As I sit on a bench in downtown Royal Oak I am prepared to see people from all spectrums of life going about their business. It is noon and the park is full of parents with kids, and a few elderly ladies walking around while entertaining themselves with small talk. I walk over to the swings and watch a dad pushing two twin boys who look to be having the time of their life. I can hear the yelps of the boys as Dad pushes them higher and higher. The father, who looks to be in some sort of executive business, has no problem getting his suit dirty to make his kids smile. Soon, a woman in what looks to be her mid thirties joins the group on the swing. She helps the man push the other boy, but after five minutes the boys hug and kiss the man and walk away with the woman. As they walk past my bench I am clued in on what has just happened.

"You bet!" replies the older man with a grin.

you'll see him next weekend. Don't you want to have fun with Mommy?" the woman explains to the tearful boys.

This scene is one of the most heartwarming moments. My day in Downtown Royal Oak has shown me many different types of people all brought together in the same town. While the city I live in is growing in population everyday, there is no part where everyone can go to shop, relax, and play in the park all in one area. Without a car in my town you would be hopeless to find any entertainment, while Royal Oak has it wrapped up all in a few blocks. On my way home, I sigh as I drive down the same streets I pass everyday and I look at the same gas station attendant, Blockbuster, and CVS that line up the rural roads of my city. If Macomb Township ever does designate a 'downtown' area, they could look at Royal Oak for ideas, the unique atmosphere and variety of stores is something taken for granted by Royal Oak residents, and desired by town-folk like myself.

"Mom, Oh my god! This is exactly what I want. I need this coat for winter, Please, I won't ask for anything else! Please, It's only a hundred and fifty dollars!" She whines from across the store for her mom.

"You taught me everything I know, same time next week?" The winner asks.

"They are never satisfied," the mom says looking right at me.

Hearing the conversation makes me realize the problems that the young boys are dealing with, and how for the 10 minutes I watched, they were having the best time with their dad. At 12:45, as a force of habit I get in my car and drive to

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Approximate Word count = 1078
Approximate Pages = 4 (250 words per page double spaced)