Something about being in NYC always makes me think of Simon and Garfunkle. They sang so many songs with reference to the city. I lived in NYC from September 1971 - March 1972 while going thru a 'school' for the U.S. Coast Guard on Governor's Island out in the River off the tip of Manhattan.
The picture is actually me from about six months earlier; just prior to joining the Coast Guard. (my hair was much shorter after joining). It's the closest picture I have to that time and probably reflects who I was at that time more than any other picture I have.
You could see the twin towers; and the Statue of Liberty and the hustle and bustle of the city while in the comfort of a little island that was only accessible if you were in the Coast Guard.
I have deep and warm feelings for the city. Back in '71 I spent many a day and night wandering the streets watching the people. I was pretty poor back then, and so walking around was about all I could afford. I look back with great fondness on that now, and really enjoy each trip to the city.
Why am I talking about that; well,....I'm reminded that wherever you are; there you must be.....and whether in a city the size of NYC or in my back yard in Olympia, Washington...you are responsible for yourself, and the only way to find peace is to look within and find it in yourself.
Peace to you all...may the Bush and Bush imitators be thrown from power for ever and may the USA come back to being the great nation it was prior to those criminals coming to power.
God Bless America!
"Now the years are rolling by me, they are rockin even me
I am older than I once was, and younger than Ill be, thats not unusual
No it isnt strange, after changes upon changes, we are more or less the same
After changes we are more or less the same"...........Paul Simon from "The Boxer"
