Today was a gorgeous day in New York City. The sky was a crazy bright blue, the sun cast a golden light on everything, big, fluffy clouds promenaded overhead. The park was full of frisbee players, poi spinners, hackey-sackers, and everyone out enjoying the glorious day. It was a day when I was in love with this city, and the world felt whole and harmonious.

And yet...

I snapped a photo (in this blog). I sent it to friends in California with the caption: "It ain't bad, but it ain't S... read more