Comments on: When Friends Leave

By: Chana Waguespack

Chana Waguespack — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:15:21 +0000

Very neat blog article.Much thanks again. Really Cool.

By: Natalie

Natalie — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:37:40 +0000

You forgot to mention THE HOLBROOKS, geez. Just kidding, we were only barely in the Park Slope ward in 2003. I just stumbled on your blog somehow today and I’m wondering if we ever knew each other? I’ll have to hunt around a little longer because I’m not even entirely sure who you are at this point. Gosh, I loved the Lows and the Palmers and the Gunnersons and the Beans and I think about that time a lot. You’re right about the weird transitory nature of that ward, though, even in our one year there we noticed it.

By: Sherriann

Sherriann — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:18:49 +0000

Brooklyn is indeed a special space – I always reflect so fondly and romantically on my time there (the Autumn leaves and farmers markets in Prospect Park, the cozy restaurants on 5th and 7th Aves, the gowanas (yuck), CobbleHill food, and good friends). The ward was fantastic – a great positive energy there…and I loved singing with all the kids and watching them grow. Being one of the few single people in the ward back then, I have to say how comfortable and chilled the environment was for me compared to the pressures of the singles ward…truly a breath of fresh air. There seemed to be a great influx of people moving into the ward towards the time I was leaving for the Village and marriage.

And Rusty, when you and Sarah arrived – twas much fun getting to know you. Mahesh and I miss our few but memorable long religious conversations with you two and your keen perspectives and open minds. I recently remembered you have this blog so I look forward to reading more of your thoughts. I love the edge so often invited here and hope to be able to participate.

By: Dan

Dan — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:13:19 +0000

Rusty,

Brian Low was in Romania on his mission at about the same time I was. We worked together in the same district for a while. I haven’t talked to him in a long time and have been meaning to catch up. Speaking of, Rusty, tell me more about these Red Hook ballfields on Saturday mornings. I think my daughter might be interested in seeing some of Brooklyn too. :)

By: Rusty

Rusty — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 01:15:46 +0000

Emily,
Are you now on the UWS?

By: EmilyS

EmilyS — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 16:25:01 +0000

Life is hard in Park Slope? pfft. I notice none of you waxing rhapsodic over Bensonhurst! :-) I did my time (nearly 7 years) in the ‘hoist, and all I can say is…Upper West Side, how I love thee!

You guys do have a beautiful spot there in the Slope, Rusty. Hang onto it!

By: Abby Low

Abby Low — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 13:52:54 +0000

Well said Rusty.

I’m watching the movers pack our stuff right now. After over 10 years here in the city, it is really hard to leave — city and friends.

And it may be that I am almost 8 months pregnant, but this made me cry — just a little bit.

Thanks for this.

By: Rusty

Rusty — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 04:12:39 +0000

Dan,
They move I think this weekend. To New Jersey, so they’ll still be close to New York (and you could still catch up) but far enough away that we won’t be hitting the Red Hook ballfields for yummy latin food every Saturday anymore. How do you know them?

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:06:55 +0000

Rusty,

The Lows moved? Out of the city? Dang, I was hoping to catch up with them…

By: GK Risser

GK Risser — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:13:39 +0000

Having preceeded Brooklyn first with Los Angeles, then Salt Lake City, then Denver, I have to say that the most fascinating parts of all cities are those that bring people face to face in a conversational manner, that are condusive to social interaction, and New York has more of those than any other city I know. When I first moved to BK I was conscious of the fact that people were right outside my door all night, brushing against me on the subway, and talking over my shoulder in resturaunts. Then I grew accustomed. Then I came to welcome it. Most of all, I’m gonna miss the people. I’m also going to miss the shared experience. I’m also going to miss the inspiring energy. But we don’t all leave New York for the suburbs (not that I find anything wrong with that if it be your choice, it just ain’t mine). Some of us leave it for the same reasons we came to it; a good mix of necessity, exploration, adventure, and growth. You can come with us if you want. Or you can set down roots and we will come back and find you where we know you are.