Dream Big

Periodically on the OBX we have a hypothetical discussion about what we'd like to see come to Olney. A movie theatre, you say? (well, we did have one for awhile), A bowling alley? Trader Joes? A Teen Center? Skating Rink? Panera's? Red Robin? Green Turtle? (oh, that is coming), Book Store? (been there), Craft Store (done that). This helps some of us feel like we actually have a say in what happens to our community. The truth of the matter is, it's the politicians, the developers, or the franchiser that has the power. But boy it feels good to dream, doesn't it?

For residents who've lived in this area back when it was the place in the country where you came to buy farm fresh eggs or that special salsa at Good Earth, they want to know where their sleepy little town went. For newer residents, yeah, it can be nice to live in this hideaway enclave far from the hustle and bustle of the city where the kids can roam free (no comment), but give me my convenient shopping and Starbucks!! I would hate to be an urban planner. Sheesh! What a job!

To the dreamers, keep dreaming! Make it happen! Talk to some movers and shakers who can help shape Olney - perhaps not as the sleepy town anymore but not as Rockville Pike either. How many gas stations, banks, fastfood restaurants, grocery stores, and pet stores does one little town need?? Good question.