Rally

What Union Square does best. It was as loud and noisy as can be, but peaceful. What really disturbed me was that the police were all asking each other if they knew Spanish and looking really concerned when none of them did very well as if the band playing in the shot I took here were about to incite the crowd to start beating up the bystanders. The rally organizers kept speaking over the microphones in Spanish, but the crowd was pretty docile for a rally.

Springtime in the City

The weather was a gorgeous 78 degrees today so I went for a walk and met up with Kelly for some dinner in the park. I love it when it gets warm in the city because everyone congregates in any open spot to soak up the sunshine.

ASPCA Party

So ASPCA decided to throw an awareness party thing in Union Square Park today, and in trying to get people to stick around and learn about whatever it is the ASPCA actually does, they were giving out free chalk and drinks, etc. Even the local news showed up (note the truck in the background). Cristina and I were on our way to Macy's but took a moment to admire the artistic handiwork.

Subway Vendor

At the Union Square stop today there were the usuals...homeless people, business people, kids, tourists, street performers. Religious groups may not sell you something in exchange for money, but they certainly are trying to sell you something...this table was set up with fliers and end-of-the-world type literature. I think it must have been the evangelicals' lunch break because they were nowhere to be seen.

Bird's Eye View

Today is blustery and cold, but sunny. Here's a bit of sunshine shining down on Union Square.