Hopeful

Today on the Upper West Side, I walked past a more than block long line of hopefuls. They stood in line of about 4 abreast on average. Young, old, male, female, suited up, dressed down, Sunday best, athletic track outfits; every ethnic group was represented. They were all there, waiting to get into the Job Fair being held at the Holiday Inn. It was 10:30 when I passed and the doors were not yet opened.