reasoning is truthful in regards to my late August, 2019 one and half week, double AirBnb booked Denver, Colorado based hiatus and escape from the oppressive Austin, Texas summer heat. Plus, I had never actually hung out and experienced any portion of the Colorado state and lifestyle. I was curious. What was all the Denver, Colorado best living city in America news and proclamations about? So how did your virgin Colorado trip go, G.V.M.? Well, overall it went splendidly. I initially flew and arrived in Denver, Colorado with my girlfriend. Her initial desire upon landing was to find an authentic Denver style diner to eat at. We embarked upon Sam's Number 3 for a breakfast style diner meal. After the meal, we both set out to find a legal marijuana recreational dis...

It's time to admit my daily life, residence and surrounding city of Austin, Texas is the BUBBLE life . As downtown, core neighborhood and even suburban residents, we must acknowledge that our ever-expanding, populous and peaceful city is very UNLIKE the rest of American cities and states. Our city of Austin, Texas is economically vibrant and not dependent on large corporate or factory jobs. In fact, our entrepreneurial tech, real estate, government, tourism and sharing economy is so glorious it is common for young job fillers to become picky with their job search. Workers in Austin, Texas seeking corporate jobs currently have leverage in regards to pay, lifestyle and job duties. Our city has an abundance of youthful vigor, economic vitality and optimistic energy. While other geographic regions of the country moan and cry foul due to foreign factory displacement, Austin Texas does NOT have that gripe. Companys are eagerly lining up to...