A Bit of Macadam Plaid

Earlier this year, the street department worked 

to repave New York Street, just outside the Natatorium.

They made islands, installed new lighting, and

reoriented the stripes in some parking areas.

Of course, this has resulted in an area of nice gray

tweed, interspersed with a pattern of black and yellow

bars at right angles.It makes a fine clan tartan

for the families of all street workers,

spiritual descendants of John McAdam,

inventor of the method of paving

that led to the asphalt surfaces that now

cover our streets and highways.