Food vendors, it turns out, favor repeated, rhythmic triplets: “Water for one dollar, one dollar, one dollar” was followed just steps later by an offer of “Cashew nut, cashew nut, cashew nut.” The theme music from “Rocky,” segueing into “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” played by a saxophonist seeking tips from the crowd on the museum steps. The piece lasts nine minutes and nine seconds, because that’s how long it took Mr. Adams to make the trek. Finally, I had to get over my longstanding aversion to wearing earphones while out and about in the city. Then there was a conundrum that I sadly agonize over with even the shortest, most routine of journeys: what route to take.

Source: New York Times July 04, 2016 21:42 UTC