I'm struck by how different the sounds are here in New York City, compared to my new home in the UAE.
The things I hear coming from outside my window in Brooklyn are varied.
Folks walking by in conversation - English sometimes; Spanish at other times.
Cars driving by.
Cars driving by with loud music blaring - sometimes hip hop, other times Spanish.
Dogs barking.
Police sirens.
Ambulances.
Planes going by.
On the subway, there are even more sounds.
The rumbling of the subway trains as they weave in and out of neighborhoods carrying the masses.
Where is everyone going?
I listen to the conversations and chatter among the riders.
They're in English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian (maybe), French, etc.
What a melting pot.
What a city!
My favorite sounds of all though, are the sounds that Zadie makes.
Hearing her beginning to talk.
Hearing her laughter, and squeals when she's excited.
Hearing her voice her opinion, sometimes rather forcefully, warms my heart. It may be a challenge for her parents now, but her strong will will serve her well when she grows up and is facing situations where she'll need to stand up for herself.
I'm confident she will do just fine.
She and I have been hanging out, having a great time. Today we went back to Coney Island, and this time visited the New York Aquarium. There were lots of preschool kids there on field trips, so Zadie had lots of company about her age.
Tomorrow, we're scheduled to visit Ellis Island.
There is no better way to experience the sights and sounds of New York, than with my girl Zadie Faye.
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| Brooklyn Museum |
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| Frankie & Zadie in front of Brooklyn Museum |
The things I hear coming from outside my window in Brooklyn are varied.
Folks walking by in conversation - English sometimes; Spanish at other times.
Cars driving by.
Cars driving by with loud music blaring - sometimes hip hop, other times Spanish.
Dogs barking.
Police sirens.
Ambulances.
Planes going by.
On the subway, there are even more sounds.
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| Subway Sign for Coney Island |
The rumbling of the subway trains as they weave in and out of neighborhoods carrying the masses.
Where is everyone going?
I listen to the conversations and chatter among the riders.
They're in English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian (maybe), French, etc.
What a melting pot.
What a city!
My favorite sounds of all though, are the sounds that Zadie makes.
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| Zadie at the New York Aquarium |
Hearing her beginning to talk.
Hearing her laughter, and squeals when she's excited.
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| Hanging out with Grandma Faye |
Hearing her voice her opinion, sometimes rather forcefully, warms my heart. It may be a challenge for her parents now, but her strong will will serve her well when she grows up and is facing situations where she'll need to stand up for herself.
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| Already a shopper |
I'm confident she will do just fine.
She and I have been hanging out, having a great time. Today we went back to Coney Island, and this time visited the New York Aquarium. There were lots of preschool kids there on field trips, so Zadie had lots of company about her age.
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| Ready for the road |
Tomorrow, we're scheduled to visit Ellis Island.
There is no better way to experience the sights and sounds of New York, than with my girl Zadie Faye.
Zadie Faye is beautiful! What a joyful visit you must be having. Enjoy every minute.
ReplyDeleteThe beginning of your blog is pure poetry.