Leon Freilich: Seen on Seventh Avenue

Red benches have been installed outside the P.S. 321  playground.  And blue cushions wrapped in plastic are piled nearby.

For parents to observe their kids during school hours?  For flea market shoppers?  For peepers?  For pedophiles?

Connecticut
Muffin this morning had three Slope-size strollers parked–indoors.
This in a space smaller than the average brownstone bathroom. No deep
breathing was possible. Unsportingly the staff refused to accept my MTA
farecard for a coffee.