After work rush hour. Standing on the crowded downtown subway platform, staring off into space. Refocusing into the present moment, my eyes sweeping over the equally crowded uptown platform, I pause. And smile. Sitting comfortably in his (or her) guardian’s bag, a little white dog, with just the head poking out, is also taking in the sights and sounds of both the uptown and downtown platforms. And for a moment, I watch him watch others. And in that moment, feeling a little more alive, feeling some of the day’s stress fade away, I’m grateful for everything that made it possible to have the experience♥️