Mass Street. Seriously the best place to just walk around. Great restaurants, great music scene, and for a city the size of Lawrence, a respectable arts scene.
Coffee Shops. I overheard a couple people talking who had each spent extensive amounts of time in Europe and they were both agreeing that Lawrence reminded them very much of a European town in many ways. Their prime reasoning? The number of coffee shops. Ok, I know this is kind of silly, but it is true. Downtown Lawrence has something like 6 coffee shops just along Mass St. S-I-X! And only one of these is a Starbucks. I’m sorry, but that’s just awesome.
Think Local. Lawrence is actually concerned with promoting local businesses. Now I’m not really ready to say that Corporations are evil, my friend Grant works for Starbucks and says that there are actually quite a few things they do that are commendable. Fine, but there is something to be said for a population that is interested in maintaining a local owned section of Lawrence. Go you guys.
Clinton Lake. I Love Clinton Lake. Why? Number 1, Bumming rides on people’s boats (If you’re out there thank you so much Chris Bauer and Tom’s Dad). Number 2, Driving out to the docks to have dangling conversations with good friends. Number 3, Hiking to Sanders Look Out. Number 4, parking by the levy and thinking about stuff way to esoteric for my own good. Number 5, sand volley ball, barbeques, Frisbee, and anything else outdoors.
The Locals. Lawrence has been home to some of the best friends I’ve ever had. These are people that have challenged me to be a better person, and have been the source of so many great memories.
2215 Ohio. Wow, the legend and lore of this place could fill many volumes, but the pieces I was personally involved in include the Yeti Couch, The Possessed Furnace, witnessing Darth Garfunkel, Cash Money Bible study, meeting Alex, Steak, and Allyn. So many memories.
The Lake House. Jasper, Tyler, Cameron, Andrew, Nick, Charlie dog, possibly the largest backyard in Lawrence, Jesus Birthday party, listening to Tyler and Jasper argue over what record to play next and screen prints laying around everywhere. Trying to cram 6 guys cars everyday into a single driveway. Watching High Fidelity like 12 times, and drinking guiness on front porch, or back porch, or in the tv room, or…
KU. Oh yeah, KU is a great school and it’s in Lawrence also.
Wednesday, April 06, 2005
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Well, that and in retrospect it is much easier to gloss over all the frustrating things, like the summer heat. You know, kind of like airbrushing the imperfections off the model?
It had it's good points and it's bad points, but let's just say I'm really excited about going back in June to celebrate Tim and Rachelle's wedding with them.
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