@aaron_renn Not sure if it’s because we don’t emphasize it at home or because he did not grow up on the coasts where identity politics is heavily emphasized.
@aaron_renn I showed my 17 year old “wasian” son this article. His reaction was one of bewilderment. He said no one has ever treated him differently because he’s mixed. It’s a complete non factor for him. His race just isn’t something he thinks about.
@carmelHawker@aaron_renn Yeah, honestly I think both are excellent places to live if you want to live in a suburb. I do miss the proximity of AZ though. Easy to take off friday and be in LA, SD, Vegas, Sedona, Flag, Rocky Point Mexico, etc. 5 hour drive any direction from Indy looks pretty much the same.
@aaron_renn Yeah, but if you are young or an empty nester, Scottsdale is a far better lifestyle. The nightlife and restaurant scene puts Carmel to shame. But in fairness it’s about 2.5x population.
@aaron_renn Many more teens work here. And this community is far more invested in the school system. Nobody had pride in the public school system of Scottsdale
@aaron_renn So many thoughts on this but a lot goes back to culture . Besides the luxury cars, the thing I notice most is how much more family oriented Carmel is. You see kids and families everywhere downtown. You don’t see a lot of kids walking around old town Scottsdale. I also notice how
@MauroSports24 Not having Chinese food at or near the top of the list is a crime. Means you’ve probably never been there and have only tried what Westerners consider Chinese food. Btw, your top 5 are all great but none has the variety of flavors, ingredients and textures found in Chinese food