SESAME STREET

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Sesame Street. The home of dreams, wonderment, excitement and a multitude of personalities. for kids nationwide

That multitude of personalities sounds a lot like the town I call My Hometown, Conway, AR.

Conway is home to about 50,000 people in the city limits and probably that many more in the surrounding area.

It is also the official home of AETN (Arkansas Educational Television Network) which is where I grew up watching Sesame Street.

I loved that show, with characters like Big Bird, Bert and Ernie, The Cookie Monster and of course, my all time favorite, Oscar the Grouch.

I always wondered as a child what it would be like to be on Sesame Street? Running around in an environment of non stop fun.

Well, here in Conway, I don't have to wonder anymore. You see we actually have a Sesame Street. I know, you may have one too. So what's the big deal about having a Sesame Street. In our case, the only building located on "Sesame Street" is AETN, the location which aired all of those fond memories that were piped into my house everyday on Channel 2.

Even today, when I drive by Sesame Street, and I frequently do, it always reminds me of those childhood memories. Memories that I hope I will never forget.

Just one of the interesting pieces of pie in Conway, the place I call My Hometown.

Until next time,
Chip