Passionate People

When we spoke to a non-profit case manager in Philadelphia about the prospect of purchasing a home, we asked if we should purchase a home within the city limits or just outside of the city limits. (We thought that maybe we could save some money because we wouldn't be paying the additional 4%(!) city wage tax.) The older gentleman who was advising us began to well up with tears as he told us that he loves the city of Philadelphia and questioned why anyone would even consider living in the suburbs. It was one of the oddest moments imaginable as he nearly started to burst into tears in front of us.

We are realizing more and more that people are passionate about this city. We are excited that we have the chance to live here for a few years and experience that excitement. It is a neat feeling that we have so many cities across the country with which we are passionate ... Seattle (of course), Baltimore, Portland and Philadelphia.

Here is the view from the home we are purchasing:
Okay, I'm kidding.