I Leave for 2 Weeks ...

And my home city goes from one of the best places to live to hands-down #1.

First, Trader Joe's opened while I was on vacation.

Wait, there's more. A local man in Bend is 5 months pregnant.

If you need more evidence that Bend is the best city ever, I'm not sure if I can help you.

Beautiful scenery? Check. World-class mountain biking? Check. Snow sports? Check. Great fishing? Check. Affordable living? Check. Low crime, great schools? Check. Wasabi Peas? Check. Pregnant dudes? Check.