OOK, I have not been updating my blog much in the last couple of months, and I though no one cares, until a friend of mine bought the subject during Christmas phone call. She told me how much she misses the blog, so here I am writing again in this very snowy Monday after Christmas weekend.
Yes we were blanketed by the winter storm that dump 12 to 16 inches of snow on the city. It was kind of beautiful to watch the storm raging thru the streets of Manhattan all day yesterday, that was of course I have no agenda but to stay in door all day in the warmth and comfort of my home.
However, I saw those less fortunate souls, working as take out deliver guys struggling and balancing their bikes, tracking thru thick snow in the almost white out condition, this small human figure on his bike struggling heads on with the giant of the raging wind and snow in almost a hopeless march trying to deliver food for their customers, at time, they almost knock off balance from their bike by the shear power of the mighty wind.
I wonder what kind of people will order take out in these kind of conditions, with little or no concern of other’s well being especially during the holiday seasons, while they themselves do not want to encounter the elements out side. I wonder did nay of these customers ever think the struggle these poor souls had to endure?
I was also unprepared yesterday, thinking I will have time to go to the store in the morning, when the forecast on the approaching storm was suppose to approach the city at least until the afternoon. I though of order in as well, as I have no intension of leaving the safety of my home instead of head into the white out snow storm, while that street were almost empty, and everyone I saw was struggling to get home. My conscious reminded me on the other side, if I choose to do so, I might have put someone else’s life in danger. This person I am sure if left with an alternatives, he may not wanted to risk his life to perform such a task as well. He is a living breathing human being, may be a father, a son or even a husband to someone else. I certainly do not wish any harm upon him.
Therefore next time if you insist of order delivery in hazardous conditions, think you may have order a death sentence on someone’s life. Can you eat your food now?
Chance Encounter NYC
