(Current view from my window right)Although I am born and raised in South St. Louis city, I ended up in Chicago when I needed a change in my life almost 11 years ago.
I LOVE Chicago.
Growing up working class in South St. Louis, hatred of Chicago and it's perceived smug swagger is inbred. But I found myself an Americorps volunteer here in 1998 and for the first time in my life, free of unusual responsibilities. I had the time of my life and have stayed here ever since.
If I ever leave it will be because I found a way to live in Rome or Buenos Aires.
Or to avoid the unbearable winter. San Antonio and especially San Diego are likely possibilities.
But for now, I am happily here in the best kept secret of World Class Cities: Daaa Chi!
