From Up Here...

Weightless. I barely felt the thing move. Slowly we climb. Floating over the Upper East Side just along 60th St. Do you suppose the people that live in the buildings next to the tram notice us flying by? Is it just like living next to a busy street? Do they care we can see into their homes? Did the sales associate mention this special feature when they showed the place? Do they leave their lights on and shades drawn to show-off their apartments? Do they even realize they're on display? Does it bother them that even though they are on the 21st floor, they are still not afforded the privacy one might expect when at such a height? Or is it just a fact of life? This is New York after all.
Its fascinating to note the differences in each apartment dweller's decorative taste. Its essentially the same space but the use is dramatically different. One place I love passing every time... Eloise. I have never seen a living (or non-living) person in the place. But I think, based on the furniture and style of the apartment that we would be friends. Maybe on one of my passes I'll eventually see who lives there. Will keep you posted...