Living in the "Lower 48" and working remotely has offered me the opportunity to see more of the country and the world than I ever dreamed possible, but it has also made it possible for me to spend a lot of time with my family, several of whom live here in Branson.
As I've spent more and more time in Branson, I've realized that the people are what make this place special. Everyone is so warm and friendly and willing to go out of their way to help you. And people remember you by name! Restaurant owners hug you when you walk in. Postal clerks actually smile and ask how your family is doing. There's an openness and honesty here that simply doesn't exist in much of the rest of the country.
It's a small town, but there's so much to do. I've lived in several large cities, but there's more to see and do in Branson and the Ozarks than there is in many other places I've spent time. Silver Dollar City is one of the best theme parks I've been to, and the entertainment options on the 76 Strip are endless. New and amazing adventure sports options are popping up all the time, and dozens of golf courses dot the region. And of course the lake is always nearby if you want to cool off on a hot summer day!