I mean, everything and every one was just so kind, so civil, so surprising in the best way, I had visions of a lightning bolt striking me down--it was all so too pleasant. But, home now, unsinged, and channel 13 is showing a 'special' about Lou Reed that comes close to doing him some kind of justice. A you tube sample at the bottom of this post
This perfect day started with breakfast--one of those organic apples I got yesterday at the after-the-marathon-party, with walnuts, honey and cottage cheese
Delicious
Then out to my cataract clinic appointment, and I was offered a seat on the subway by two people. Had a friendly conversation with the woman I sat next to about noticing others.
Grand Central Station and Met Life
At the clinic, owing $145 dollars for the previous exam that medicare had said they would pay zero on...I was dreading the fact I'd have to say I couldn't pay the whole thing, and hoping for a liberal payment plan...when I was told that the University paid $130 of the fee and I only owed $10, which I paid with no strain!
The Grace Building and SUNY vision Center
I had time to myself to unwind, let the blurry eyes clear a bit before we started. The session was great...it happens like that sometimes...all seven of us wrote and read wonderful pieces
Then out to my cataract clinic appointment, and I was offered a seat on the subway by two people. Had a friendly conversation with the woman I sat next to about noticing others.
Grand Central Station and Met Life
At the clinic, owing $145 dollars for the previous exam that medicare had said they would pay zero on...I was dreading the fact I'd have to say I couldn't pay the whole thing, and hoping for a liberal payment plan...when I was told that the University paid $130 of the fee and I only owed $10, which I paid with no strain!
The Grace Building and SUNY vision Center
The exam was painless.
AND
I was informed that the surgery would be fully paid by medicare and medicaid, and that the doctor could perform it at a facility on West 23rd street a short bus trip from my home!
Retail Window With A Message
Reeling with joy and gratitude, I left.
On the crosstown bus a funny seat giving number again, and the speed bus was there on 2nd Avenue almost immediately, where, believe it or not, yet another seat was offered! I arrived an hour early so, was able to catch a glimpse of laughing kids in the classroom where we meet as they were leaving.
AND
I was informed that the surgery would be fully paid by medicare and medicaid, and that the doctor could perform it at a facility on West 23rd street a short bus trip from my home!
Retail Window With A Message
On the crosstown bus a funny seat giving number again, and the speed bus was there on 2nd Avenue almost immediately, where, believe it or not, yet another seat was offered! I arrived an hour early so, was able to catch a glimpse of laughing kids in the classroom where we meet as they were leaving.
I had time to myself to unwind, let the blurry eyes clear a bit before we started. The session was great...it happens like that sometimes...all seven of us wrote and read wonderful pieces
~
Night fell gently.
Could it get any better and gravity still hold sway?
I think that lightning bolt must have struck some other poor sucker, or maybe it just changed it's mind, cooled off, turned to a gentle rain before moving off to elsewhere.
I think that lightning bolt must have struck some other poor sucker, or maybe it just changed it's mind, cooled off, turned to a gentle rain before moving off to elsewhere.
Here's Lou
1998
http://youtu.be/Uri6LLCZVjg
