Connections, Big and Small
12/1/2009 - Written By Dr. Joy
So the other day I was in a real rush. Running from a place to place and having had to cut through Lincoln Center I happened to run into a whole street festival of sorts. There were vendors, bands, dancers, a Chinese dragon dance, piper's piping, maids-a-milking, well not really, but you get the idea.
The whole thing was very enchanting and reminded me very much of the First Night Festival that happens every New Year's in Boston. Now it's come to my attention that similar festivals occur in NYC, but somehow I've only ever paid attention the Ball Drop ceremony. Anyway, it's just so nice seeing people gather together. Nothing to crazy, no binge-drinkers, or horns honking, just good old fashioned fun and entertainment for the whole family.
The streets of NYC brought me yet another sentimental moment while walking the other day. I was just running around, as I do best, and I stumbled upon a written note that had fallen on the ground. The note was written in a childish hand and said "I'm lost, can you help me?" along with a New York address and some Korean or Chinese script on the bottom.
I got to thinking about the story behind this note, and the idea of someone who could possibly write in English better than they could speak and needed help. I really hope there was someone out there to help this person. My bets are on yes, as the person discarded the note.
I guess there is just something about this time of year that gets you thinking about people, and family, and connections, and stories. Whether it be a family street festival, or a long forgotten note, we all are connected in someway, and are bound to find each other one way or another.