a day in the life of Bloomingdale

See this message from a Bloomingdale resident:   

It's late Saturday morning. An ANC commissioner finds four 45-caliber shells in the alley and reports the find to police. Two police cars arrive and spend some time investigating. Meanwhile neighbors come out to socialize, curious about the police, and to learn more about a vehicle accident at 3 a.m. that set off house alarms. Some never heard a thing. 

As we gather on the steps of one rowhouse, the residents bring a pot of freshly made southern cheesy grits and several serving bowls to share with the gathering neighbors. A bowl of grapes appears and is passed around. Offers of fresh coffee abound. People come and go, lingering to discuss a myriad of subjects. Forty minutes later everyone retreats into their houses.  

Not long afterwards many neighbors are out again sprucing up the front yards or trimming the trees in the tree boxes. Others come out to help, bringing tools and trash cans. They plant a climbing rose at the base of a light pole, cut back ivy, share plants with each other.  Meanwhile a constant flow of residents pass by either on bikes, jogging, or walking perhaps to Shaw's Tavern or Big Bear for lunch. Each smiling and friendly. The gardening and cleanup continues till the sun settles behind the turrets. Just another typical long and productive and social day here in Bloomingdale. 

Be proud to live in Bloomingdale, a wonderful place with beautiful homes and friendly residents. Get engaged and discover how wonderful it is to live in such a great area.  

~~A Happy Bloomingdale Resident