We actually just moved here from northern California, the economy is better and the political climate is improved. I'm not sure if there is an "ideal" place for us at the moment. The move was primarily practical and only partially to help me feel "less hopeless." There are half a million folks in the Boise/Nampa area and was hoping at least one was an FDR listener. I sincerely hope your search for companionship proves fruitful.