The Country Mouse and the City Mouse
March 26, 2009 – 8:25 pmWe've all heard the fable of the country mouse and the city mouse. Some people enjoy rural living. Hey, I've heard some even enjoy camping and communing with nature! Others prefer the fast-paced life of the big city. Apparently, this segregation is common among rodents as well. ;-) I'm a city mouse. I enjoy nature (mostly looking at it from a safe distance), but I love city life, although I must admit that at my age, it's not the fast pace that attracts me anymore. In fact, though I love to visit New York, I don't think my heart could stand the pace. Just standing on a street corner in Manhattan makes my heart pound! No, what attracts me to the city is the view. Montreal is a beautiful city, as are the people. Terrasse season is fast approaching, and fellow Montrealers (and former Montrealers) will remember the pleasure of sitting on a terrace having a coffee ...