I like the ‘Crossing the Street’ reading as I am a vigilant pedestrian who enjoys looking in both direction of a street even if I’m walking on a one-way street.  I love that White wrote this as it gives readers a real sense of how so many New Yorkers, at least back then, are aware of where they are walking. Today, I’m not so sure how many New Yorkers pay close attention while crossing the street; this is based on what I have witnessed.  I did not fully understand White’s analogy to the Cosmos, and if someone can explain that to me in further details that would help.