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I used to have a 10 minute commute on a 40mph highway; timing the lights could get me through almost the entire thing with only three or four stops.

Then I moved to a little town and my commute is about 25 minutes, 22.3 miles. I wouldn't switch back.

Loving where you live is worth a lot. I didn't like my old neighborhood. Now I'm walking distance to church, walking distance to a little village grocery store and the Post Office, walking distance to the town's library, my in-laws, my other in-laws, and lots of pleasant hikes.

Three of us carpool every day so we get to spend that half-hour or so catching up with each other. It isn't time wasted. If I didn't spend it driving, what would I be doing? Surfing the internet, watching TV? Riding with my wife and son are a good time.