This weekend I was traveling with my son in New York City, visiting lower Manhattan and parts east, basically the sections of New York we didn’t hit last time (Broadway show and Yankee game). There are these whole other sections of the city and its vicinity I never went to as a kid, when “all” I did was go to Broadway shows and Yankee games.

More than observing the culture and pizza of Brooklyn and Long Island I enjoyed seeing some long-time friends. (I say long-time friends, not old friends, as none of us is “old.”) It had been quite a number of years since we had been together and it was long overdue. Getting to share the experience with my own child made it that much sweeter (we all have kids now), as I do enjoy introducing my “new” friend around. (Eleven isn’t exactly new, but compared to most of my other friends my son and I just met yesterday.)

Over the next few weeks on Math and Musings you’ll hear about some of the exploits my son and I endeavored and yes, they were oftentimes amusing, but it’s always about the people, isn’t it?

Neil Peart once said something like when he was young he thought life was great but people sucked, then when he got older he realized life sucks but people can be great. I’ve made that transition in thought as well, and sometimes like to think that both life and people can be great.

And while we’re at it? Do everything, see everyone, go everywhere, be anything.

Not everything works out perfectly but you do your best, right?

I’d like to think everyone else is doing this too.

Or isn’t it pretty to think so?