You can see the forest through the trees.
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9/25/2006
I lived in Houston for a while in the 80's and have traveled there often. Houston is an amazingly resilient city considering it's fantastic growth during the 70's and 80's and economic upturns and downturns over the past 30 some odd years. I've read posts from people who say the heat and humidity is awful, that crime is rampant throughout the city and that Houstonians are only concerned about taking your money. Well, that may or may not be true depending on where you live, but Houston has something else - tenacity and it's also a very forgiving city. People can reinvent themselves, turn dreams into reality and start anew. Downtown Houston is full of historic buildings that are being preserved and renovated and there are many ways Houstonians can involve themselves in whichever community they live. Sure, it's not New York, LA, San Francisco or Boston but in it's own way, Houston has a lot to offer. Rather than complain about the obvious, make a difference and do something to make it even better. I'm moving back to Houston next week for a new job and I can't wait. See y'all out and about!
Mark | Houston, TX