Nothing beats the drama of nature’s fury and nothing fuels it like anticipation, particularly when driven by the constant hammering of the media. The coming of hurricane Sandy has dominated conversation, thoughts, and television. Since yesterday, New York City has been a virtual ghost town, dead and eerily quiet. Streets are deserted, stores closed, extremely light vehicular traffic. Yet as I write this, 9:30AM on Monday morning, we have yet to see more than light rain and an occasional gust of wind. Of course, the weather forecasts must be taken seriously and authorities must err on the side of caution and preparation, with forced evacuations, shelters, and public warnings.
Last night, after spending the bulk of the weekend indoors, cabin fever finally drove me out for a late night walk. Parks were officially closed and the entire transit system shut down, forcing businesses to close since most employees rely on transit to commute to their workplace. I circumambulated through Washington Square Park, where a musician I know was playing guitar alone in the central fountain. I enjoyed the private concert and the absolute peace that one does not find here excepting times of extreme conditions – hurricanes, blizzards, or a rare event like 9/11.
The starkest contrasts are to be found where there is almost always perpetual activity – like on MacDougal Street or Sixth Avenue in the Village. It was there that I strolled, Seeing Scenes Rarely Seen…
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Love the photo and I hope it isn’t as bad as they predicted.
It’s much worse now – high winds, downed branches and the streets are truly deserted.
Your reply beat me to it, have just been watching reports and it seems the rain and wind and surges are causing some problems now Brian. I’m surprised you still had power.
Damage can be fixed – lives not so easy, just praying everyone over there is safe.
I wondered how you were doing during the storm.
NY’ers are tough breed.
It’s not fun and long. Days without power and maybe weeks without subway. Worst disaster I have seen in this city.
Praying all is well with you Brian!
Thanks. At times like this it’s about working together. Friends and loved ones are what get us through.
Can u go to moms and sis house don’t stay there cuz be safe
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