Commuter Chronicles
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Summer is officially here and I find myself laboring under the delusion that, somehow, commuting will now be easier. Everyone is on vacation now right? Somehow it doesn't appear to be playing out quite like that. This morning we were standing room only on the 7:40 out ...
I'm going to make a product endorsement. Several weeks ago I received an Amazon Kindle for doing some work for another web site. (Who says you can't make any money on the internet?). It's really the perfect commuter tool for those of you who like to read ...
Several weeks ago I posted a rant with the provocative title Ugly People. It described the unappealing people that share my commute and a lament that the more attractive folks are going places where I am not.. This wasn't the blog that I intended it to be. I've gotten ...
What is StrAnGer than time? Time wrapped in the mysteries from the unexpected actions we convey. If we were not arid with how our DAYS develop, embracing the notion that each day brings forth the opportunity to BREATHE and EXPERIENCE new LIFe, then nothing would be a mystery and no1 ...
On Monday we'll be celebrating the Memorial Day holiday. Most people don't exactly know what they are celebrating but it's the official kickoff for the summer season. A few minutes ago I received an e-mail from the VP in charge of our division informing us that the ...
Sometimes I feel like my bus line has the ugliest people in the New York region. I see lots of people in the bus station and walking to and from the terminal that are interesting looking, well dressed, and ready to conquer the world. On my line they are ...
I sit wondering while I commute. How much is too much? Ok, so one day I rode the subway & buses for less than a buck, once there was a coin with a hole in it which was useful to pay for a ride and heck I recall seeing police ...
I used to think that my commute was bad. Over an hour door to door on a good day. I was pretty miserable. Then I started meeting people at work whose commute made mine look like a stroll down the street. About 2 years ago I hired ...
Sigh..... I really don't know what to say for this one. You guys have fun putting a caption to this one. I don't have any idea what part of this outfit looked good or what part was supposed to ...
Sitting on the subway a while back i thought I'd share some tips on how to travel like a Movie star while on the subway. Tip #1 - No one can get off the train until you get on. Allowing ...
I couldn't let this one go by. Deep in the National news section of Saturday's New York Time ran this headline: Massachusetts: Text Messaging Before a Trolley Crash For the full story see - http://www.nytimes.com/2009/05/09/us/09brfs-INJURIESINBO_BRF.html?_r=1&scp=5&sq=trolley&st=cse The first thing that popped into my mind after reading this and the followup story the next ...
So we all know that New York is know for it's people and how they carve out their own road through the fashion jungle... Well she certainly did her bit of carving. Plus, lets just say that this Leather skirt, leather boots, hoodie ...
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So, recently I started paying more attention to what I do before boarding the train or bus. When I'm done kicking that song out of my head that has been following my spirit, after I have smiled a few times about what yesterday offered and giving THNX4 my blessings, I ...
There was a long time that I thought my hour long commute each way to work was a fantastic waste of time. Just think of the things that I could be doing or the fun I could be having if I didn’t have this enforced confinement twice a day, five ...
Ok, so I have had quite a few, shall we say, "interesting" episodes while commuting. I was just going to blog about another "interesting" episode when I thought I would step back this time and let other people have their say. So I ask you this simple question: "What "interesting" ...
I know that a lot has been said about the ubiquitous hand held wonders that have invaded our lives. What they do to our commuting experience can't be spoken enough about. Firstly, we need to remmber how they have put our lives in danger. Last year's California train wreck ...
Sons and daughters, nephews, nieces… Grand kids.. Cousins. The Roles and titles.. Are Dozens and so are THE impressions. The days are filled with moments where we bury the true importance of life in accordance to the day's objectives. As time passes so do the opportunities to reach out and ...
The past 60 days I was out of the country. Being that my LIFe in the US was a bit weird and slow, I took my cousin’s offer and left to help him organize a concert in South America. The concert took place on April 4th and after close to ...
I don't remember much from high school chemistry but one of the few "laws" that I recall is something called Hund's bus seat rule. This law described the behavior of electrons in orbit around a nucleus....
Ok so i sat next to this lady today and I'm serious everytime she moved it looked like her hat was wriggling! I'm serious! I swear it was alive.
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Starting today, the L line trains will be fully controlled by a computerized system. Motormen working the line will remain on board and take over if problems arise. This system will allow NYC Transit to run trains closer together and more frequently. Which means the commuters will ...
Ha! My last posting just brought to mind another pet peeve of mine- the music lovers. Hey I am all for listening to your own type of music, especially on a long trip. How long do you really expect me to stare out the window anyway? That\'s if you are ...
How many of you out there have had to deal with people who just don\'t care that you might want a seat on the train? It sometimes has you thinking twice as to whether or not you want to even bother asking the person to move their pocketbook (read shopping ...
On my way to work this morning, one of the coldest days so far for the year. As I was about to get on the subway I noticed the train was emptier than usual for a work day. I usually stand no matter how tired I am. These trains are ...
Everyone was shaken up by the heroic landing made by the pilot of the US Airways flight out of LaGuardia headed to Charlotte, NC. Flight 1549 had just taken off from New York's ...
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