We are a couple in our mid-50's and are looking for some specific things in our next move; more temperate weather than the North East where we are now; progressive thinking people, good food and a thriving food scene, ability to buy a house for less than $350K, low property taxes ( less than $5K) within driving distance (45 minutes is the max) to a major airport and open-minded people.
We are both entrepreneurial and active, love the outdoors and nature and want a small yard for a garden and to be near some kind of water be it a large lake, river or coast.
We are considering Portland Ore. or Durham NC. We are still working and work for ourselves.
Anyone have an opinion on either or both?
posted by privatechef
on Apr 29, 2013 -
19 answers
My near-sightedness is getting worse, and now I'm getting presbyopia, so I have to take off my glasses sometimes for reading or other close work. I can go progressive now or "next time." What should I be taking into consideration when I make my decision?
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posted by epersonae
on Feb 26, 2013 -
19 answers
I am not as good of a person as I would like to be. Is there anything like a social justice life coach to help me figure out how? Probably not. I don't want a therapist, because even though I hate myself, I want to be a better person rather than a happier one. Plus, and this is why I need to not talk to my friends about it, it's really gross to whine about how it's so hard for me as a privileged person to deal with the fact that I can never be a good or trustworthy friend. I read a lot of blogs, and while I have improved, I also cry over what a worthless creep I am and that is gross, useless and also no fun either. Not terrible like actually suffering, but I don't like it and it interferes with my ability to have friends what with how annoying I am. So: no life coach ( I think), no bothering friends, blogs aren't perfect, what do I do?
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posted by WhathaveIdonenow?
on Feb 15, 2013 -
34 answers
Have the rules for using the present progressive (continuous) tense in English recently evolved/changed?
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posted by feelinggood
on Oct 4, 2011 -
20 answers
If you were creating a "work mix" of public background music on Pandora or Last.fm or Slacker for a laid back, progressive retail environment, what artists would you include?
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posted by netbros
on May 17, 2010 -
13 answers
When and why did modern liberals, especially bloggers, begin to label themselves as "progressives"? Why do they do so?
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posted by hiteleven
on Jan 20, 2010 -
28 answers
Can you help me find a good progressive magazine to get? I'm looking for something that has in-depth, credible reporting, isn't too shrill, and covers a variety of political, scientific/environmental, and cultural topics.
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posted by thirteenkiller
on Dec 14, 2009 -
21 answers
Yet another optician question. I got a prescription for reading/computer glasses, but I really need progressives (I think) because I can't see anything closeup without the glasses on. But I don't trust my optician.
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posted by micawber
on Jun 21, 2009 -
10 answers
What is the origin in English of the present continuous tense (present progressive tense)?
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posted by mary8nne
on Mar 21, 2009 -
15 answers
Help me identify progressive, funky towns and small cities in this Good Ol' U S of A.
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posted by letahl
on Jan 1, 2009 -
81 answers
Glasses filter. I bought my frames at Lenscrafters, but had the prescription filled, and the lenses put in the frames, by a doctor in my hometown. The lenses are the progressive type. My doctor mailed the finished glasses back, and left the markings on the lenses which help with adjusting and fitting the lenses the first time. After the first time fitting you erase the markings with acetone. Can I trust Lenscrafters to fit and adjust these?
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posted by lockedroomguy
on May 20, 2008 -
10 answers
Where can I buy a progressive alarm clock in Vancouver, BC, Canada?
I would like an alarm clock that lights up or makes noise gradually, without having to buy it online.
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posted by Iax
on Apr 1, 2008 -
6 answers
My car spontaneously combusted. Please help me avoid getting burned by the insurance company! Of all the values out there, which one is the closest to what they insurance company will offer me, which one should I be aiming for and how should I go about getting it?
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posted by quakerjono
on Mar 3, 2008 -
12 answers
I am thinking of taking a job selling insurance for Progressive. Do any of you have any experience with this company or type of job?
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posted by Brandon1600
on Jan 7, 2008 -
9 answers
A student of mine (college junior) asked me to give him a list of progressively-oriented blogs, films, and websites. I have a few ideas for him, but would like to solicit the hive mind for more.
posted by chicainthecity
on Dec 18, 2007 -
10 answers
How can a person who doesn't even have a blog start a meme like thing, a cultural change or influence based on word play?
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posted by snsranch
on Oct 25, 2007 -
18 answers
In light of the horrendously awful "I Now Pronounce You Chuck & Larry," are there any GOOD (i.e. both funny and non-homophobic) comedies about straight people either having to pretend they're gay or, more generally, about straight people slowly but surely letting go of their prejudices towards LGBT people?
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posted by Ash3000
on Jul 19, 2007 -
43 answers
I have some ideas about creating a sort of web site or "netroots" organization around promoting progressive, liberal, and anti-authoritarian ideas, as opposed to a lot of what I see online which mostly concerns itself with the short term goal of getting democrats elected -- not that that's not important, but I don't see much focus on long term strategy and ideas. Anyway I'm wondering if there are any grants I can apply for to help get started.
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posted by delmoi
on Sep 1, 2006 -
8 answers
Help me prepare a presentation on the use of social media, especially networks like facebook and myspace, to help grow and enhance progressive youth groups, particularly College Democrats.
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posted by Ash3000
on Jul 17, 2006 -
1 answer
Can anyone recommend a good, woman-friendly physician or nurse practitioner at Kaiser-Permanente's Sunset Boulevard Los Angeles facility?
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posted by Scram
on May 28, 2006 -
6 answers
I'm looking for songs that you associate with Liberal ideals. (Or "progressive" ideals, if you prefer.) Examples: "Streets of Philadelphia" by Bruce Springsteen,
"If It Were Up to Me" by Cheryl Wheeler, "I'm Not the Man" by Natalie Merchant/10,000 Maniacs, "War" by Edwin Starr, etc. I'd prefer the songs weren't blatantly "Republicans suck and Bush is mean" (though "When the President Talks to God" is a fine song); I'm looking more for songs about social activism and progressive ideals, about the things that Liberals typically hold important. (Songs about the general state of the world are fine, too: "Ball of Confusion", etc.)
posted by jdroth
on Apr 12, 2006 -
82 answers
Progressivefilter: I'm looking for a wiki or online document that represents a collaborative effort to outline a vision of progressive government.
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posted by viewofdelft
on Mar 6, 2006 -
4 answers
I'm headed to Washington, D.C. shortly for a few weeks, to conduct interviews for my book of interviews with innovators on the Left. Got any suggestions for folks I should attempt to interview while I am there?
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posted by By The Grace of God
on Sep 8, 2005 -
12 answers
How can I find a financial advisor who specializes in investments that are in tune with my lefty sensibilities?
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posted by gurple
on Jul 27, 2005 -
13 answers
This post had me wondering: Is there a difference between progressive and liberal? Is it a difference in kind, in degree, or some of each? Is it a case of using one word because the opposition uses the other perjoratively?
Started to ask this in that thread, then realized it would derail the discussion...
posted by alumshubby
on May 28, 2005 -
12 answers
Is the extra insurance offered by rental car agencies really needed, or is it just a big scam?
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posted by o0o0o
on Mar 9, 2005 -
16 answers
