I Lived in the “Most Neighborly City in America” for 11 Years — Here’s What That Actually Looked Like
Apartment Therapy | 13.02.2026 21:15
In November 2014, I crammed my possessions into my Toyota Corolla and drove 2,000 miles from Maryland to Salt Lake City, Utah, for a job. While temporarily staying with a friend’s brother, I found the perfect house to rent. On a cold December morning, ready to head to my new place, I turned the key in my car’s ignition. But I only heard rapid, grinding clicks. I turned the key again and again. The engine refused to work. I got out to dig through my trunk for my jumper cables, hoping I could find someone willing to help.