I was walking yesterday in New York along a very familiar street in midtown.  For some reason, I looked down, as well as up and discovered something entirely new.  The street I was walking along had been named “Library Way”.  I’ve walked these blocks in New York so many times, but never noticed this delightful tribute to the iconic New York Public Library.

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” Marcel Proust

Library Way

I know it’s not just me.  It seems many of us are always in a rush, coming and going.  When you’re out and about on your own, no matter where it is, you have a great opportunity to take the time and really look at your surroundings.  Try to notice things that have always been there “hiding plain sight”.  You may amaze yourself, as I sometimes do, as to what you see.

Sidewalk Inspirations

In addition to the street signs, looking up, I discovered an entire series of amazing and inspirational sidewalk plaques lining “Library Way” starting on 41st St. and Park Avenue, all the way over to Fifth Avenue.  You could easily spend a good 1/2 hour or more meandering down this “Library Way”, reading each of the plaques that honor great authors of many centuries.

Wonderful thoughts along the “Library Way”

Of course, this wonderful pathway leads to the iconic mid-town New York City Library itself.  An architectural beauty with rich history and a bountiful offering of treasured books for the reading.

Beautiful New York Public Library

Love this fascinating transformation of an ordinary NYC sidewalk into a magical pathway leading to an NYC landmark.  And to think it’s been there all this time unnoticed by me as I rush from one meeting to another.  I’m so happy I took the time to look up and look down!  I’m going to do this more often now.  And I hope you do too!   That’s “A Table For One” delight!

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