Tag Archives: New York City

A Little Bit of Feel Good – November 4

There was lots of (righteous) sturm und drang about whether or not the New York City Marathon should take place this week. As you know, many of these runners, from all over the world, spent today helping others instead, in … Continue reading

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Namaste – October 10

Oh, this poor guy. Here it is October, but just the other day it was still steamy weather here in New York City, and the subways were gruesome. Take the man waiting for the train standing next to me, for … Continue reading

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One for me – August 20

It’s not like people don’t do good deeds for me, by the way. It happens all the time. Tonight was an example of something small that made me smile all the way home. You just have to pay attention. It … Continue reading

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Bubbles – June 14

I’m sorry. This is sorta corny, and not even a good deed done by me – or anyone, really, just a guy doing his boring job. And maybe you can’t even picture it, but it changed lots of people’s mornings, … Continue reading

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Sit Awhile – April 14

It was beautiful outside, so I decided to take advantage of one of New York’s greatest treasures and spend the afternoon in Central Park. Now this city’s a crowded mess a lot of the time, but the Park is one … Continue reading

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Manhattanhenge – Day 306

I’m going to be selfish today, because I’m going to talk about something that happens only in my little part of the world. Because everywhere else, when you live somewhere not surrounded by skyscrapers, each day brings a chance of … Continue reading

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This Never Happens – Day 293

A customer asked me if I’d like to try a writer he loves, and I said sure. “I’ll bring you a couple,” said Benny. The very next day he arrives with a 25-pound bag of books (now there’s a good … Continue reading

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