All New York’s a stage

All New York’s a stage

: Yesterday, I’m walking through Times Square by the office and I see some folks staring up Broadway at a flatbed truck surrounded by a few cops and camera trucks. The truck passes. Oh, Bono is playing. Shrug. Another day in the center of the universe.

macys.jpg: The other day, I’m walking through Rockefeller Center and I see a squad of burly guys in hard hats trying to look still-macho as they climb up the Christmas tree with bundles of lights. It’s beginning to look a lot….

: This morning, I’m walking to work from the PATH by Macy’s and I see that they’re ready for the Thanksgiving Day parade. The street is painted with the logo and here’s the majorette’s-eye view of the cameras.

All New York’s a stage and all its people merely extras.

3 responses to “All New York’s a stage”

  1. Tom O. Avatar

    “…merely extras” : The per diem is nothing to write home about, though the catering truck is prompt and well stocked.

  2. pele Avatar

    I don’t see how Boner playing on a truck makes you the centre of the Universe mate.

  3. Amy Avatar

    Nice description Jeff. I like these little vignettes of life in a city I don’t know.