Block 421: May 2, 2014

Palm trees! They just exist in Los Angeles, apparently. How can you live here and not feel like you’re on vacation all the time? Date: May 2, 2014 Crane: 421 Days Spent on Project: 439 Location: West Hollywood, CA Person I would have sent it to: BJ J. That first year out of the Yale … Continue reading →

Block 251: November 7, 2013

  THINK POSITIVELY! Date: November 7, 2013 Crane: 251 Days Spent on Project: 264 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Katie L. I met Katie very early on in my time with the National High School Institute; it might have been my third summer there, possibly 2002? That she … Continue reading →

Block 250: November 6, 2013

  Guys, I’m one quarter way through the project. Have you ever thought that you’re on the journey with me? Date: November 6, 2013 Crane: 250 Days Spent on Project: 263 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Kitty. Kitty came to us for one summer, and one summer alone. … Continue reading →

Block 249: November 5, 2013

  Today I have 9 hours of teaching ahead of me; I really wish I had slept better. Date: November 5, 2013 Crane: 249 Days Spent on Project: 262 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Joyce. Joyce was an actual adult. Joyce came to us in the National High … Continue reading →

Block 248: November 4, 2013

  Last night I dreamt that I was involved in a plane crash. That wasn’t good. Date: November 4, 2013 Crane: 248 Days Spent on Project: 261 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Frances M. When I first started working at the National High School Institute, in the summer … Continue reading →

Block 247: November 3, 2013

Thank heavens for Daylight Savings Time; I feel like there’s a lot of stuff to accomplish or start today. Date: November 3, 2013 Crane: 247 Days Spent on Project: 260 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Emily McC. Emily was another one of the costume designers who worked for … Continue reading →

Block 246: November 2, 2013

  I’m no longer feeling quite like Pollyanna about life, but it’s still pretty great to be here. Date: November 2, 2013 Crane: 246 Days Spent on Project: 259 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Alison S. Alison came to us in the Northwestern Costume Shop towards the end … Continue reading →

Block 245: November 1, 2013

  It’s a new month, guys. Can you believe there are only 60 more days left in 2013? Date: November 1, 2013 Crane: 245 Days Spent on Project: 257 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Anna W. Anna came on board a few years into my time with the … Continue reading →

Block 244: October 31, 2013

  Happy Halloween, everyone. Today, I’m flying over the moon. My dog, meanwhile, is snoring at my feet. Date: October 31, 2013 Crane: 244 Days Spent on Project: 256 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would have sent it to: Anne D. Anne was also there from day one. She and I started working … Continue reading →

Block 243: October 30, 2013

  I know I’m supposed to give off a whiff of being jaded as someone who lives in New York, but last night was awesome. I need more nights like that; I was just so happy. Date: October 30, 2013 Crane: 243 Days Spent on Project: 255 Location: Apartment, Washington Heights, NYC Person I would … Continue reading →