Comments on: Hurts to live in New York http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/ Sun, 15 Jan 2012 20:25:53 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: nicole http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-8308 nicole Fri, 26 May 2006 00:14:17 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/22/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/#comment-8308 My first comment on Courting Destiny -- wow! Now that I've moved back to DC, people always ask me to compare drivers in this area to drivers back in NYC. And you know what I say? I'd much rather be a pedestrian THERE than here. Mainly because the cretinous, lane-hogging, road-filling idiots that I contend with on a day-to-day basis have no idea how to interact with pedestrians -- or other drivers for that matter. They drive slow in the fastlane, they practically PARK in the slow lane and if they even catch sight of a pedestrian, they slam on brakes hard enough to cause a multi-car pile up. In NYC, it seems that at least the walkers are more used to the road insanity. They have a MUCH better idea of how to duck and dodge oncoming death than the peds here do. My first comment on Courting Destiny — wow!

Now that I’ve moved back to DC, people always ask me to compare drivers in this area to drivers back in NYC. And you know what I say? I’d much rather be a pedestrian THERE than here.

Mainly because the cretinous, lane-hogging, road-filling idiots that I contend with on a day-to-day basis have no idea how to interact with pedestrians — or other drivers for that matter. They drive slow in the fastlane, they practically PARK in the slow lane and if they even catch sight of a pedestrian, they slam on brakes hard enough to cause a multi-car pile up.

In NYC, it seems that at least the walkers are more used to the road insanity. They have a MUCH better idea of how to duck and dodge oncoming death than the peds here do.

]]> By: dan http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-8309 dan Mon, 22 May 2006 23:06:37 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/22/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/#comment-8309 Jersey drivers have jughandles for left turns. Don't blame them for their state being screwy. :) Jersey drivers have jughandles for left turns. Don’t blame them for their state being screwy.
:)

]]> By: Planck's Constant http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-8310 Planck's Constant Mon, 22 May 2006 22:56:35 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/22/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/#comment-8310 <strong>Ray Nagin and the Bush FEMA Snow Job</strong> A further investigation revealed that many of the residents, instead of buying snow shoes or blankets, instead spent the money on casinos, booze, and hookers. Ray Nagin and the Bush FEMA Snow Job

A further investigation revealed that many of the residents, instead of buying snow shoes or blankets, instead spent the money on casinos, booze, and hookers.

]]> By: Cowgirl http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-8311 Cowgirl Mon, 22 May 2006 18:40:07 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/22/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/#comment-8311 This post has so many reasons in it why I love your writing that I can't comment on just one. Therefore, I will simply say thank you for sharing your talent as a writer and writing from your heart. :) This post has so many reasons in it why I love your writing that I can’t comment on just one.

Therefore, I will simply say thank you for sharing your talent as a writer and writing from your heart. :)

]]> By: ginah http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-8312 ginah Mon, 22 May 2006 16:37:59 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/22/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/#comment-8312 I saw that article as well - people are just crazy here behind the wheel! Right turn, left turn, red light - details, details. I was laughing comforting my mother -saying well, it was only 3rd! It's hard for me to take Huffington too seriously - maybe that's it - the Gabor thing! Anyway, love your posts because they often brings up pleasant Manhattan memories (even when you're talking about being run down). I guess I've maintained the love affair because I'm in Queens and not living it directly day to day. I saw that article as well – people are just crazy here behind the wheel! Right turn, left turn, red light – details, details. I was laughing comforting my mother -saying well, it was only 3rd! It’s hard for me to take Huffington too seriously – maybe that’s it – the Gabor thing! Anyway, love your posts because they often brings up pleasant Manhattan memories (even when you’re talking about being run down). I guess I’ve maintained the love affair because I’m in Queens and not living it directly day to day.

]]> By: Doug http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-8319 Doug Mon, 22 May 2006 16:23:28 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/22/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/#comment-8319 I love the phrase "complex-compound relationship." And the anecdote about failing the lie detector test by confessing to something you hadn't done. That's so you. Beyond expediency there is virtue and beyond virtue, ethics and half past ethics you will find Pia. I love the phrase “complex-compound relationship.” And the anecdote about failing the lie detector test by confessing to something you hadn’t done. That’s so you. Beyond expediency there is virtue and beyond virtue, ethics and half past ethics you will find Pia.

]]> By: jacob http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-8313 jacob Mon, 22 May 2006 15:49:50 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/22/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/#comment-8313 Your dad would proud of your decision. Your dad would proud of your decision.

]]> By: Jason http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-8314 Jason Mon, 22 May 2006 14:45:36 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/22/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/#comment-8314 I agree with Shayna...go where your heart is. Huffington...yeah, not a fan myself. You are dead on in it being too early to make money off social commentary blogs. I have some serious ethical issues with it myself - it's sorta like charging for unsolicited advice to me. Again, great post. I agree with Shayna…go where your heart is.

Huffington…yeah, not a fan myself. You are dead on in it being too early to make money off social commentary blogs. I have some serious ethical issues with it myself – it’s sorta like charging for unsolicited advice to me.

Again, great post.

