It’s all a matter of perspective.

Being in Big Bear is very different from Wrightwood.

It’s noisier. I guess that’s the trade off. Up at my place it’s pretty quiet except when the crazy neighbors are having a rough day.

The quiet is that I’m pretty far away from the main drag and the streets aren’t as clear so the skiers are confined to the center of town.

Wrightwood is also a lot smaller in general.

Big Bear is… well big. They’ve got everything, mainline stores, fast food, hospital, and a huge hospitality sector.

Wrightwood, not so much.

Another thing Big Bear has that Wrightwood doesn’t is traffic noise and crowds. It’s constant. Pretty much like any other city in the country.

When I get back to Wrightwood, I’m struck by the silence. This is especially true during the work week.

As nice as Big Bear is, I think I’d prefer to be in Wrightwood, except when I need to go to the store.

I suppose that I really am a country boy at heart.