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10. I grew up as a GI brat

Wed Jul 9, 2025, 05:42 PM

Jul 9

I moved constantly and met all kinds of folk - I'm very comfortable living in a metroplex and I think it s because I love variety

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Undocumented Neighbors [View all] tecelote Jul 9 OP

man, when you used past tense, I was worried... FirstLight Jul 9 #2

I've lived in Texas for half a century Skittles Jul 9 #3

I know what you mean BonnieJW Jul 9 #9

I grew up as a GI brat Skittles Jul 9 #10

And as has been the case for so many "just like them", JMCKUSICK Jul 9 #4

Definitely better than MAGA neighbors any day...nt Wounded Bear Jul 9 #5

I've said it many times Skittles Jul 9 #11

The place I live in is run completely by Hispanics. ananda Jul 9 #6

Kick. N/T Upthevibe Jul 9 #8

I get it. ShazzieB Jul 9 #12

a little story. AllaN01Bear Jul 9 #13

I live just a few blocks from MacArthur Park tishaLA Jul 9 #14

looking at thwe remains of my grandmother;s house after katrina rampartd Jul 10 #15