We moved four times when I was a kid but I now have a hard time imagining myself having made a life in any of those places in New Jersey. I guess I started a trend by moving to Minnesota. Both of my parents and both of my brothers moved here (one of the brothers stayed in Minnesota, the other moved back to Jersey).

I had an I guess okayish childhood (as a dorky introvert) in the place that’s as close to a “home town” as I have from ages 7–14, but not fond memories of my high school years (14–18) in another part of the state. Either way, not places I would have wanted to live long-term. Other than my youngest brother who still lives out there, I’ve lost contact with everyone I knew from my childhood. I’m fine with that.