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Good Publicity for Our Neighborhood

Yesterday, Crain’s Chicago Business magazine published a story praising our neighborhood in Oak Park, the Harrison Arts District. This is good timing, as we are trying to sell our house and move to Texas.

“It’s very trendy right now,” says Ms. Bovio, 32, a stay-at-home mother, of
the neighborhood built around the Oak Park Arts District on Harrison Street.
“It’s a little piece of the city in Oak Park.”

If you’re selling a place, I guess there are worse things to be than “trendy.” Still, I hadn’t seen it that way, or even as a “little piece of the city.” These are 90-year old homes beneath a canopy of 90-year old elms lining brick-paved streets. Walking the streets, you feel tradition, not trend. Even above these atmospherics, the best thing about our neighborhood is our neighbors. We know and enjoy a lot of them, and that seems very un-cityish. Anyway, it’s a great place to live, and it’s nice to see Crain’s spreading the word.

In conclusion, please buy our house.

Two Sonic cherry limes, please

Who knew the cuisine of our childhood would be such a comfort amidst
such a stressful week?

July 25, 2008 - 7:12 pm

Kristen - the land of sonic and smiles go hand in hand!!

July 27, 2008 - 1:56 am

Fulmer Fam - Ah yes, we love our Sonic! And Wayne's!

July 27, 2008 - 4:07 am

Matt - Why isn't the cherry lime-aid on the menu for every restaurant everywhere? I can't think of a compelling reason.

For Ame and Amber

Can you believe my good fortune?
Ah, the memories…

July 27, 2008 - 1:53 am

Fulmer Fam - I just let out the stupidest giggle, it was like ehhheeeheee, then I laughed at myself.

August 5, 2008 - 10:48 pm

Drew, Amber and Megan - holy crap! I used to get so excited to go to Coach House!! Ahh the memories, all the gift bags bought and the decorative tissue paper. I could spend a fortune in there on anything and everything!!

Watching and wondering

July 24, 2008 - 3:28 pm

Kristen - i love this sweet photo.

enjoy your first weekend in amarillo altogether since having the news of your relocation. may it be filled with extra sweet moments of big adventure. i'm loving seeing the adventure unfold on your blog.

love you!