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02-10-2012

{See} The Country Commute

I moved to Rural Ontario from a life of suburbia about five years ago.  I had just given birth to my youngest and my husband and I were searching for that small town charm and sense of community.  Well of course, we have found it and I’ve never looked back!

There are so many things I love about my rural life but one of the most profound has to be my country commute!   I can literally drive for an hour and never hit a single traffic light!  From my front door into the village is seven minutes.  Not six, never eight… exactly seven.  There’s never traffic (other than occasionally getting stuck behind a combine or tractor – and yes, I now know the difference!).  The scenery is ever changing, beautiful and relaxing.  I look forward to longer drives now!  Today as I was driving in from town, badly singing along to Meaghan Smith, I was feeling happy and particularly grateful for this simple pleasure.

Yes, it’s true, I have happily traded my city friendly Toyota Prius for a fuel efficient four wheel drive that I dutifully adorn with sturdy winter tires every fall!  I love my country commute!

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