Lyd writes 14 Mar 2007 01:09 pm
My own two feet
On account of the temperature hovering around 70 degrees in Brooklyn today, I decided to take to the streets. After another nice breakfast of slow-cooked oatmeal and a nonfat latte at Naidre’s, some window-shopping, a new wallet, and a yummy bagel at Bagel Hole, I stopped into a pet store to make preparations for the arrival of Prince Tiger. Worried about having to maneuver a cat tower, litter box, litter and food back up to the apartment, I was delighted to discover that this pet store – and all the others – have free delivery.
As if I wasn’t thrilled enough in the first place to ditch the car, the car insurance and the gas money, I have been ecstatic to find that life without a car is a cinch. When mom and I emerged from Bed Bath & Beyond in Chelsea last week with armfuls of crap, an employee fastened a handle to the air mattress box, then a doorman escorted us to the curb, hailed us a cab, and loaded in our purchases.
Why the heck can’t all cities work like this? Public transportation that crosscuts the whole city, reduces pollution and is affordable to all; fewer cars with fewer accidents and less gas consumption; more walking for the good of public health; more jobs with the high demand for cab drivers, train operators, and personal service employees; extra money for small businesses with delivery tips and customer loyalty. It all sounds very Utopian, and NYC sure is compared to L.A. and S.F. I’m sure I’ll feel less warm and fuzzy once I get mugged.
on 14 Mar 2007 at 4:45 pm 1.Mom said …
What kind of oatmeal did you have this morning?
on 14 Mar 2007 at 4:50 pm 2.lyd said …
Wow, way to post a comment! It was maple raisin, yum. You might not like their oatmeal though, it’s totally unsweetened and sparsely flavored. Kind of like their iced tea – just sorta raw.
on 15 Mar 2007 at 12:49 pm 3.sus said …
HIHIHIHIHIHIHI LYD. Curtis told me that you were blogging here. (I’m bored at work).
YAY for NYC