Archive for May, 2011
I am changing my ways
Saturday, May 7th, 2011
I am not going to blog about events in Jefferson. I am inconsistent (I am hardly ever inspired to take the time) and there are at least a dozen local blogs that do a decent job of promoting and recapping our great activities.
Instead, I have decided to blog about Jefferson itself, its history, its future and its people.
This change of direction was planted by a conversation yesterday with a visitor from Washington state. This visitor said he is active on his local tourism committee and knows how hard it is to get people to do the necessary work that brings visitors to town. He was impressed with the evident work that our Jefferson citizens accomplish and the number of people this little town is able to muster when work is needed.
So, that got me thinking.
I have been amazed and delighted by Jefferson since the first time I saw it mentioned on the web. We were living in my native California and researching a possible home in the East Texas region. We wanted to be within an hour of our relatives in Longview. Jefferson appeared repeatedly as an active, interesting, beautiful place. There is something happening practically every weekend. Since moving here in 2009, we continue to be delighted in the people, activities, ambiance and energy of Jefferson.
While it is true that Jefferson has a wealth of historic and natural resources, its real treasure is its people. Jefferson attracts people who want a little extra out of their daily life. Jefferson holds these exceptional people by consistently living up to its promise of providing a great lifestyle.
We have special people who use their talents producing great attractions in our little historic city on the bayou. Our circle of friends includes dozens of outstanding individuals whose enthusiasm and energy are infectious and inspiring.
I love Jefferson, Texas. Come visit. You will love it too.
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