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Story: Why Am I Living in New York City?

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This week’s video story: If this is how I spend my time, why am I living in New York City?

 

 

I ask myself, “Why am I living in New York City?” but the message is the same no matter where a person might live. We should always make the most of our time! Which, of course, includes watching re-reruns on TV if that’s what I really want to do.

Here’s a link to the extraordinarily powerful public-service announcement that I mention, made by Yul Brynner, released after he died, about quitting smoking.

This story reminds me of one of my favorite resolutions from Happier at Home: Be a tourist in my own neighborhood. 

How about you? Have you ever seen a public-service announcement that stuck with you for years?

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