My girlfriend and I rented a nice house on the river and I was there for about two and a half months, and we were just out of Alabama. I hardly got to see Alabama.
The quote highlights a sense of physical distance and missed opportunity, even when in close proximity. It reflects on how being geographically close doesn't necessarily equate to truly experiencing or appreciating a place. The focus on the river house contrasts the idea of leisure and escape with the fleeting nature of time spent in a familiar location. It evokes themes of longing, the transient nature of moments, and perhaps a subtle commentary on the disconnect between location and personal engagement.