Thursday, March 13, 2008

The Family Von Melting Pot


Well...the word is out that the (ahem) individual who posts this blog has yet to mention the fact that there are others associated within his regime. Though they need no introduction, as you can probably hear them now from where you are, I thought I might take this opportunity to introduce the starting lineup for the team. In the green coat, weighing in at 42 pounds and hailing from the Silver State is Jessie Lee Quinn. In the red coat, the master of disaster, the angry enchilada, Wyatt Kelley. Refereeing the fight tonight is Lady Liberty. Kind of reminds one of the Rocky/Apollo matchup, doesn't it? Sometimes the kids re-enact it just for fun.
And how about that FDNY Tower Ladder 15, pride of the Lower East Side? Fire trucks. Sirens, dogs. Kids. Enough said. Fire Trucks. Firefighters. Wives. Enough said. I always thought men who worked in grocery stores were sexy. But, whatever.

But seriously, it is wonderful how New York City, being the meltiest of the melting pot, truly celebrates its patriotism. One would think otherwise, as Jew and Muslim, Indian and Pakistani, black and white, New Yorkers and Jersey folks, are all forced to coexist in a rather small space to hold 8 million people...but they do, and it is actually inspiring. I know, there are always hiccups in the system, but overall, it really does give some hope to the ideas set forth by the Founding Fathers. Here is another firetruck (at the request of my wife and children) that I'm sure John Adams or Ben Franklin would approve of!











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