Gratitude

We have a great deal to be thankful for here in America. Despite the uncertain times and recent fear that pulls at us, Americans live in luxury compared to most of the world. And our material possessions are so much more than any previous generations dreamed of. This is especially true in Ruston where the last two decades have brought incredible change in our demographics and culture.

We have much to be grateful for here in Ruston. Despite the challenges we have faced, we remain a small town who has somehow survived each challenge ~ be it the huge tax base loss when our primary industry closed, the lean years as property values declined from dirt worries or heated controversy over a condo building. We are still standing and in many ways have begun to heal.

Ruston has the best of urban living combined with small town America. We have neighbors who know our names. We know our politicians, police and fire fighters. We can raise our kids and grow old in this place we love.

I am grateful for you, my neighbors who make Ruston home. Thank you to the many who give to this community behind the scenes by weeding the public square or baking a pie for the Taste clean up or picking up at the park or shopping at our local stores or checking in on your neighbor or barbecuing at Night Out or so much more....

Enjoy your turkey with family and friends today. Happy Thanksgiving!
Karen