That could be New York. The Gospel says there is no leisure even to eat. One thing I notice is that people don't do three-hour lunch the way they used to when I worked in advertising here in the 80's. With salad bars on every corner, people eat at their desks. It's a busy time.
People work hard.
The pressure is on. It's like that crowd that we read about in the Gospel. In this story, Jesus looks out on the crowd with compassion. To him, they're like sheep without a shepherd. I guarantee you'll hear more about it in days ahead, and we'll all be given an opportunity to reflect on what compassion looks like in our society, which is a good thing.