Changing Everything

Although I might still make it to work on time, I haven’t left my apartment this late since my return from Israel. On Overlook, I run into Yael B. and wave, and further ahead I can see Yaakov L. entering the station.

The AM New York Lady is at the entrance, proclaiming that “they” are “changing everything.” She is howling about hospitals and the educational system. I seldom watch the news and rarely read the paper (if it’s important enough I will eventually hear about it) so I have no idea what she might be referring to. If I wanted to know, she tells me, I can read all about it in AM New York. I may not be able to stand this woman’s daily raves, but her perseverance is inspiring all the same.

While waiting for the train to arrive, Ari R. sits next to me on one of the benches. He is working towards and a degree in acupuncture and herbal medicine, and today is studying for a test in the configuration of the ear. This is his second advanced degree; I’m glad to be out of school, although work can be dauntingly overwhelming more often than not. This week is no exception, and I’m rushing to get to the office. The sooner I arrive, the sooner I can leave.