24th Oct 2003
NYPL
I had heard that Byrant Park was a hangout for free WiFi, but not today. Not one person out there willing to risk frostbite.
The main New York Public Library, adjacent to the Park, is awe-inspiring. The rotundas, the sense of place, the high ceilings with their paintings …
So much marble. So much history. So many laptops in one place! And get this: a New York woman trusting me to watch her spot, and her iBook for a minute! Such a city! (yes, of course I behaved)
Anywayyy … for many reasons the NYPL is well worth a visit. The reading room has the mixed vibe of a college library and a place for entrepeneurs figuring out their next startup. Oh, and there is a little bit of reading taking place (must be folks well versed in ignoring keyboards and ever shuffling chairs) Felt like a place where people were actually Making Progress on their projects (the few times I looked up). Nice long wood tables with acres of space, felt like home.
I went there to be alone with a couple hundred other people. Got more done on FlexiPhoto in 2 hours than I had in the last few days. Must be the atmosphere.
p.s. yes, I keep whittling on FlexiPhoto, and need to Just Post It Already.
