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May 12, 2006
New York City :: 25th Anniversary
By Kat Caverly
Twenty-Five years ago today I saw New York City for the first time from the window of a plane. My
audible gasp let everyone around me know it was my first time. Would New York be gentle with me?
I was born in Chicago but I found my home when I landed in New York City. It scared me and no
place had ever scared me before this. I was on my way to Paris but decided that I would stay in
New York until I was no longer afraid. And by that time I didn't want to leave anymore.
There is an energy to this city. An energy that I knew right away would make things happen; an
energy that made things possible that I wouldn't have even dreamt about anywhere else. Mostly
it was the energy of the people; people from all over the world. On the streets I heard every
language; even languages I had never heard before.
I met the love of my life here, also in 1981; Tom Reeve. 1981 was an amazing year and it was
way before the Internet and although now I have expanded my horizons and I know that I no
longer have to be in New York City to connect to the energies of other artists, I am a
New Yorker and I am proud to say so.
Happy Anniversary New York City...here's to the next 25 years!
Posted by photocartoonist at May 12, 2006 12:24 AM
Comments
Hey Deanna,
Thanks for the article on little ole moi! It's great! And, I also have enjoyed all the other articles you have on the site. As a mom I especially like your gardening one. Also the political satire vs. comedy article and...well, all of them!
And--congrats to Kat on 25 years in NYC. 1981 was a watershed year for you, obviously, and it's great to celebrate it!
Best,
Suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne at May 20, 2006 9:40 AM
yes it was a BIG year for me, one I celebrate every year; changed my life. I see things in terms of anniversaries, occasions. That's why I love greeting cards so much. What could be better than thinking of reasons to celebrate?!
We got a good thing going here, with a great gang. Now I got to figure out how to connect to the rest of the blogosphere. The articles are great and I love the bios. I want everyone, everywhere to know about the WHO, the WHAT and the HOW of NoEvil Productions.
Posted by: Kat Caverly at May 20, 2006 10:53 AM