As soon as I saw the lion logo on signage when we Ubered by the massive building, it sparked familiarity.

It only took a few seconds to register that I had just used the lion logo in a recent newsletter announcing my inclusion in a blog written by Helena Escalante, Favorite Business Book Series Part G (scroll down).

It was such a surprising moment for this non-local, and started a chilly day off with a warm glow.

We were in NYC to celebrate the 242nd Birthday of the United States Marine Corps and were accompanying our hosts to watch the NYC Veterans Day Parade, where the Reviewing Stand was staged right at the steps of the New York Public Library. I was both giddy and proud – as a military spouse and small business owner connecting dots along 41st Street.