The Mobility Myth.

• Author: Alexander, Gary
• Position: Letter to the editor

Thank you for Alison Wellner's great article on "The Mobility Myth" (April). One more point is the telecommuting revolution and the ability of millions of workers to live where they want to live for the duration of their natural lives. I am part of the 2.7 percent of American households that moved across state lines in 2004. We empty nesters, age 60, married 38 years--moved from Northern Virginia to Lopez Island, Washington, where I do the same work (editing financial newsletters and research reports) via the Internet. We intend to live here the rest of our lives.

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