Decisions, Decisions

So I've decided to keep the boots, and to try running my life democratically. I now need advice on a much more serious decision...i.e., where do I want to apply for a job.

There is a lovely-looking job working for college constortium in the lovely-looking town of Claremont, CA. Problem: it's 30 miles outside of LA. I hate both the general slutiness of LA and the housing prices.

Salisbury, MD is in a beautiful location on the Maryland Penninsula -- certainly not as noxious as LA. Problem: It's a public university. I cannot philosophically conform to the mission of a government-supported institution. Of course, I violate my principles to some extent every time I drive on a government road, but one doesn't want to make a career of it...

Belmont College is a respected private, Christian school. Problem: It's in Nashville! Kind of like Vegas for Christian people. Hating hicks, the South, and country music as much as I do, Nashville is probably not the ideal location for me. Extremely difficult, I would think, to find classical music stations and marijuana. On the bright side, Tennessee Walkers are gorgeous horses, and I wouldn't mind having one.

Southern Methodist University has also posted a job that matches my skills and paltry experience well. Problem: It's in Texas.

UC Irvine is also looking for someone like me...why are so many schools controlled by the Dark Side?

Finally, Drexel is looking for someone to run the Internet Public Library ask-a-question service. Drexel sort of "bought" the IPL from Michigan, and since I've already done ref admin work for them and I know how things work, I might land the job. Problem: I know from direct observation that they overworked the last librarian in the position. Also, I'm not sure I'm a good match with Philly.

So...yeah...I'm going to keep looking. Any of those places sound particularly appealing?