Another of my favorite burgs is Brighton. It is so happy sounding, as in bright town. My first experience/encounter with Brighton was selling insurance door-to-door.

I had just moved home to Iowa from Colorado and needed a job. I took a job selling accident insurance. This was in 1995.

One of my first assignments was the town of Brighton. On Sunday, before the workweek started, I drove to Brighton to get a feel for the town. I noted the tree-lined streets, neat yards and homes, the location of a cafe and two convenience stores.