Once more around the sun, James…

So, another revolution around Sol Invictus has occurred, making me another year older.  It’s all relative, as some days I feel 18, and others, 85.  I share the day with Robert Downey Jr. and Graham Norton, apparently.  Today is National Walking Day as well, but it’s been raining in Manhattan all day, so not conducive to a stroll.  Predictions have it ending at 3:00PM, so perhaps a leisurely walk to dinner tonight.  (It’s also International Carrot Day, National Cordon Bleu Day, and Whole Grain Sampling Day.)

Walking in Manhattan is always a challenge.  The mantra, “Keep Moving, Or Get Out of the Way” should be drilled into every visitor.  I actually suggest that anyone thinking of visiting should be required to watch the following:

NYC Tourist Tips

While funny, it is loaded with truth.  Especially the bit about Staten Island being where we put our garbage.