It Ain't Easy Being Greenville

After the 2004 election, I decided to go to the local Democratic group in town.  One of my friends informed me of a Republican group's blog.  It was titled, It Ain't Easy Being Greenville.  Of all the Hudson Valley towns I have lived in, Greenville is my least favorite.

It's a rural community with not much going on.  It's average America.  One has to drive for entertainment or work.  Almost all my Dad's tenants were deadbeats.  The local economy is next to nothing.  Long commutes are necessary.  Today I spent the day noticing the things I liked.

The monstrosity I called home.  Dates back to the Revolution.

Greenville has a great library.  It has great hours and it's part of the Mid Hudson Library system.  I've spent many hours there.  Greenville has a small shopping plaza with a supermarket.  From here, one can see much of the Escarpment and the Blackhead Range.  It's easily one of the best shopping lot vistas in the Hudson Valley.

On a clear day I can see this building from Windham High Peak.

It's center has a nice area to sit and read on a beautiful sunny morning.  If you're happening to be eating some bread, the friendly ducks will try and quack their way for a bite.  There is a gazebo that hosts some local entertainment every once and a while.  My Dad used go and watch some country bands.  Maybe Greenville ain't so bad.  

Who knew?

A Greenville instition 

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