[at-l] What's an Outsider Anyway?

[athummingbird at dnet.net (Linda Benschop)]

Linda Benschop wrote:

> "I think a lot of the "stigma" of being an outsider comes from within 
> a  person."
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> Thanks Skylander! We really felt like outsiders when we first moved 
> into Blairsville.  It seemed like most of the people there were 
> related and/or had lived their all of their lives.  The thing that 
> really surprised me was the number of people who had never even been 
> out of the state.  For many, going to the Wal-Mart in Murphy, N.C. was 
> a big event.
> It took about a year to make any real friends.  But, as we got more 
> involved in community events and the political scene there, everything 
> opened up and we made many, many friends.  We are still receiving 
> invitations to parties there and have managed to stay in touch even 
> during our travels.   When we come up to the SoRUCK we have plenty of 
> people to visit.
> It just takes a little time and people are often suspicious of 
> newcomers. But once you open up to them and become involved in their 
> community, they open up their hearts as well.

There are many intelligent, well educated people in Blairsville.  There 
are three colleges within the area.  Young Harris College was many 
wonderful adult education classes.  We have made several friends among 
the professors there.  Some are long time residents and others have 
moved in with new experience to share.  There are excellent walking 
trails in the county parks.  And it is an easy trip to Springer.  We 
love to camp along FS42. 

The way you see a town is often the way you see yourself.  If you look 
for the bad you will see it.  If you smile and are friendly, they will 
soon accept you and make you a part of their community.

Hummingbird


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> At least, this has been our experience in Blairsville, Georgia.
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> Hugs, Hummingbird
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