tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post3581160199605957658..comments2023-09-11T13:56:56.236+01:00Comments on Postcards From Across the Pond: For What It’s WorthMikeHhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01530099708429116393noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-8740245498700612132016-02-19T16:47:38.770+00:002016-02-19T16:47:38.770+00:00The weird thing about Chicago (which has been here...The weird thing about Chicago (which has been here for quite a while by American standards) is that the neighborhood names keep changing. We have Wrigleyville (near the ball park) which older residents will tell you, didn't exist 40 years ago. V odd as they're not even new developments. Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-44104124761632104022016-02-17T11:07:57.731+00:002016-02-17T11:07:57.731+00:00Ah, so you're from St. Paulsactually. ;)Ah, so you're from St. Paulsactually. ;)MikeHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530099708429116393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21671665.post-44279802949439717152016-02-16T17:10:49.596+00:002016-02-16T17:10:49.596+00:00Ah yes, I live in St Paul, MN which is the Twin Ci...Ah yes, I live in St Paul, MN which is the Twin City to Minneapolis. Most people in the state simply refer to us as living the "The Cities"--which is fine. However, when they want to get more specific, they default to saying "Minneapolis". Now Minneapolis is larger and has more theaters and museums than St Paul but it also has more gangs, crime and depressed areas. I am not from there! I always tell people that I'm actually from St Paul which is far more elegant with the stately Capitol and oodles of government buildings. Folks from Mpls may ridicule us for "rolling up the sidewalks" at night, but I'm fine with the lack of Saturday night shootings and gang wars! If you're ever in the neighborhood, St Paul has some wonderful theaters and museums, as well.Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.com