What an absolutely wonderful feeling, to be part of a ‘neighborhood.’ I guess it can happen in the bigger burbs where you walk into the Giant Eagle and see the same folks, especially if you go the same time each week. And living in your little cul-de-sac, you obviously see fellow neighbors walking their dogs and out playing with their kids.
But living in a ‘real’ Cleveland City Neighborhood --there is nothing like it!
Your little niche-- ‘oh I live in Collinwood….Ohio City…..Shaker Square…..Tremont….West Park…..Hough….’ Now, that’s city living.
Being able to walk to Church or the grocery or drug stores. Having a dry cleaner, auto body shop, pet groomer, and so much more within walking distance. The luxury of hopping on a rapid train and virtually going anywhere you want to go --the Airport, downtown, the Flats, the West Side Market, Cleveland Browns Stadium, Progressive Field, The Q.
Being able to get one of THE BEST burgers anywhere, at the little joint around the corner, The Academy, OR choose from a wide variety of top class restaurants, all in your own backyard.
Having a nostalgic Movie Theatre to visit on Saturday Nights!
YOUR lottery store is one of the top winning lottery agents AND featured in the latest Ohio Lottery commercial. I mean, they actually SHOT the commercial at your store!
Seeing folks you know anytime you drive through the neighborhood. Folks that you grew up with.
Popping into the local deli, which was there when you were a little girl and is STILL locally owned, going strong. I remember buying those little candy cane balls as a little girl at DiVita’s. I had an ice cream stand and MY STANDOUT ingredient wasn’t going to be sprinkles or whipped cream or even cherries, but adding these great little red and green candy cane balls. Well, they were a hit! But I spent more money making my special dessert than I took in!
And while at the Deli, running into Carol, your fellow choir mates, and Uncle Sam! What a treat to end the week! Being able to see someone you love on your way to work!
Oh, nothing like having your stake in your own 'hometown neighborhood!'
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