A Beautiful Lady
I'm embarrassed that I live in the greatest city in the world but don't pay enough respect to what it has to offer. I can see the Empire State Building from my living room and with just a short walk in our front yard (Hudson River Park on the banks of the beautiful river) I can wave to Lady Liberty. I'm afraid I take these treasures for granted. I used to say that a ride on the Staten Island Ferry was all you needed; you avoid long lines and big crowds--it's plenty close enough to see her. but last fall, because Teddy's second-grade class was studying New York history so we made a visit. Nancy, my dear friend from High School joined me and Jessie, Molly and Teddy. It was a beautiful fall day, a lovely boat ride, and it wasn't crowded even though school was out. The kids climbed up as far inside the pedestal as you're allowed and Nancy and I sat and watched the harbor and had a nice visit. Lunch in the cafe and a quick trip to the gift shop. She really...