Scenes From New York

I take Shasta for her afternoon walk.A police car turns on our street, sirens blazing. Loud - Deafening. She jumps.There is a couple with a baby in a stroller.The woman's face lights up as she spots Shasta. She is so cute! she exclaims, her voice filled with genuine affection.She’s very elegant, the man agrees. The baby is silent.A group is taking a selfie—or attempting to take a selfie. There are five of them, faces smiling, reluctant to leave each other or whatever it is they are doing.Join me for an afternoon walk in New York... Get full access to How To Blow Up Your Life at sarastansberry.substack.com/subscribe