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Sierra Madre Research Paper

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I live in Sierra Madre, California the stereotypical small town filled with local stores owned by peoples, who know everyone of their customer’s names. I was born and raised in Sierra Madre and this small town that nobody thinks about shaped my life like few other things have. Growing up is Sierra Madre means one thing, everyone you know lives within half a mile of each other. Living that close to all your friends is the best and most underappreciated thing that can happen to someone. The close proximity of Sierra Madre allowed my friends and I to grow tremendous friendships that I strongly believe would never have bloomed if we had not lived so close. These close friendships are what have come to shape who I am throughout my life. You are

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