Coming and Going
One way to find respite from the chaos at the top is to focus on the chaos at the bottom. Consider this a sort of PSA:
A century came and between conception and completion of the first phase of the new Second Avenue Subway Line. David Blaine could hold his breath for the duration of ride from beginning to end of the most expensive public transportation line EVER.
Three stops.
The 57th to 96th street demographic has never been happier, and while this is only phase one, it’s difficult to get your civic-pride juices flowing over three stops.
But what a thing to complain about, right? Forty years ago, the city was broke, abandoned by the federal government and literally on fire.
Streetwalkers have been replaced with professional huggers. You can order lunch from Second Avenue Deli…on your phone. Sure, we lost Judy Garland’s remains, and the circus is gone for good. But things aren’t so bad. During the month of October, there’s a bucket of free candy on the counter at Village Copier. You could conceivably walk in, grab a Milky Way Midnight and be on your way in two minutes (please don’t).
Studies show that it’s good to have something to look forward too. Gives you a reason to get out of bed and on with life.
Only 11 months until October. You’re welcome.
By Bobby Bukowski
