On Washington Heights: To Walk or Not To Walk
27Feb08
In which The Gay Recluse considers a broken traffic light in Washington Heights.
Glancing up, we were momentarily confused; what had once been familiar and comfortable seemed unclear and possibly dangerous. (Of course we took a photograph.) Is this not the story of your life, too?
Filed under: Conspiracy, Faith, Infrastructure, New York City, Photography, The Gay Recluse, Washington Heights | Leave a Comment
Tags: Ambiguity, Don't Walk, Indecision, Life, Metaphors, Traffic Lights, Uncertainty, Walk
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