It is Sunday morning and I am having coffee in Highlands Coffee Shop on Bardstown Road. It is about 90% full with people of absolutely every shape, age and size. Some folks are chatting, some are sipping delicious cups of coffee or tea. Some of us are even doing a little work inside on this lovely day in Kentucky. Its fun to watch the business man sitting next to the skater with tats and all. Sometimes the business man may even be sporting ink under that suit as well.
In a bit I will go get Magnolia (my 17 yo Chihuahua), and walk just a few short blocks over to Cherokee Park. Cherokee is one of the crown jewels of The Metro Louisville Park system. It was designed and laid out by Federick Olmstead, the same one in fact who designed Central Park in New York City. There are trails, a dog park, streams and lots of people enjoying life!
The Highlands are composed of twelve neighborhoods and is located approximately 3-4 miles from downtown Louisville. The houses range from multi million dollar homes to lovely shotgun cottages. I live in one of those cottages in the Deer Park area. Within these boundaries are top rated schools, colleges and parks of almost every description. This morning my neighbor across the street had put out a huge table full of veggies with a large homemade sign that said FREE. One more reason I love it here.
My first day in Louisville I walked down Bardstown Road, it was on derby day in 1998. I have vivid memories of my excitement and instant love for this area. As I walked down the street looking in the lovely shops and cafes person after person looked me in the eye and excitedly said "HAPPY DERBY" I knew that day I had found home.
Things like this are what make me proud to call the Highlands home. With steady home values, lots to do and a diverse population the Highlands are truly a destination in the Greater Louisville Area.
I am indeed proud to call the Highlands "My Old Kentucky Home".
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