]]> By: Shayna http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-8315 Shayna Mon, 22 May 2006 13:59:13 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/22/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/#comment-8315 “You did what? You smoked pot?….” And instead she began to choke with laughter: “M–a-x, pick-pick up the phone, quickly. You’ll–you’ll never believe what Pia did.” LMAO... my mom would have come through the phone. ;) I think wherever you go pia, your dad will always be proud. It seems that he was always proud of you and your family... you all were his heart and a wise woman (my grandmother) always said.. "Shayna, Home is where the heart is"... sooooo... "Pia, Home is where the heart is". You father might have loved NY... but he loved you more and I have a gut feeling... he just wants you to be happy. “You did what? You smoked pot?….” And instead she began to choke with laughter: “M–a-x, pick-pick up the phone, quickly. You’ll–you’ll never believe what Pia did.” LMAO… my mom would have come through the phone. ;)

I think wherever you go pia, your dad will always be proud. It seems that he was always proud of you and your family… you all were his heart and a wise woman (my grandmother) always said.. “Shayna, Home is where the heart is”… sooooo… “Pia, Home is where the heart is”. You father might have loved NY… but he loved you more and I have a gut feeling… he just wants you to be happy.

]]> By: Peter http://courtingdestiny.com/2006/05/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/comment-page-1/#comment-8316 Peter Mon, 22 May 2006 03:55:28 +0000 http://courtingdestiny.com/archives/2006/05/22/hurts-to-live-in-new-york/#comment-8316 Hi Pia, Arianna Huffington is a jerk.She was a jerk before she ran for governor,made a fool of herself when she ran for Governor and is keeping up her grand tradition of stupidity now.She reminds me of the Gabor sisters who sounded very much like her in accent but,in fact,were much more intelligent.Obviously,this woman hits a nerve.I wouldn't worry about what she says or does.I suppose we could envy her for her money but,I don't and she didn't earn it anyway. I went through many of the same feelings and thoughts when I lived in NY.I think what bothers you has been around for a long time.We were younger then so price was just as meaningful cause a $2500 a month 2 bedroom was just as difficult as a $4000 is today,at least for me.I lived on east 63rd for a year and a half.I remember Maxwell's Plumb and all the great chicken places,diners,bars, and restaurants.I had lived by Gramercy Park before that for eight yrs.That time was the closest to being in a community I ever experienced in the big apple.I liked it there.We had the Jefferson Market,Balducci's,Pete's Tavern and lots of great little eateries and shops.I even had some local friends which I was never able to do again.I really liked it there.It was just a hop,skip,and a jump to the lower east side,the village,and all the neat things N.Y. has to offer.I never made it to live on the upper west side which I dearly wanted to do but,I did spend a lot of time there at the park,along Amsterdam Ave etc.Your blog brings back a lot of memories. I have almost no family there now wheras my entire life revolved around the island and the city at one time.It's really strange.I used to go up several times a year,then a couple,then one and now,almost never.I have to go up for business now and then but,except for a N.Y meal,Broadway,Lincoln Center,and an occassional museum I really don't miss it.I can get a lot of the food on the net these days but not the ambiance.I remember eating in a little spot in the village and there was Bella Abzug,James Coco,and Ed Koch in the same joint.I mean there were only about eight tables so that was cool.The food was pretty cheap and great. Well,I'm done for now.Feel better and don't feel guilty ever for who you are and what you think and feel. Peter Hi Pia,
Arianna Huffington is a jerk.She was a jerk before she ran for governor,made a fool of herself when she ran for Governor and is keeping up her grand tradition of stupidity now.She reminds me of the Gabor sisters who sounded very much like her in accent but,in fact,were much more intelligent.Obviously,this woman hits a nerve.I wouldn’t worry about what she says or does.I suppose we could envy her for her money but,I don’t and she didn’t earn it anyway.
I went through many of the same feelings and thoughts when I lived in NY.I think what bothers you has been around for a long time.We were younger then so price was just as meaningful cause a $2500 a month 2 bedroom was just as difficult as a $4000 is today,at least for me.I lived on east 63rd for a year and a half.I remember Maxwell’s Plumb and all the great chicken places,diners,bars, and restaurants.I had lived by Gramercy Park before that for eight yrs.That time was the closest to being in a community I ever experienced in the big apple.I liked it there.We had the Jefferson Market,Balducci’s,Pete’s Tavern and lots of great little eateries and shops.I even had some local friends which I was never able to do again.I really liked it there.It was just a hop,skip,and a jump to the lower east side,the village,and all the neat things N.Y. has to offer.I never made it to live on the upper west side which I dearly wanted to do but,I did spend a lot of time there at the park,along Amsterdam Ave etc.Your blog brings back a lot of memories.
I have almost no family there now wheras my entire life revolved around the island and the city at one time.It’s really strange.I used to go up several times a year,then a couple,then one and now,almost never.I have to go up for business now and then but,except for a N.Y meal,Broadway,Lincoln Center,and an occassional museum I really don’t miss it.I can get a lot of the food on the net these days but not the ambiance.I remember eating in a little spot in the village and there was Bella Abzug,James Coco,and Ed Koch in the same joint.I mean there were only about eight tables so that was cool.The food was pretty cheap and great.
Well,I’m done for now.Feel better and don’t feel guilty ever for who you are and what you think and feel.
Peter

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