I wish there were more local businesses. Walmart ran most of the local businesses away by offering below wholesale prices until they went broke. Then they moved the prices back up, or even quit selling some of the items.

I eat breakfast at one local place so much, the waitress has my order memorized, so I can just say "the usual." Everyone in the place is like a big family. You can't say "the usual" at a McDonald's and get what you want.