DO NOT NEED TO DOUBLE BAG

The symphony ideas were flowing this morning so I wrote them down, as much as I could. This afternoon I went for a walk and passed my favourite store where they I.D. me when I buy beer and then double bag my groceries with bags that state in big bold text: DO NOT NEED TO DOUBLE BAG. 

I had two symphonies in my head, besides my own bits and pieces. Both Beethoven 5 and Brahms 2 were coming and going - I know neither piece expertly, so I conjured up a bit of a combo as I walked. I came across a parade with people on stilts, food kiosks, and more percussion bands. I'm not sure what that was about. 

Then I walked somewhere around Carroll Gardens. More beautiful, ancient tree-lined streets. As I am the only person in Brooklyn clutching a map, people ask me for directions - it is surprising how many people have no idea where they are. 

I ended up at the water close to the bridge with two layers of zooming cars underneath me. You can lean over the edge and see them all zooming somewhere. Or you can step back and just enjoy the view of Manhattan. 

There are lots of babies in strollers being bumped over the crooked slate sidewalks all over Brooklyn. And there are a lot of dogs being walked, with a hefty fine if you don't pick up after. Curiously, the same law does not currently apply to horses here. So at least for now, DO NOT NEED TO DOUBLE BAG.