A Post-Thanksgiving Not-So-FAQ About My New Life In Denver

Okay, let me unpack that…this would be a FAQ about my new life in Denver, except nobody is really asking these questions–which means they are actually Not-So-Frequently-Asked-Questions. And this is after Thanksgiving…hence the name.

Why are you writing a Not-So-FAQ?
Because these are questions people would ask if they thought of them.

How are you liking Denver?
Lovin’ it.

How do you like your flat?
It’s awesome. My favorite apartment ever.

Even though it’s less than half the square footage of where you used to live?
Even though.

Why do you like it?
It’s cozy. Plus we are right in this little neighborhood where we can walk to everything. And we get lots of sunshine in the windows and building heat, so we don’t have to use the heater hardly at all.

Even with the cold in Denver?
Yep.

Is there a railroad track behind your building?
Yes.

And do trains use it?
Of course.

Doesn’t that bug you, with all that noise?
Not really. We hardly hear it. It’s kind of cool, actually. Really old-towny.

Is there a really cool little theater across the street that you can walk to?
Yes.

Can you see the mountains from your balcony?
Yes, if you crane your neck and look to the right.

Can you see downtown Denver from your balcony?
Yes…if you look left, and sort of look around that building there.

Can I camp out at your place for free when I come up there to go skiing?
Nope. No room. Cheapskate. Get a hotel room like everyone else.

Do you miss Tulsa?
What’s a Tulsa?

Don’t you miss anything about Tulsa?
Friends and family. A certain flower shop. And Q.T.

How can you handle Denver with all that snow and cold stuff?
You just keep on thinkin’ that. Denver is getting too crowded.