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Tossing Glitter… A Decade In NYC
Photo By Walter Kurtz A Decade Ago…
When I was a boy I’d spend hours on an idle tractor with a stack of Vogue magazines I’d checked out of the school library. Those glossy pages transported me before traveling outside the midwest even seemed like a possibility. Douglas Kirkland, Avedon, Scavullo, Diana Vreeland and Halston all became familiar. The name I searched for however was Way Bandy. I studied his work on models. Translucent skin paired with dark smokey eyes. The way other boys studied sports figures was how I felt about Way Bandy. My other discovery was this place called New York City. In my young mind it compared to the Emerald City in Oz.
Spending hours in Miss Hardison’s art class perfecting smokey eyes with a charcoal pencil I recall a sweet smile when telling her I needed to have this just perfect for when I did makeup for Vogue magazine. New York City would become the first place I ever traveled to from the midwest on a plane. And for the next twenty plus years visiting whenever I had the chance New York City would still leave me breathless. So ten years ago when Jeff called me and asked “Are you sitting down?” Without even knowing I’d been ‘Tossing Glitter’ into the universe my dream of living in New York City came true.
New York City wouldn’t be for everyone. But nothing is perfect for everyone. The diversity and blend of so many cultures excites me and without even feeling it happen have made me a more accepting open person. Marriage equality came to New York City and I’ve felt the thrill of being able to say this is who I love and am spending the rest of my life with. Yes, being married makes a difference. Makes you feel complete. Who would ever dream after 27 years you could feel like a kid on a new adventure with your life partner.
And at the age of 53 I did makeup for Vogue magazine. It’s been a beautiful decade. Tossing Glitter in New York City.
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Inspiring writing, Eddie! Not so many people can claim they are making their dreams come true. I’m glad you’re one of them. <3
Kat- Thank you for your support for Farm Stories and in my life starting ‘Back in the Day’
Tossing Glitter to you!!! xoxo
Another good one Eddie!! It’s true–NYC is you… And I love visiting you there!!!! Love you!!!:)
Kathy- You mean so much to me!!! Thank you for reading Farm Stories and being a beautiful loving friend!!! Tossing Glitter to you!!! xoxox
Adjectives escape me. A beautiful, inspiring story. I love learning about PC students’ success stories – the big and small successes. Well written.
Donna- Thank you so much for reading and supporting Farm Stories. And most of all for being happy for me. It doesn’t get better than that.
Beautiful story and so inspirational! I just love reading your stories Eddie and your happiness makes me smile. You deserve happiness and I’m so glad for you!!!
Sherry- Thank you so much for reading. supporting and sharing your voice with Farm Stories. And most of all for friendship and sharing happiness!!! Tossing Glitter!!! xoxox
you show me courage to reach deep into my pocket, grab a handful of glitter and….TOSS
LJB- Thank you for reading, supporting and loving…. We’ll TOSS together!!! xoxo
I’m with Jenny Burns. Each and every day I reach into my own pocket and toss a little glitter. DREAM BIG or dream small either way dreams do come true and when they do we “toss glitter”!
You’re writing is pure joy Eddie, pure joy.
xoxo
Bruce- Thank you always for reading, supporting and sharing your voice with Farm Stories. Tossing Glitter’ makes those dreams come true. But then you already know that from experience!!! xoxo
Just finished Hannah and Decade in NY. Mark Floyd was an artist but you paint pictures with your words. I can see a little hump-backed old woman walking and a young man sitting on a tractor with the sun’s glow around him and the summer time bugs buzzing around him as sweat rolls down his neck while he dreams his dreams. Love your writing and can’t wait for the book. Keep the stories coming.
Carl- Thank you so much for reading and sharing your voice with Farm Stories. Can’t tell you how much it means to me!!!
Beautifully written as always. Dreams DO come true. Congratulations on your dreams coming true and all the other adventures you have had in those 10 years and the 17 years before…..especially your marriage. You have live a life from one end of the spectrum to the other…from despair to elation. I’m so glad the last few have been on the elation end of the spectrum. Hope and pray that it last for the rest of time. My dear friend of sooo many years. XOXO <3 😉
Kathy- Thank you for unending love and support that began when we were kids. It’s been quite a journey for both of us. And we’re still here!!!
I’m so grateful for what we’ve shared…. xoxoxo
Your words draw me in as if im seeing it thru your eyes and heart. Beautifully written. So much talent in one person. Beautiful person.
Jennifer- Thank you so much for your words!!! I appreciate your reading, support and voice for Farm Stories.
If I could only say in words as well as you do…my one visit to NY is still with me today. It is truly a city like no other, and having the opportunity to see you again, and to meet Jeff and beautiful Alex, made it even more special. It seems just like yesterday we were there. My birthday night will forever be the most memorable night for this Midwestern girl, and it was all because of you. Thank you for sharing your life with us, and as always, I look forward to your next story. ♥
Pam- That was a magical trip. Meeting Joe and seeing you, Kelly, Kevin and Joy. Your birthday, Elmo’s all so fabulous!!! You know it’s magic when you reconnect after so many years and you pick right up where you left off. Thank you so much for reading and sharing your voice with Farm Stories!!!! xoxo