One Thing I Love About Louisville: Kelly McKnight

I know I'm not supposed to have favorites but I admit that this is one of my very favorite "One Thing I Love About Louisville" entries. Well done, Kelly.

I know it's corny but the best reason I love Louisville is the street where I live.
Granted, it's an easy street to love. Straight as an arrow. Big trees on both sides. Attractive architecture. Cool history. Great neighbors. City park at the end of the street.

It's not the scenic part that gets me.

My children were brought up here. I've raised and buried two dogs and two cats while residing on this street. I've walked hand-in-hand with my wife up and down the street so many times each tree...every crack in the sidewalk...each porch greets me like an old friend.

In every home there lives a story connected to me.

It doesn't matter if I'm passing under a leafy canopy or bare branches, bright sunlight or starry sky, the second I hit my street and glide up to the front of my house (there's always a parking space), I know I'm safe. I'm home.

I open the door and waiting for me is the most wonderful woman in the world, a warm fire, and a well-cooked meal.  

Now that I'm closer to the end than the beginning, my best memories will always reside
in Louisville on the street where I live...and what lovely memories they are.

Kelly McKnight is a partner and founder of VIA Internet Studio which designs, builds, hosts, maintains, and creates the advertising and marketing programs to drive traffic to their award-winning websites.