New York, New York
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And another trip to New York City is in the books.
Read MoreMidwest to Manhattan: My Goldilocks Home
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Bettendorf, Iowa, where I was raised, felt too small. New York City, where I moved after college, felt too big. Des Moines feels just right.
Read Moremidwest to manhattan: my midwest is showing
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For whatever reason, New York has always remained in my line of vision and someday I hope to live there. Who doesn't have that dream? Midwest to Manhattan is an ongoing series here on the site, dedicated to folks with connections to both the Midwest and Manhattan.
This month, I wrote about my recent trip to the City and now I'm republishing a portion of an essay written by Sammy over on My Midwest is Showing. This is a stellar piece of writing, folks! Enjoy.
Read Moremidwest to manhattan: reaching the mirage
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I've always liked New York. Maybe it's because of Billy Joel, Nora Ephron, and Shake Shack. Maybe it's something deeper. The City seems to symbolize so many different things to different people - dreams, achievement, progress. For whatever reason, New York has always remained in my line of vision and someday I hope to live there. Who doesn't have that dream?
Over the next few months, we'll be having guest contributors here on the site and each will share a piece about life in New York for a series entitled 'Midwest to Manhattan.' Last month, Eileen Moores shared her story and this week, it's my turn. I just spent this past weekend in New York and it was everything I wanted it to be and more.
Read Moremidwest to manhattan: that midwest spirit
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For whatever reason, New York has always remained in my line of vision and someday I hope to live there. Who doesn't have that dream? Midwest to Manhattan is an ongoing series here on the site, dedicated to folks with connections to both the Midwest and Manhattan.
Last month, Erika Veurink kicked things off with her essay and this month, we have Eileen Moores sharing lessons she's learned while working in the fashion industry.
Read Moremidwest to manhattan: good and beautiful
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I've always liked New York. Maybe it's because of Billy Joel, Nora Ephron, and Shake Shack. Maybe it's something deeper. The City seems to symbolize so many different things to different people - dreams, achievement, progress. For whatever reason, New York has always remained in my line of vision and someday I hope to live there. Who doesn't have that dream?
Over the next few months, we'll be having guest contributors here on the site and each will share a piece about life in New York for a series entitled 'Midwest to Manhattan.' First off is Erika Veurink, who recently moved back from Manhattan. Her thoughts are below....
Read MoreLocals Only: Ellen Butler (I ♥ Des Moines)
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Ellen Butler recently moved back to Des Moines after spending some time elsewhere, notably in the Big Apple. Her essay is about life in New York versus life in Des Moines. Her insights may surprise you! Read it after the jump.
Read Moremonthly distractions
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What are you doing this weekend? Tonight I'm headed down to my cousin's wedding and then plan on spending the rest of weekend watching season two of Chef's Table. In the meantime, here are some links from around the Web that I enjoyed this past month. Enjoy the loooonnnnng weekend!
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