very simple

Every year, I completely forget that it’s Fleet Week until I see giant roving packs of uniformed servicemen wandering around the neighborhood. And then I wonder why they all look like they’re about 12 years old (Shut up. I’m not the one getting older!). They’re also very polite and rules-oriented. This morning on my way home from the gym, I had to make a giant detour around about 15-20 of them as they all stood patiently at the corner of empty street and empty avenue waiting for the “walk” signal. After I dared to walk through the (still empty!) intersection, I saw one (one!) of them inch his way off the curb.

Tags: current events, new york city