When I was younger, Redmond and Prineville and Madras were foreign countries. Especially Redmond, which was our homecoming rival, and which we automatically put down as a smaller, hickier town.
Now? It's all Central Oregon to me -- it's all part of my home territory.
So, when Apple goes to Prineville, I can't help but think that's good for all of us who live in the area.
Maybe because people from all three counties shop downtown -- it's all good.
Sometimes in the store, I'll ask, "Are you from around here?" and the customer will say, "No, I'm from Redmond " (or Sisters, or LaPine, etc.) and I'm always kind of amused and say, "To me, THAT is around here."
Heck, even Burns and John Day are kinda in my home territory. (If you want comics, say, or many of the other things I carry.)
So, Central Oregon, I mark you with this blog, You are my home territory.
Now? It's all Central Oregon to me -- it's all part of my home territory.
So, when Apple goes to Prineville, I can't help but think that's good for all of us who live in the area.
Maybe because people from all three counties shop downtown -- it's all good.
Sometimes in the store, I'll ask, "Are you from around here?" and the customer will say, "No, I'm from Redmond " (or Sisters, or LaPine, etc.) and I'm always kind of amused and say, "To me, THAT is around here."
Heck, even Burns and John Day are kinda in my home territory. (If you want comics, say, or many of the other things I carry.)
So, Central Oregon, I mark you with this blog, You are my home territory.