10 Things I’ll Miss
1. Movie Parties: What started years ago as “Bad Movie Night,” during which Josh and his friends snarked at comically lame films, evolved into a weekly family fest, with honorary uncles Bill and Andrew, of movies we truly love. Best recent screening: Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.
2. Creative Graffiti: It makes traffic a bit easier to take.
3. Prospect Park: It was our backyard for a decade. I love it in every season.
4. Impromptu Dinners with Neighbors: Many a roast chicken and bottle of wine were enjoyed with Gisela, Jonas, and Linus. A toast to some terrific dinners with Cem, Isil, and Maya, too!
5. The Vespa: Not as prevalent as in, say, Italy, but they’re here in the Slope, representing cool Euro style.
6. Authentic Diversity: And for the most part, in this city of 14 million, we all just get along.
7. Belleville: We had Thanksgiving here one year, and I enjoyed the steak-frites throughout my pregnancy with Jack. When Bill and Andrew offered to treat us to dinner anywhere in the city before we move, this neighborhood French bistro was my choice.
8. Stoop Life: It all happens here — socializing, business, playtime.
9: Manhattan from the rooftop: I wept here on 9/11, but mostly the view from the roof stops my heart in a good way.
10: New Old Friends: Just because it hasn’t been that long on the calendar doesn’t mean someone’s not an old friend. Jen has given me a profound sense of belonging and home that I will take with me. Thank you.
Kate, this brought tears to my eyes! Best of luck to you, Josh, and the kids in your move north and west of here. Strange though it may sound, I mean it when I say that I will miss the idea of you both–although we didn’t see each other that much post-Pre-K-2, I always enjoyed the moments when our paths crossed since then. You and Josh were unfailingly nice! Enjoy all that Northampton has to offer. I’ll look forward to future blog postings. Love, Anne
That Jen Lee is just SO disgustingly photogenic!!!
Can’t believe you still have time to blog, Kate, but so glad you have. Wonderful and moving post. Look forward to reading the next one from Northampton!
Thinking of you. xx
Amen. This was great — and am really going to miss #1 as well. But I look forward to the next one in Northampton. We’ll see you soon.
Just sending love to you Kate on your journey–
I hope that you find everything you need, just within reach–
One of my dearest, Sarah Ahearn, is in Northampton– and you will adore her too. She is so very very real…
and I am less than 2 hours away if you’d like to meet up sometime I would love that.
warmly,
Kate
Well, you are probably a bit dazed, possibly surrounded by boxes but let me say how lovely it was to know you, Josh and the kids. I will most certainly notice your absence at school pickup but I will be watching for blog updates. I totally agree that old friends + good friends are not necessarily defined by time: here’s to some good friends and their lovely new life … be happy and blog soon xL