North Maple Rag

Inspired by today's warm weather, my roommate and I ventured north to 34th street late this evening to watch the Ringling Bros. elephants walk across Manhattan to Madison Square Garden. If I'm honest with you, I'll admit that there were fewer elephants than I'd anticipated and they were also smaller than I expected. That said, it was still pretty cool. There was a huge crowd, composed almost entirely of people about my age. And when that first elephant came 'round the corner, there was collective giddiness. It's pretty great to surrounded by hundreds of jaded New Yorkers who, for a moment, are willing to let down their guards and just be excited.

Also, the elephants were followed by ponies. Ponies!