New York City

Even though I've lived in suburban Long Island for five years, when asked, "Where are you from?" I still automatically say, "Brooklyn!" After being raised in the best New York City borough - Brooklyn, Manhattan was no stranger to me. Growing up, we made periodic treks into Manhattan, particularly to Radio City for the Holiday show. Sometimes we visited my uncle, who had what seemed to me to be a glamorous life in the entertainment industry. Anyway, as a teenager on dates with my future husband, in the late 60's, we traversed into the "Big City" to wander the streets of Greenwich Village or take in a show. I mention all of this as background. Fast forward several decades, and now I am living in the suburbs. I continue to cross the bridge into Manhattan for an occasional play or for unfortunately a quick trip to the doctor. For some reason those trips are very contained