Changes

I am beginning to see changes here.  They are subtle, but for someone who has lived through these same changes in the United States, I guess I am more aware of things that are developing here.  I remember when I first came here and an airplane flew over the city or the river people would stop and stare.  The flights were rare and we would maybe see an airplane every 4 or 5 months.  I have noticed that the frequency of small aircraft flying overhead has increased, not dramatically, but I have seen a change.  We have an airplane flying overhead at least 4 or 5 times per month.  They are privately owned planes like Cesnas.  I have also noticed an increased frequency of commercial aircraft flying in the Stratosphere.  I remember when I was a child we would rarely see planes flying overhead.  As the city grew so did the frequency of planes.  I have not noticed an increase in population because this is a city of only about 70,000 people but it is becoming more aware.  There are people living here that want to see changes here.  The old guard are content to sit at a bench next to the river and watch traffic but the younger people are desirous of seeing progress.  We will just have to wait and watch.