Small Towns – Big Stories

That whole “United We Stand” thing would be fun to try again, huh?

A lot of people say Facebook sucks. I disagree. The Facebook platform is better than ever. It’s a wonder of technology with 3 billion active monthly users all capable of connecting people from anywhere on the planet. It’s a fantastic piece of software.

Facebook isn’t the problem. We, the people, are the problem. Facebook only exposed that reality.

It was 21-hours of life roaming freely–at least for me–around the country while crossing paths with people I’d never previously met, most of whom I will never see again. It was a reminder of the small world we live in.

Something connects all of us. We are just a conversation starter away from learning what it is.

Could it be as simple as mandating everyone wear clothing representing their favorite sports team? Or favorite band, song, book, cartoon, movie, beer, soda, ice cream, fast food restaurant, national park, video game, classic car, music video, childhood memory, old school TV show, or politician?

Scratch that last one.

I’m just happy with the reminders that we cross paths with nice people daily. Interesting people willing to engage in conversation, share stories, and be civilized.

In recent years, it has become too easy to forget that this is still possible. This neighborhood has restored my faith.

Mayberry, North Carolina meet Highlands Ranch, Colorado.