Your cashier doppelganger moment reminds me of that twin stranger article I saw.

Nah, took all the fun out of it for me, sagec67.

Internet in small towns is often stable enough for remote work these days. Outages are not as common as people think, and many areas have upgraded their systems. The quiet place lets you get more done without city noise and rush. You can still work well with teams online if you set things up right. Your job growth can come from doing good work, not just being in a big place.

$5 Walmart lock I got for my dorm popped open with a slight nudge.

Been refilling my old detergent bottle at the store for months now. Cuts out so much plastic and it's honestly cheaper.