I saw God wash the world last night.
Ah, would he had washed me
As clean of all my dust and dirt
As that old white birch tree.
-William Leroy Stidger
Well, I didn't see any old white birch trees today, but I did see a lot of snow, and a lot of happy kids ducking behind parked cars for cover before taking aim again. I also saw a something in the subway...
I was waiting on the platform for the F train, as usual. I looked up when I heard the train coming, but it looked different. My heart sank for a moment, because I assumed it was a maintenance train, which would mean the whole line could be slowed down. But as it got closer, I noticed red lights, red bows, and a wreath! And the train it-self was unlike any I had seen before: dark green glossy metal, with rivets and old exposed lightbulbs. I thought it was the Polar Express or something! I half-expected to hear steam venting as it stopped.
Apparently, the MTA decided to spruce-up one of their old subway trains, and spread some holiday cheer. It was great. Everyone on board was smirking a little, like they were afraid to show everyone how enchanted they really were. It had all the old advertisements inside, and PADDED seats!!! (They don't make 'em like they used to). Here's a picture. It looks crappy because I took it with my phone, but it's something to prove I didn't dream it.
I couldn't seem to find any info about the train, but I did find out that they have a big model train setup in Grand Central Terminal for the holidays. It runs through a miniature NY. If anyone is going to be in New York over the next month or so, you should check it out. This guy took a couple pictures of it. http://www.flickr.com/photos/wallyg/2063383264/in/set-72157594193116951/
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