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Comment by Robert McEvily on July 19, 2010 at 12:32pm

Thanks to all for the great comments!

Comment by Robert McEvily on July 19, 2010 at 12:32pm

Thanks Gita!

Comment by Gita on July 18, 2010 at 7:55pm

Here is thelink to the story. Thanks for asking:
http://www.cheahachallenge.com/documents/rail_trail_mag.pdf

Comment by Gita on July 18, 2010 at 4:16pm

This is an example of the wonderful nationwide Rails to Trails program that turns abandoned urban properties into human spaces. I wrote about the Chief Ladiga trail in Alabama, in fact, for Rails to Trails magazine. Thank you for showing us the High Line park and for encouraging us to step away from the keyboard to rejuvenate.

Comment by Jeanette Cheezum on July 18, 2010 at 12:49pm

I got a kick out of this. Next time I'm in NY I'll check it out.

Comment by Brad Rose on July 18, 2010 at 10:58am

Thanks Rob. I really enjoyed the pictures and the commentary. I'm going to be in NY City in September and look forward to visiting this "urban oasis." I also think that writing without computer is an important activity. I am constantly at my computer, but when I travel, I typically don't bring my laptop, and just bring a notebook and pencils. I've found that narrative "sketching" and free associating using these primitive tools is a very good way to capture some inspirations, which later get formalized and beautified by typing them up on the computer. Thanks again for the High Line video.

Comment by Sandra Davies on July 18, 2010 at 10:25am

Really, really enjoyed this - what a brilliant use of a previously derelict site which must give a new perspective on the city. Michael B. has beaten me with his use of 'cabin fever' which a comment of your put me in mind of, and I'm shortly to be spending a whole fortnight in a tent sans computer and have packed three notebooks to carry me through, hope I can make good use of the time.

Comment by Cath Barton on July 18, 2010 at 5:12am

Fabulous! Thanks Rob.

Comment by Elliott Cox on July 17, 2010 at 11:34pm

Very cool, Rob. I'm an analog kinda guy myself (if you couldn't tell by my post and video), and I agree with you all the way. Thankfully I live in a part of NC that allows me to be surrounded by woods, with no neighbors and nature all over the place. Sometimes nature gets into my trash and makes a mess, or nature leaves white avian dielectric material (bird shit) on my windshield, but watching nature unfold is a great way to keep myself grounded and realize that this blue/green fun-ball that we live on will keep on keepin' on with or without me. I can choose to join in on the fun, or not.

Comment by Michael Brown on July 17, 2010 at 11:27pm

Thanks, Rob. Aside from providing a great idea for an assignment for my students during the upcoming semester, you did a terrific job on putting this together.
Has anyone told you what a pleasant voice you have for narrating these videos? Really. I can play this particular one if I run into a dry spell or get cabin fever. I'm pretty sure it'll have me writing in no time.

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