Another Day in NYC

This morning was unlike most of my mornings... trying to get out the door always feeling like there is something I am missing, but can't figure out so I strap on my way too heavy backpack and usually another bag full of Library books and head out. Well today was different because as I opened the door out of the building a huge chain whizzed past my face. It was a bike chain(mind you bike chains in NYC are more like some kind of heavy duty chain you would find on a farm in WI), and in front of it was a guy running for his life. Before I knew what was happening i ran across the street in the opposite direction in case of gunfire... I know I guess it was the first though running thru my head. No sooner had I crossed and an impala sped backwards up the street and a big dude jumped out to take the kid down.... after standing and watching from a distance the cops arrived and I guess that the guys were actually undercover officers chasing a thief. I have no clue where there chain comes in all I am is glad it missed my face! I was not scared in the least though... just another day to keep my eyes open and know what's around!