Ted. While
taking a morning walk around the neighborhood in Atlanta where we are currently
living, I was reminded that it is really different
from many of the cities we have visited this year, but I like it.
The City Built in a Forest
This well-earned nickname says
it all. And the trees are most appreciated for the shade they cast during the
dog days of summer.
“Hey”
Everyone I meet on the
sidewalk has a smile and a greeting. There are nearly 7 million people in metro
Atlanta but it’s really just a collection of small neighborhoods.
“Hey, y’all”
Southernisms sound gentle to
my ear now that I have lived in Georgia more than half of my life. To hear other expressions, check out “Sh%t Southern Women Say” on YouTube.
Diversity
Every morning I pass whites,
blacks, Hispanics and Asians on the sidewalk. They live side by side in most
neighborhoods.
International
This is one of the fastest
growing international communities in the world. The children playing together in
the parks speak many different languages to their parents but English to each
other. The variety of ethnic restaurants is incredible.
Dekalb Farmers Market
Strolling the aisles, one can
hear ten languages in 20 minutes. I
counted 15 different types of hot peppers. And the varieties of fish they
sell…my, oh my!
Uber
Many of the places we visited
in Europe have banned Uber. I realize they have their reasons but it is nice to
be back in a place that has embraced ride sharing.
Active communities of faith
Churches, synagogues, mosques
and temples seem to be on every street corner. Furthermore, they are well
attended by young and old alike.
Ponce City Market
Atlanta is finally embracing
a concept we have seen elsewhere around the world. The city is learning to
repurpose older buildings rather than tear them down.
Baseball
Whether they win or lose, the Atlanta Braves
still have a ton of fans and one sees the ball caps everywhere. Yeah, it's a
quaint, old-fashioned game but it’s still alive here and I love it!
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