I sleep with the window open during the summertime to hear the sounds of my small town. Now that fall is here and winter is coming, it would be awesome to be able to do this even with the window closed. [more inside]
posted by unixrat on Nov 14, 2009 - 12 answers

What are some fun things to do as a teenager in a small-ish town? [more inside]
posted by One Second Before Awakening on Jun 15, 2009 - 37 answers

How are small law firms structured? Do new partners have to invest capital to join. Or does a few years of grunt work, lead to being made partners? [more inside]
posted by bilbo baggins on May 11, 2009 - 11 answers

There is a movie about a Russian sub that shows up in a small town in maybe Canada? One of the Russians has a problem with spontaneous combustion and has a fire extinguisher with him, and there's a priest from the small town that's handing the situation. What is the name of this movie!? These are all the details I remember, but I know it exists. IMDB/google has been fruitless so far. Thanks mefi!
posted by excitementMD on Mar 15, 2009 - 6 answers

Can anyone recommend any books, films, or songs about the general crappiness of living in a small town? [more inside]
posted by Lemon of Byzantium on Feb 12, 2009 - 41 answers

Please point me towards true stories of small-town corruption. [more inside]
posted by Nonce on Dec 31, 2008 - 32 answers

I've moved to a new town (Amarillo, TX) and have been here for two weeks and I'm feeling bored/lonely. I plan to live here for at least two years. How do I pass the time productively? [more inside]
posted by abdulf on Dec 15, 2008 - 11 answers

What are some books or other resources that can help me become a better political organizer in rural areas? [more inside]
posted by abkadefgee on Aug 13, 2008 - 3 answers

Need suggestions please. The time for our retirement is just around the corner. We raised our family in a small town that is a close cousin to Mayberry. One sheriff, no stop lights and all the crazy nick names for the locals. Looking for a little cooler area to retire to, but still want that small town atmosphere where if it dosn't get done today, well, there is always tomorrow. Also, is there anything you miss after leaving a small town?
posted by ok on Jul 28, 2008 - 18 answers

(If you are male) Do women meet your gaze/say hello/acknowledge that you exist when you are out walking? This probably seems like a ridiculous question, but it's been bugging me for a long time. [more inside]
posted by stinkycheese on Oct 17, 2007 - 81 answers

How can a young gay man from New York adjust to small-town life? [more inside]
posted by fugitivefromchaingang on Sep 11, 2007 - 17 answers

What interesting small towns should I visit on a cross-country travelogue/photo trip? [more inside]
posted by TunnelArmr on Mar 2, 2006 - 22 answers

I want to isolate myself somewhere for three to six months so that I may read and write without too much distraction from the outside world. I can live and work legally anywhere in the USA and Canada. What are some cheap and scenic locations? How would I go about looking for a sublet/rental in a small town or in the country? [more inside]
posted by ori on Sep 19, 2005 - 30 answers

Does anyone have any experience living in Blacksburg, Virginia as a non-student? Or general experiences moving from a big city to a small town? [more inside]
posted by eileen on Jun 15, 2005 - 11 answers

what is your experience with small towns? [mi] [more inside]
posted by GleepGlop on Dec 9, 2004 - 32 answers