This doesn't quite capture it, but my walk home is eight tenths of a mile from my building on campus and the last tenth of a mile is uphill. It's not a steep climb, but it's noticeable. And near the top of the hill, the sidewalk ends. Fortunately, my apartment is not very far from that. In the winter, I don't know if the sidewalk will be plowed that far up like it was in my old house. We'll find out. Meanwhile, it's a most pleasant walk and twice as much exercise which is a good thing.
Mainiacs is a revered term, only given to those who are 5th generation (or more) born in Maine. If you were born in Maine but you are 1st - 4th generation, you're a Mainer. Everyone else is just "a person from away". I came to Maine for "just one semester," but now I'm "tenure track" which means I'm here to stay for a while. As I was in those first few months, I am very excited about this adventure and the chance to meet the great people of Maine.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
7/17/08 Where the Sidewalk Ends
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