About 50% of all Americans live within 50 miles of their birthplace. I'm one of the other 50%, having lived in Louisiana, Colorado, and New York. By the way, I'm not talking about New York City. The first time I visited "The Big Apple," I'd lived in La. for 22 years. I love my life here in Southern La., and intend to remain here. Don't you DARE call me a Nooyawkuh! The place I think of as "back Home" is a beautiful secluded spot in the Adirondack Mountains called Brantingham. It's about 300 miles north of NYC. This video from Phil Stark shows it's an entirely different world. By the way, there's a group shot that includes a 12 year old me. See if you can spot it...

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