I hate Soulard... 1.28.2008 | 3 Comment(s)

...because ever time I visit, I'm reminded how much I freaking love the place. How could you live there and every time you walk out your front door not be inspired by the built environment around you? I visited Soulard for the dog parade this past weekend and fell in love with the neighborhood, again...and wished I was able to afford on of the fantastic houses with their front door right on the sidewalk. There's a little white house on a street I can't remember that has so much charm it makes me want to explode...it's the cutest.

It's a shame some visitors (mostly non-city residents) that attend the Mardi Gras celebration disrespect the homeowners and businesses that make Soulard a great city neighborhood. I, for one, couldn't pee on any of the gorgeous structures up there, my pee just isn't good enough.

By  Brian, at 3:01 PM

Check out Benton Park - its prices have gone up, but you can still get some good deals there, and it has that Soulard feel to it.

By  barbara_on_19th, at 12:34 AM

Or come up to Old North. It is in the same place as Soulard, just north instead of south. Live on the same block as Crown Candy. Also, we have one sleepy bar, absolutely no public peeing!

By  Brick City, at 9:40 AM

I need to visit ONSL. I've not been for over a year and it looks like there are tons of exciting changes happening there.