I took a walk around town today and I have mixed emotions. I’ve been here a long time and some days its been downright depressing. When you wake up day after day and see the same thing – no progress, creeping unemployment, rising crime, while other towns around are moving and growing – After a while it beats you down. But over the last few years – I’ve seen some changes that make me think – maybe we have turned a corner. I’ve been feeling some hope but i’ve been disappointed before so i’m still just watching.

I’ve seen this Queen City from a few different angles. Lived in the West End and the East end, born in Muhlenberg – real sad to see it close. Went to school here, left for college, lived away for a while, and came back here, got married here, and now raising my kids here. (I have some strong thoughts about the state of our schools, but that’s for a future post). It’s been depressing for a long time.

There’s been a feeling sometimes of hopelessness when I looked around me. I’ve seen a lot of places that I grew up with, go out of business, and I’ve seen the faces around me change. I’ve seen less and less opportunities as far as employment goes.

I don’t believe that one person can save the world, or our city, but I see some good signs around town recently. I’m thinking this Mayor is beginning to make a difference. I don’t always agree with the decisions made down in City Hall, but I’ve seen far worse so i’m willing to take some of the bad for the good. The street I lived on as a child was paved for the first time I can ever remember – sometimes it’s the little things that count.

What you can expect from this blog is just straight candid talk. As I get information, i’m gonna share. As I’ve said I know people who work at City Hall and let’s just say, I hear things. I don’t have an agenda and I call a spade, a spade. I’m just like every other blogger – A person with an opinion and a computer.

I expect to update 2-3 times per week, time permitting, and If you’ve read this far, thanks and welcome.

QCC