In April, on one of the first beautiful days of spring, I brought a group from California to Central Park. The trees were in bloom, the crowds were out, and a variety of entertainers were performing for those of us enjoying a leisurely Sunday afternoon. There was even a wedding at Bethesda Terrace. Could the day be any more pleasant?
I sat beneath my favorite tulip tree and waited for my group who had disappeared among the hundreds on the western steps to watch a well-known tumbling/comedy act. It seemed to me that everyone was having the time of their lives. No one could possibly be experiencing any emotion other than euphoria in this perfect spot on this perfect day.
Around this time, a young man in his twenties, walking his parents through the park, stopped by my tree. His father and mother who were from out of town were drawn to the crowds on the steps and asked him if they could watch the entertainment.
His eloquent reply:
"No, that's stupid. Those are stupid people doing stupid things and it's stupid."
Can we start a "Just Say Yes" campaign?
Posted by: Cayce | May 18, 2009 at 01:36 PM