happy 75th, big boy!
You don't look a day over 21!
I lived in the shadow of the Empire State Building my entire life. Now, as an adult, I occupy the same city as this soaring structure. And yet, the novelty has never worn off. I look at it every day and swoon. The skin around my eyes may have aged but the wonder in them remains forever child-like.
I take notice of and ponder the significance of the colored lights. Sometimes it's easy to identify the seasonal hues -- red and green for Christmas, yellow and white for spring, etc. For the more cryptic ones, I consult the sidebar in Time Out NY. Often times, the colors represent a cause or effort. Not only is this skyscraper pleasing to the eye, it's also socially aware, you see.
The observation deck of the Empire State Building tends to get all the attention but for an art deco nut like myself, the lobby is where it's at. Yes, you can see for miles in every direction from the storied top but the ground floor is just absolutely stunning. Want to see for yourself? Visit the Empire State Building's official site and click on Virtual Tour in the left-hand navigation. It's time well-spent.
I lived in the shadow of the Empire State Building my entire life. Now, as an adult, I occupy the same city as this soaring structure. And yet, the novelty has never worn off. I look at it every day and swoon. The skin around my eyes may have aged but the wonder in them remains forever child-like.
I take notice of and ponder the significance of the colored lights. Sometimes it's easy to identify the seasonal hues -- red and green for Christmas, yellow and white for spring, etc. For the more cryptic ones, I consult the sidebar in Time Out NY. Often times, the colors represent a cause or effort. Not only is this skyscraper pleasing to the eye, it's also socially aware, you see.
The observation deck of the Empire State Building tends to get all the attention but for an art deco nut like myself, the lobby is where it's at. Yes, you can see for miles in every direction from the storied top but the ground floor is just absolutely stunning. Want to see for yourself? Visit the Empire State Building's official site and click on Virtual Tour in the left-hand navigation. It's time well-spent.
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