Where do you live? – Blog Project Day 2
Where do you live?
I have had the opportunity to live in a few different places, but I always end up back here. Galesburg, IL. Its a small ‘farmish’ community, near 30,000 residents. Most people in high school/college that live in Galesburg want to get as far away as they can, and I was no exception. I moved to Peoria, IL briefly, then in a suburb of Chicago. Each time I found myself back in Galesburg. I’ve always loved Chicago and Peoria is a great town, but my work in Galesburg just isn’t done yet. I was born in Galesburg, and a vast majority of my family still lives here. I don’t know what it would be like not to be around for the family dinners, and the birthday parties.
Galesburg has a nice history. It was a part of the underground railroad during the civil war, possibly the town where the Marx brothers received their nicknames, and a firmly established railroad town. Birthplace of Carl Sandburg, home to Ronald Regan, and the location of the famed Lincoln/Douglas debate. It is the type of place that has that small town charm while still maintaining some of the feel of a larger town. You run into people you know, but you don’t have to leave town for much of anything. Something I really love are the unique places that are only in Galesburg. The cafe’s and the local run businesses offer things you cant get at a national chain, like Packinghouse cinnamon rolls or Landmark spinach bisque. More recently Galesburg has suffered the loss of some major businesses, making the economic climate less than desirable and even leading to a mention in the 2010 State of the Union Address. Despite the losses I don’t think the town has changed much. I’ve enjoyed my time here and I look forward to the years ahead.
Galesburg – Thats my home.
