Monthly Archives: August 2008

Men II Boyz on the 8:16

Posted on August 22, 2008 by TJ

It appears the good will on the 6:33 last night carried over until the morn. A pair of middle-aged white guys (I know, major surprise on Metro-North) sat across from each other. They were dapper in a dress-down Friday kind … Continue reading →

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Charm-ing Behavior on the 6:33

Posted on August 22, 2008 by TJ

A young couple sat on facing folding chairs on the 6:33 last night. She was a pretty woman with dark hair and skin, perhaps Indian, around 30. He was a typical white guy–beige oxford shirt, black slacks, black size 12 … Continue reading →

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The Bike-to-Work Backlash Begins

Posted on August 21, 2008 by TJ

This was inevitable. With cities like Chicago and New York increasingly going out of their way to roll out the red carpet (or, in Gotham’s case, painting a chartreuse lane) for cyclists–you half expect Mayor Bloomberg to bypass his beloved … Continue reading →

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Waiting For Metro-North A Pain in the Ass for South Norwalk Rider

Posted on August 20, 2008 by TJ

A Bridgeport woman was arrested for stabbing her husband in the buttocks (is there a funnier word than “buttocks”?) over the weekend, following a long day of (presumably) drinking. StationStops says: Cheryl Madison of Bridgeport was arrested on charges of … Continue reading →

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FOOT IT: King Dong vs. the 50 Foot Woman

Posted on August 20, 2008 by TJ

Tim Coleman covers the bipedal commuter beat.   Ah, the air is warm, sun-dappled and mercifully free of humidity. It’s a perfect day to walk to work. My wife even joins me. I’ll accompany her to the subway and then … Continue reading →

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LilSubwayCrybaby Walks Among the Mole People

Posted on August 19, 2008 by TJ

As is often the case when we read the LilSubwayCrybaby blog, we have no idea if Lil is jerking our chain, or actually living among the so-called Mole People several feet under Manhattan. She writes: Yes, there is an entire … Continue reading →

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Subway Poetry, Boston-Style

Posted on August 19, 2008 by TJ

It appears Dr. Seuss enjoyed the T on a recent trip to Boston. The Mystery Train The Mystery Train is a train of excitement, With windows so clouded that you cannot see Which station you’re passing – or IF there’s … Continue reading →

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‘Mileposts’ Goes Green

Posted on August 18, 2008 by TJ

The August issue of MTA mouthpiece Mileposts is the green issue, with a big recycling logo on the front and a series of articles about the railroad’s efforts to not screw up the environment. Mileposts has a long explanation of … Continue reading →

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My Trip Home When the Harlem Line Was Out, Or, Putting the Tax in Taxi

Posted on August 17, 2008 by TJ

I’d walked to Grand Central  Friday under a black cloud shaped like a Mohawk haircut; clear skies over the East River and the Hudson, angry thunderheads roofing the middle of Manhattan. I thought of potential dry spots to duck into along … Continue reading →

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A Taste of the Reel World

Posted on August 15, 2008 by TJ

I step onto the 8:16 in Hummerville and take my seat. A young guy takes the seat cattycorner to me. The guy across the aisle from him–right in front of me–starts saying “Michael…Michael!” “Michael” looks up from his Post, spends … Continue reading →

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