do the right thing

my co-workers who are from and live in n/ne philly are bracing themselves for summer.

i'd thought that by relocating here in mid-december, my transition would be all the more pleasant because the weather would become progressively less harsh, and daylight hours would progressively increase. then i remembered how much i can't take the heat and humidity, which will be interesting working in a crowded clinic on the 6th floor.

why are philadelphians bracing themselves? because as the weather is better, as it's getting hotter, more folks will be out on the streets. crime rate goes up. people are a little more restless. atv's are on the roads. packs of motorcycles are on the roads. music is blasting and street smells are getting smellier.

not excited for the increased crazies outside, but i'm excited to see the vibrant communities come to life after a season of hibernation and tranquility.

my coworker R says that it's easy to romanticize it, but also put all the rioting crime in the spotlight. i'm reminded of spike lee's 'do the right thing', and the scenes of urbania in the summer heat.