#9, 10 and 11 - Moonstruck
#9 - Moonstruck
Friday night, we went to an outdoor screening of the Moonstruck at The Met. It was a classical New York City experience bringing together everyone from opera fans to those on dates to those seeking a free experience in a costly city.
There was a moment when I looked up and saw the moon. It would have been a helluva moment if it was full, but a 1/2 full moon is still beautiful. The audience was laughing, and you felt the fullness of the city and the energy of this shared experience with a few hundred people.
This moment slowly unfolded in a city that brags "it never sleeps" and always seems to be rushing. It invited you to savor it to understand what being in the present moment feels like.
#10 - Mixed Tapes
As a proud Gen Xer, I grew up with tapes, and long before we could imagine Sirius - xm radio or aux cords, a tape deck in your car was a must. It made music portable and sparked innovations like the Sony Walkman and the mixed tape.
Ah, the mixed tape, what an excellent way to drop a hint, communicate with someone special, or curate awesome road trip vibes, but it required mindfulness and intentionality. You couldn't multitask your way to a great tape. It begged you to slow down and listen to create something meaningful.
#11 - Real Coke
I'm not much of a pop drinker nowadays. I may have a soda 12 to 15 times a year, but there's always something about returning from a long bike ride and opening a real Coke. My wife bought me a case of cane sugar Coco-Cola in classic glass bottles for my birthday last year; each tastes so sweet. I know it's not the healthiest thing in the world, but it's always refreshing in limited quantities.
Friday night, we went to an outdoor screening of the Moonstruck at The Met. It was a classical New York City experience bringing together everyone from opera fans to those on dates to those seeking a free experience in a costly city.
There was a moment when I looked up and saw the moon. It would have been a helluva moment if it was full, but a 1/2 full moon is still beautiful. The audience was laughing, and you felt the fullness of the city and the energy of this shared experience with a few hundred people.
This moment slowly unfolded in a city that brags "it never sleeps" and always seems to be rushing. It invited you to savor it to understand what being in the present moment feels like.
#10 - Mixed Tapes
As a proud Gen Xer, I grew up with tapes, and long before we could imagine Sirius - xm radio or aux cords, a tape deck in your car was a must. It made music portable and sparked innovations like the Sony Walkman and the mixed tape.
Ah, the mixed tape, what an excellent way to drop a hint, communicate with someone special, or curate awesome road trip vibes, but it required mindfulness and intentionality. You couldn't multitask your way to a great tape. It begged you to slow down and listen to create something meaningful.
#11 - Real Coke
I'm not much of a pop drinker nowadays. I may have a soda 12 to 15 times a year, but there's always something about returning from a long bike ride and opening a real Coke. My wife bought me a case of cane sugar Coco-Cola in classic glass bottles for my birthday last year; each tastes so sweet. I know it's not the healthiest thing in the world, but it's always refreshing in limited quantities.