Dropping My Kid Off at College, I Run to Narrow the Distance Between Us
<p>Outside my hotel, I wait for my Garmin to locate a signal through the dense canopy of skyscrapers. Meanwhile, I need time to find my own bearings. I glance left and right, but nothing registers: <em>I’m lost before I even start my run</em>.</p>
<p>This is nothing new. Despite having visited New York City more than 20 times, every trip here has felt like it was my first. While I know Manhattan is an oblong island with Central Park at its heart, that’s about it. Whether due to the city’s sheer size, the brevity of my stays, or just laziness on my part, I haven’t retained much about its street grid or distinct neighborhoods. As a result, New York City always feels like New City to me.</p>
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