I could feel what was coming from the beginning and also feel my stomach tightening. My total distrust of and disgust with Demon Developers runs deep in me. In fact few things rile me up like the taking of legally owned property for what the government determines is "for the greater good." (Right of Eminent Domain). We recently bought the empty lot next door to us because a developer was intending to cut down a gorgeous ancient tree and build 4 cheap "shotgun houses" to rent out to college students and frat boys for late night shenanigans and destructive behavior. But no everyone can do that. The value of our property and home would have been diminished by this project. No one wants to live near these types of "domiciles." I'm so proud of what you did, CJ! You stood your ground while it was still yours to stand on! That's the Heroe's Journey! Once you win a battle like that, you're never the same. I Salute You, Comrade!
The way it all turned out, it was one of my all-time proudest moments (!), except I was terrified. Acted so far out of my natural character when the guy treated me so badly! I think he was a misogynist and if he was married, I pity his poor wife.
Your own property ordeal because of the tree worked out great and I'm happy for you! I don't know, I used to think lawyers were sleazy, but I believe developers are worse!
I could feel what was coming from the beginning and also feel my stomach tightening. My total distrust of and disgust with Demon Developers runs deep in me. In fact few things rile me up like the taking of legally owned property for what the government determines is "for the greater good." (Right of Eminent Domain). We recently bought the empty lot next door to us because a developer was intending to cut down a gorgeous ancient tree and build 4 cheap "shotgun houses" to rent out to college students and frat boys for late night shenanigans and destructive behavior. But no everyone can do that. The value of our property and home would have been diminished by this project. No one wants to live near these types of "domiciles." I'm so proud of what you did, CJ! You stood your ground while it was still yours to stand on! That's the Heroe's Journey! Once you win a battle like that, you're never the same. I Salute You, Comrade!
The way it all turned out, it was one of my all-time proudest moments (!), except I was terrified. Acted so far out of my natural character when the guy treated me so badly! I think he was a misogynist and if he was married, I pity his poor wife.
Your own property ordeal because of the tree worked out great and I'm happy for you! I don't know, I used to think lawyers were sleazy, but I believe developers are worse!
Thank you for taking time to comment, Carol.'