WOW. Thank the goddess for facebook. got a message the other day, saying, "KATE??? Is this really you? 5th Court?"

For those of you who do not know, i was born in HP hospital, but then 2 days later moved to my parent's home at 5th court, high point, nc.  there was no one in a 10 year radius of my age in a mile radius.... until 1977.

that's when dustin moved in 3 doors up.

we instantly became best friends. we played every sport together -- i had the bball hoop in my driveway, but he had the skateboards. and then we both kicked each other's asses at kickball and football (i was the only girl and the even number in our 'hood, so was recruited often to complete the "teams").

stayed friends throughout high school, but as life is...people lose contact.

back to initial statement .... got this email and i was fracking blown away. it was really my best bud.... my absolute first friend on this planet (again, i may or may not have had friends from other planets...)

it was one of the most wonderful experiences to reconnect. and btw, his wife. alicia, is gorgeous. i am very impressed he did so well (and i truly mean that in the most loving way!!)

    

dustin and alicia.. it is amazing that after all this time.. we reconnect from that tiny dead-end street in high point (and i mean that literally.. it really was a dead-end street), to being in nyc together.

i look forward to seeing you often (and you cannot escape me now!!)

much love to all! ~k