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June 15, 2015 by Colleen Mariotti

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We belted as we drove through upstate New York, “I’m leaving today. I want to be a part of it, New York, New York!”  

Before this trip, I would always think of the vertical power of Manhattan and bright lights while belting show tunes. As we drove on the old Mohawk Trail and eventually US-20 through upstate New York, I realized I only ever knew one small piece of what makes New York State infamous the world over.

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Now when I think of New York, my mind leaves the city and ambles to the pitch perfect barns that grace the gentle hills.

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I conjure images of old steam boats and steam trains whose whistles can’t be ignored but have a melodic and timeless patina.

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I think of sticky jugs of maple syrup and spring blooms dotting roadside stands, with “honor system” coffee cans for payment.

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I think of the wonder of a state that can offer one of the great cities of the world only minutes from pristine working farms and gentle roadside diners serving homemade pie of days gone by.

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I will never forget the sprawling New York countryside and I will forever land in Manhattan with a knowing smile of the majestic power just beyond Wall Street in every direction.

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Filed Under: Appreciation, USA Tagged With: Manhattan, Mohawk Trail, New York Countryside, Start Spreading The News

About Colleen Mariotti

Colleen is a mother of three, teacher, leadership coach, writer, and co-founder of Livology. The observations on this site come from a deep desire to share, practice and continue to learn and grow by being present in the world every day.

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