Lights On New York!
Renewal is a word I usually save for the sobering doldrums of January, or the optimism of Spring. Rarely does it headline in November and December when words like revelry and indulge take center stage.
But after Hurricane Sandy decimated the New York/New Jersey area, “renewal” doesn’t just feel good, it’s needed. Especially in the backdrop of our vulnerable economy.
I took the above picture while flying into La Guardia this past Tuesday night. It was 8:35PM and Election Day 2012. I knew I didn’t have a good chance of getting to the polls in time to vote. A rim of black still circled lower Manhattan, but a twinkling net of lights spread across the surrounding area, showing signs of electrical renewal. And then finally, the plane hovered over mid the megawatt enter of mid town Manhattan. Right there, I saw the light, the energy, the hope, the grit and resiliency that made me fall in love with New York 17 years ago.
I knew everything would be OK, whether I got my vote in or not.
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Wow! I haven’t seen NYC skyline since I left in 1957.
great shot.
Thank you!
I am sure there was a great deal of gratitude mixed in with the renewal there – the glory of electricity once again!
Indeed! Here is an ocean of glittering renewals!
Kindly visit my idea of Renewal : Rise, Rebirth, Revival, Rejuvenate, Renaissance
It is so good to see those lights coming back!
It sure is. And great to finally have lovely weather this weekend!
Becca
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Already following;)
That’s a great pic. I love New York.