At least in the case of the main NYPL building, it’s safe thanks to the famous Manhattan schist bedrock. Midtown is rock solid, so to speak.

Related: LSAT

Recently I was in a class where we were copyediting something on a screen and no one could figure out why “restauranteur” had a red squiggle under it. Until I—softly, from the back of the room—said, “delete the n.” And everyone looked at me like I was Merlin the wizard. I’ll never forget that day.

Anytime I see an announcement for an event that includes “light bites” (or is it lite bites?)…hell no. I’ll show up for refreshments, I’ll show up for hors d’oeuvres, I’ll show up for snacks, but you can keep your baby food.

The GW bridge is east of Columbus Circle. The Brooklyn and Manhattan bridges are west of Columbus Circle.

Then he says, “I have this ring [shows gigantic ring], I have…” and I can’t make out the rest. “No thanks,” I say, having no idea what I’m saying no thanks to. Have a feeling I missed out on either the worst or best night of my life.

gray = dark grey
grey = light gray