A little over a year ago, I moved to a small town. I have felt ready, viscerally, deep in my intuitive being, to finally settle into a place

I’ve listened to a lot of folks talk wistfully about times they seem to think were better. You probably have, too.

I propose we separate these two words clearly out in order to understand ourselves better. I think we should change their definitions.

This question has become especially grating, lately. Grating and bewildering. I’ve never loved this question, because I am not conventional.