Reflections

A young man who grew up in Ruston submitted this reflection of life in Ruston. Thanks for sharing....

Seen any cold winter's day traffic snarls yet? Any of that setting up for the big spring time community block party in celebration? Some summer sun BBQ'ing madness on a serene, pricey and privileged edge of the city's, oops sorry, town's chunk of real estate. No, not today again, it's yet another day that this little unwanted or unkempt secret remains quiet, bitter and motionless. It’s a cute mix of good old hwy 99 store fronts ready to spill out architecturally or economically and upstate New York cottage owner types who would actually sprinkle tacks in their yard to ward off unruly dogs. But just don't think I'm lying about that last part.

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