My Wife and I are new homeowners in the Cole Neighborhood, one of the oldest neighborhoods in Denver, Colorado.
Like so many neighborhoods in Denver, the Cole neighborhood in Real Estate-ese is vibrant (they were calling it sketchy, but weren't selling any units). In all reality the neighborhood is up-and-coming as more and more young people like us (I guess we can still call ourselves young?) buy and renovate homes here.
The neighborhood has a lot to offer, I think--Close proximity to downtown, old homes with history and character, and lots of potential--but living here is not like living in the 'burbs (Thank GOD). Our neighborhood is an eclectic mix of rich and poor; white, African American, and Hispanic; lifetime Cole Residents and immigrants like my wife and me from places like Arizona, and Michigan.
Living here has taught, and continues to teach us more about ourselves, about other cultures, and about how to be more tolerant and better people.
I anticipate this blog to be a motley mix of daily records of life in the 'hood, armchair observations on culture and humanity, and good old sarcasm.
Living here isn't for everyone. If this blog helps push someone considering purchasing a home in Cole, or one of Denver's other vibrant neighborhoods off the fence--I really don't care to which side--then I guess I'll feel like this blog was worthwhile.
I hope you enjoy reading.
