CRICKETS

I am not in Times Square. But there are crickets outside. Last night and the night before, just one. Now two. The night sounds like summer.
The Cricket in Times Square was one of my favorite books. Garth Williams, the illustrator, draws such gently breathing animals. I love him, too. And Times Square. I’m just glad I haven’t been there for the heat wave. It’s cool and fresh in Venice and … there are crickets.