Don’t get me wrong: I love New York City. Beyond doubt or dispute, The Big Apple has to be one of the most amazing places on this small but mighty planet. But good Lord, I need some grass.
When I first arrived in New York City, it was my dog, Chipotle, that suffered from grass withdrawal. She refused to pee on the sidewalk, and so it became my life’s mission to seek out the small patches of grass scattered across this expansive city. I’m pleased to report that Chipotle has adjusted – she now pees wherever she pleases.
I, on the other hand, have regressed. It is now I who craves the green stuff. I long to be barefoot! I want to see nature and trees and wild animals. I want to go somewhere – anywhere – and not see millions of people. If it’s quiet that you want, it’s not quiet that you’ll get in a city as sleepless at New York City.
New York City is like vodka. Some people can drink it straight. But the rest of us might need to water it down. Being in New York City is like staring at the sun without shades. It’s way too intense for me!
I love visiting New York City. But when my time is up in 12 days, and I head up north to New Hampshire for my next adventure, I’ll be ready to say goodbye to city living and hello to trees, nature, quiet and… grass.
Have you ever been to New York City? Do you think you could live here and be happy, sane and grounded?
July 21, 2010 at 4:51 am
Glad to hear you’re coming to visit me in New Hampshire, I have plenty of room AND nature where I live !!! Granted it isn’t a tree house but have plenty of trees and grass for you to wiggle your toes in….and Chipolte is more then welcome too !!
Having grown up in suburbia I have NO desire to ever go back, I’m allergic to concrete I think.
Hugs to you Davey
July 21, 2010 at 5:01 am
And I couldn’t agree more, miss the big open spaces of Colorado and Wyoming. Davey needs to ski out there too
July 21, 2010 at 6:23 pm
Just returned to NYC, my home for 27 years, after visiting suburban Chicago. Playing with a yellow lab on the lawn was marvelous. But as a gay man, I cannot give up the excitement that NYC offers. What keeps many people sane here is frequent visits to the country. Since that’s not always in the budget, I rely on my view of the Hudson River, and on frequent visits to Riverside Park, with its grass, trees and flowers — the sunsets over the river are so peaceful, and it’s less hectic uptown.
July 22, 2010 at 12:34 am
Davey, about 45 minutes to an hour by subway and bus from time square there is a little part of queens that is like living in suburban grandeur still within the confines of NYC know as Rockaway. We have the greatest beaches (although most people like to go to Riis park). On out quant little peninsula we celebrate a peaceful quiet life yet are still able to consider ourselfs part of the great city of new York. So hop on the 2 train, take it all the way to Flatbush ave/ Brooklyn college. Walk upstairs, find the Q 35 and ride on out to rockaway. Spend a day down at the beach and enjoy what it’s like.
Love jc
July 22, 2010 at 5:57 pm
Grass? You mean Gold…!
August 1, 2010 at 2:04 pm
I lived in New york city for about six years the first year I acted like everything was grass I would sit and lay on the pavement at my leisure much to the horror of my new friends, It took awhile for me to realize the possibility the the pavement was very dirty and the fear to become part of my thoughts. But yeah eventualy I stopped laying on the pavement. Two years ago moved back to SYracuse New York I love the barefoot option it is nice being able to feel and see the grass. Its nice to feel closer to the possibility of nature.
November 30, 2010 at 10:11 am
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September 19, 2011 at 1:04 am
come to New Zealand! its awesome its clean and green and dog friendly!!!
you and chipotle will love it