-Live Eight at Quarter-of-six-
The original plan called for a 10:00 departure the night before. The view from the garage changed my mind.
That same rain that nearly canceled the firework display brought its own light show. I suppose I could have driven through Philadelphia during an electrical storm, but why? Far easier to nap until it passed, and it passed through the region’s atmospheric kidney before 5 AM.
At fifteen minutes until six, young people with coolers and picnic blankets walked a crew race distance on the river, gathering in front of an art museum already swarming with activity. Even so, there is room enough to bypass the crowds and cops, and to slink onto the Vine expressway.
There is a momentary wrench when the road opens up and the event bringing so many people together passes farther and farther behind. But to stay even a little while is to make a full day of it.
At least the road is clear.
That same rain that nearly canceled the firework display brought its own light show. I suppose I could have driven through Philadelphia during an electrical storm, but why? Far easier to nap until it passed, and it passed through the region’s atmospheric kidney before 5 AM.
At fifteen minutes until six, young people with coolers and picnic blankets walked a crew race distance on the river, gathering in front of an art museum already swarming with activity. Even so, there is room enough to bypass the crowds and cops, and to slink onto the Vine expressway.
There is a momentary wrench when the road opens up and the event bringing so many people together passes farther and farther behind. But to stay even a little while is to make a full day of it.
At least the road is clear.
posted by Benedict | 11:29 AM
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