February 29

Our subdivision is at the intersection of two, two-lane highways. It is built back from the road so the traffic on the highways isn't a issue noisewise or otherwise. The thing is, they left two, very large, empty lots in the front that would eventually be used as commercial space. There has been talk of a Walgreen's being built for years, but we never knew when it would actually happen. The grocery store that finally went in kitty corner from our subdivision opened about 3 years after we heard it was going in. Anyway, the time has come. They started to break ground for the Walgreen's on the empty lot on our side of the subdivision. Bummer! This lot is where we go to watch the fireworks each summer. It is so nice to walk to the end of the block with the neighbors (and our booze!), set up our chairs, and watch from the peacefulness of the neighborhood rather than the chaos of the park. No traffic, no crowd - it's awesome. At least it was =(