Does the World Really Need More Copies of Me?

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My girlfriend lives three hours to my east. My children live five hours to my west. I wish that there were a couple of copies of me to dispatch to everyone I love. Right now, one of me would be helping my children get into a better house. My other version would be investigating Wilmington NC real estate for a love nest on the coast. But it's probably for the best that there is only one of me. The last thing the world needs right now is mo'Rons running around...

Ellijay

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This past weekend, I spent time with my children who live in Georgia. Almost ten years ago, their mother moved there with my children so she could be close to her family, which is understandable. So I spent my weekends traveling between Georgia and North Carolina so I could care for my family. The one area I really liked was around Ellijay - very mountainous, very scenic, very quiet. The Ellijay real estate market looked promising with great houses at livable prices. Unfortunately, this was during 98-01 as companies were downsizing. I had a very difficult time trying to find work to replace my job in North Carolina. Eventually, this, coupled with other actions on her part, made me realize that there was a fine line between being a gentleman and being a doormat. A divorce ensued. Fortunately, my children were in their late teens. Now, they are much more flexible in their options and the job market has vastly improved. Perhaps we can still move to Ellijay - without the wicked witch of the west as my children refer to my former spouse.