7 years ago i turned 18 in chicago. november also happens to be the anniversary for This American Life. the year of my 18th birthday was This American Life's 5th anniversary. Ira Glass and others toured the country in celebration, ending in chicago. it sold out quickly, but i was determined to get in. so i stood outside the theater holding one finger up waiting for someone with an extra ticket to sell. barely legal, i shelled out much more than i should have to celebrate my birthday with their anniversary.
7 years later, i am in new york city and so is This American Life. they replayed that chicago performance tonight on WNYC. as i listen, i can't help but reflect. this year i turn 25 and they turn 12. and this week i travel from nyc to pgh to chi for Thanksgiving. it seems appropriate.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
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