I've lived in both large cities and now what most people call the country. Personally I think living in the country is a better deal because I value clean air, clear water and all the wonderful parks in the 573. I am 55 minutes away from all a big city, St. Louis has to offer and a billion miles away from all the bad stuff a large city offers—I do have it made. City kids grow up shaped by different rhythms of life—crowded streets, constant noise, and endless options (goo