This week, we are thankful for…small towns. Listen. We are city people. We love public transit, enjoy a diverse selection of food, and have easy access to an airport. Win win win. But there is something really special about small towns. The ones with one stoplight—the ones where everyone knows each other. The ones we escape to for a day or a weekend to move a little more slowly, breathe a little more deeply, and take a pause from our frenetic urban pace. Plus, small towns in Texas often include great BBQ and pie. Bonus.
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