Urban Dwellers

That's my fancy word for those of us who grew up in the inner cities.  I too grew up in the inner city of St. Paul Minnesota (it's a little city next to it's big brother, Minneapolis, but I digress).

I just read an article today on NBC that the for the first time in 100 years that the cities are growing much faster than the suburbs.  Here is the article if you would like to read it: Cities Growing Faster than Suburbs.

Look what is happening in Detroit: Detroit   What a rebirth some parts of that city are seeing.

Or look at

Being a former "urban dweller" (or as my friend Maria would say, a "city boy." ) I can understand this why.  Although I now live in suburb of St. Paul I do miss some things about the inner city.  I miss the people, the sounds of the traffic and trains (I know call me crazy) and the feeling of something always happening.

If you watch the daily news you may think that the inner cities are full of criminals and crime is rampant.  Yes there are parts of St. Paul which are not the best but that is true of any place, including some suburbs.

Here are some pictures of my hometown that perhaps you weren't aware of. 

This is a fountain in Irvine Park which is blocks away from Downtown St. Paul


Here's a snapshot of the Como Conservatory (open all year long).



Farmer's Market in Lowertown:


Segway Tours of the city: 
Segway St. Paul


I could go on an on. I encourage you to explore the city nearest you. Think of it as an adventure and go off the beaten path.  Who knows, you may discover things you hadn't known.  Who knows, perhaps someday I too will move back to the inner city.   Now maybe I should take my own advice and venture on over and explore that city west of St. Paul.....