A homeowner in Waukesha for 20 years, Steve is president of the Waukesha Dog Parks Organization and enjoys motorcycling, fishing and staying on top of politics.
Quality of life in an area often is thought of as recreational and cultural opportunities. Sometimes we overlook the simpler things that makes Waukesha one of the best cities to live in. I'd like to share some of the things many may think as insignificant and are taken for granted. You are encouraged to offer your observations and thoughts via email to me. I'll pass them along to the readers of my blog. Following is something that is certainly not insignificant.
I've lived in Waukesha for twenty years now. I come from the north side of Milwaukee. Pat and I bought a house there, near where I did the most of my growing up around Sherman Blvd and Hampton Ave. We were raising our young family and struggling to make the paycheck meet the needs.
Across the street was a house that was rented out to people that made their living selling illegal drugs. I'll make many stories short by saying when standing up for the neighborhood and they threatened to kill me, I decided it was time to move. The police showed no interest.
So, lesson #1 is to live in an area where drug houses are not tolerated. Curt Otto's recent blog reaffirmed that Waukesha won't tolerate such. Over the years, having worked for many of my 20 years here, near downtown on St. Paul Ave, the area has cleaned up impressively.
Next, I'll write about a seemingly trivial issue here in Waukesha, but has gotten out of control in Milwaukee.
