<Monday, July 14th, 2008> [Amy]
We're number six!
On Money Magazine's list of the Best Places to Live, that is. We love Norman, but it's validating to hear that the experts do, too.
Cafe Plaid and OU football are NOT among the reasons I love Norman, however. I question whether the person writing the article actually visited Norman. Instead of Cafe Plaid, I would have plugged The Mont--a historic campus bar with a paradisical patio and potent frozen drinks called "Swirls".
In place of OU football, I would have touted the various free outdoor festivals that draw crowds--Jazz in June, Medieval Fair, Summerwind, etc. Don't get me wrong--I love the rah-rah Sooner spirit. But home games are fun for the fans that descend on Norman--not its residents.
They didn't even use a photo of Norman. That's Oklahoma City pictured in the article. Our town has more trees. And $135k for a starter home? We paid less than that for our house, and while it needed a ton of work, it's on one of the prettiest streets in town.
What I like best about Norman is the University itself, and all it brings to the town--energy, diversity, creativity. I'm looking forward to being a student again this fall.
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