A couple years ago Maxine and I had some intense discussions about moving from LA. It seems appropriate to revisit this with a blog entry given that we’re here in Portland thinking some of the same thoughts.
While people give lots of different reasons when they move, it seems that the most common two reasons are for family, or for economics.
By family I mean anything from wanting or needing to be closer to family, to moving to be with someone for ‘romantic’ reasons – basically, moving because some sort of relationship to another person draws you to the new place.
By economics, I mean anything from seeking/moving for a job, to moving to change careers, moving for a career experience, to moving someplace more affordable (i.e. retirees going to Florida).
Neither of these really applies for Maxine and me. And, that’s what makes Portland such a quandary for us. Moving is such an important decision, and there are an enormous number of things we really like about Portland, but in our circumstances moving is an elective decision. Which is why we keep talking …
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