I experience rush hour daily now. I wake up early, board crowded trains and fill my head with questions. How do people have the focus to read on the train? I’m always trying to characterize the people near me. If you close your eyes, might you miss your stop? If you’re listening to an iPod, what if you don’t hear directions from the conductor? And what about all those riders who like to stand around not holding the rails? I think they try to impress people with their balance (or lack thereof).

Today the weather was nice, and my walk to my train home was pleasant. A gaggle of business men dressed in black coats and black shoes took to Park Avenue at precisely 6 o’clock. I realized all the money is in men’s wear–make a bunch of tailored black wool coats and you’ll always sell.