“New York seems able to reproduce almost any natural phenomenon if it’s in the mood.”

The excerpt was taken from E.B. White’s short work, “Tumbleweed,” which was published back in 1957.  The work is extremely short and sweet, but its reminds readers just how magical New York City can be.  More times than not, native New Yorkers lose themselves in their daily endeavors and fail to appreciate the wonders that the city has to offer its inhabitants. However, not everything is plain sight to see and may take time to understand.

In the work, a group of individuals, presumably from a small Midwest town, came across a rolling Christmas tree on a deserted street  which reminded them of a bumbling Tumbleweed from their days on the plains.  Although many years have passed since the last time that they felt this level of excitement, the rolling Christmas tree represents their past and true sense of self.