Thanks for the well described memories of my childhood. I still think I should get a t-shirt saying, "I Survived NYC in the 70's." I don't miss the subway but the "show" during the ride was really satisfying for my ADHD. So how does someone level up from this kind of childhood? Retire from the military and move to Bangkok. Hey, hey, hey... I'm a very happily married man here. It's not all red light districts and drunk monkeys. :)
For the most part, I loved the subway when I lived in NYC. All those different peoples that were not in little Sandy Hook Ct where I grew up. Business folk, college kids, tourists, rich (well, probably not the rich!) to poor. Such variety. Once I got smushed against some pervert shoving his erection against my butt, so I stomped my very high heeled shoe 👠 onto his foot and he yelled…then the doors opened! Mostly, I think we’re pretty safe on them but these things do happen…and we remember them forever!
I love your description, experiences on the New York Subway, Terry. Brings back memories of my early adult life.
Ah yes the sexual creep. Had some of those, too. memorably yucky. I am happy here in vt, but i do crave occasional infusions of grit and and culture. sometimes from the same place.
I really love to photograph people and so glad you want to keep it. Most people do not really want a photo of a stranger and prefer the beauty of animals and landscapes, both of which can be gorgeous or rich in content, while still being "strangers." But yes, people, too Thanks.
Having lived in NYC in and out of the jungle of people and amazing sights and sounds ( smells?) for quite a lot of my life on this planet, and now in the sanctity of this open land ,gazing out on fields and forests , I keep being amazed at how abundant this extraordinary planet is.And Terry, how blessed we are to have people like you to photograph it all for us.❤️Celina
Thanks for the well described memories of my childhood. I still think I should get a t-shirt saying, "I Survived NYC in the 70's." I don't miss the subway but the "show" during the ride was really satisfying for my ADHD. So how does someone level up from this kind of childhood? Retire from the military and move to Bangkok. Hey, hey, hey... I'm a very happily married man here. It's not all red light districts and drunk monkeys. :)
I've been and i loved the place. Thanks for commenting.
And I love your opening line - nobody isn’t opinionated…
yeah, i thought about that for quite a while and decided i liked it's strange grammar too. thanks.
For the most part, I loved the subway when I lived in NYC. All those different peoples that were not in little Sandy Hook Ct where I grew up. Business folk, college kids, tourists, rich (well, probably not the rich!) to poor. Such variety. Once I got smushed against some pervert shoving his erection against my butt, so I stomped my very high heeled shoe 👠 onto his foot and he yelled…then the doors opened! Mostly, I think we’re pretty safe on them but these things do happen…and we remember them forever!
I love your description, experiences on the New York Subway, Terry. Brings back memories of my early adult life.
Ah yes the sexual creep. Had some of those, too. memorably yucky. I am happy here in vt, but i do crave occasional infusions of grit and and culture. sometimes from the same place.
Excellent! And remember the test of a true New Yorker - “have you cried on the subway?”
HA. And nobody pays the least attention--which is just what you want.
Oh WOW. I could actually see it all as I read your description. You continue to be the fascinating person I knew as a child.
Thank you for teaching me a new word.
Something to look forward to even more when you retire. No english equivalent, is there.
Beautiful. Both photos and text. This one I must print to keep. Thank you.
I really love to photograph people and so glad you want to keep it. Most people do not really want a photo of a stranger and prefer the beauty of animals and landscapes, both of which can be gorgeous or rich in content, while still being "strangers." But yes, people, too Thanks.
Wow! Terry!
Having lived in NYC in and out of the jungle of people and amazing sights and sounds ( smells?) for quite a lot of my life on this planet, and now in the sanctity of this open land ,gazing out on fields and forests , I keep being amazed at how abundant this extraordinary planet is.And Terry, how blessed we are to have people like you to photograph it all for us.❤️Celina
What a great description of the NYC Subway Show!
Thanks Georgia. I know you know.
Me-I'm a country girl.Three years of subways in Boston sent me off to open roads!
I love them both, but in the end, it is community in VT that tipped the choice.
So happy it did!😊😊☺️
Writing equal to photos and both just a delight. Thank you. Takes me back to when I lived there in the last 60s.
There are so many of us who were there in the 60’s. Wonder how many times we passed one another!
HA, I wonder if I ran into then. Thanks, John,
we should have a once lived in NYC convention with bagels and lox and egg creams.
As always, your writing Inspires me to think. Thank you.
Thanks Ruth. What is November for but (too much) thinking.
Lovely!
Thanks Hilary. Howsit going?
You are making me miss cities!
Yes, I want both! They just compliment each other and fill different needs and provide different lacks.