The Spovangelist

When walking through the West Central neighborhood, you are likely to see a few things. Many houses, not always in the greatest of shape. Some parks. Just a few months ago, I saw a pre-teen boy leaning out a door with a gun and a large dog (surprisingly, I’ve been in weirder situations). Because West [...]

Bikes are better for road repair. Bikes are better for the environment. Bikes are better for my thighs (although moon burgers aren’t). Bikes are better for business, or so Marshall Powell, General Manager of the Elk Public House, hopes to see.     The Elk decided to remove the free parking space directly in front [...]

This Christmas I received a re-gifted copy of The New Laurel’s Kitchen from one of my many generous Aunts. She hinted that the book proclaimed a rather “interesting” philosophy of food. As I read the introduction the comments on the importance of place struck a chord that resonates with the purpose of this blog. A [...]

It was supposed to be so easy. After leaving the Christ Community Church in 2009 due to new increased property taxes on churches, the South Perry Farmer’s Market finished up a successful summer season this year at a new location, The Shop. The move made sense. Finding a home on the main drag of a [...]

Recently I spent a week in San Francisco soaking up a little big city life. While in many ways it exceeded my expectations, it also reminded me of just how much we have to be thankful for right here at home. It is no secret that real estate in the Bay Area is tricky to [...]