Lived in LA-PacPal, SM, Venice–for 10 yrs loved/hated it. Enjoy it. Don't get addicted to the Anti-Reality-Heroin... (You can change the voice preferences in your GPS...)
This makes my heart ache for the passing of time and all that we must survive. This also fills me with the hope of being alive and figuring out what comes next. Beautiful.
A wonderful essay! I am contemplating a move, after being settled in one place for ten years (!!!). Prior to this place, I'd moved every few years for my whole adult life. When I first settled here, in my earlyish 30s, I was skittish for several years -- it felt unsettling to be settled, to not move somewhere new! But now, I'm rooted here, I have a happy-making routine that is significantly dependent on this place, I like my home and my people who live nearby. And contemplating a move, mid-career, now when I am happy and rooted where I am? Sometimes it feels exciting and desirable. Sometimes it feels like a terrifying prospect. Reading about the experience of moving back and forth between these big, iconic cities, at different ages, has really resonated with me, even though it's a different situation than mine. I'm sure I'll re-read this as I continue my contemplation.
If returning to NYC brought an unwelcome sense of deja vu from your 20s, doesn't returning to LA bring the same sense in your 50s? I'm curious b/c I'm in the same situation. Life is on repeat!
Love this, Meghan. As I said when we met - we’re Gen X mishpucha. 52 this summer. Sorry to see you leave NYC but we’ll always have Ridgewood, NJ. Enjoy - this is a good time for “we’ll see.”
Not a cliché to say I was on the edge of my seat! As for your recent move to LA again, enjoy the ride…
I read this on the subway. Almost missed my stop!
Great piece! I've enjoyed your writing over the years and am glad you're back at it.
Lived in LA-PacPal, SM, Venice–for 10 yrs loved/hated it. Enjoy it. Don't get addicted to the Anti-Reality-Heroin... (You can change the voice preferences in your GPS...)
Oh how I miss the Thomas guide!
Welcome back, you picked an auspicious time as this year the Thomas guide book also makes its return.
A joy to read!
I love this so much!
This makes my heart ache for the passing of time and all that we must survive. This also fills me with the hope of being alive and figuring out what comes next. Beautiful.
Welcome back! Hope to cross paths on the hiking trails.
A wonderful essay! I am contemplating a move, after being settled in one place for ten years (!!!). Prior to this place, I'd moved every few years for my whole adult life. When I first settled here, in my earlyish 30s, I was skittish for several years -- it felt unsettling to be settled, to not move somewhere new! But now, I'm rooted here, I have a happy-making routine that is significantly dependent on this place, I like my home and my people who live nearby. And contemplating a move, mid-career, now when I am happy and rooted where I am? Sometimes it feels exciting and desirable. Sometimes it feels like a terrifying prospect. Reading about the experience of moving back and forth between these big, iconic cities, at different ages, has really resonated with me, even though it's a different situation than mine. I'm sure I'll re-read this as I continue my contemplation.
Welcome back. Omg the back and forth with the coasts! I so relate. And I just got here (2 weeks before lockdown) from my hometown of NY.
If returning to NYC brought an unwelcome sense of deja vu from your 20s, doesn't returning to LA bring the same sense in your 50s? I'm curious b/c I'm in the same situation. Life is on repeat!
Love this, Meghan. As I said when we met - we’re Gen X mishpucha. 52 this summer. Sorry to see you leave NYC but we’ll always have Ridgewood, NJ. Enjoy - this is a good time for “we’ll see.”
Love your piece Meghan! Sorry you left NY again. But perhaps you'll be back...
Love this piece. I fell my younger self in NYC too. It’s a great place to revisit for a youthful hit!