Category Archives: Samuel Adams

An Open Letter to:

Posted on March 24, 2010 by admin

Google. Hi Google. Sorry to hear the broadband-in-China thing didn’t fly, and sorry to bother you as you attempt to take over the world in other ways. But I’ve noticed the Google Adsense revenue I get from those ads you … Continue reading →

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Little G Learning ‘Train Safety’ As We Speak

Posted on November 5, 2009 by TJ

I enjoy glancing at the learning agenda put forth by my son’s pre-school up the road in Priusville; it’s fun imagining him in the school learning about the various topics (animals, firehouses, pumpkins), and it’s nice to know what we … Continue reading →

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The ‘Bottle-Cap’ A Must-Have For Commuters

Posted on September 1, 2009 by TJ

With TJ hitting a landmark birthday later in the week…thank you, no, really–thank you…the gifts from far-flung sisters start trickling on around now. The first one over the transom may just end up the best, especially for thirsty and stressed … Continue reading →

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The Last of the $2.25 Sam Adams

Posted on May 8, 2008 by TJ

As of this moment, that beer, wine, cocktail or soft drink you rely on to melt away the day’s frustrations as you board Metro-North is considerably more expensive than it used to be. Metro-North spokesman Dan Brucker says prices are … Continue reading →

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Inflation Hits Bar Cars/Carts

Posted on April 28, 2008 by TJ

Metro-North is poised to hike up the price of a cocktail on both its bar cars and the carts stationed near the platforms in Grand Central. The railroad is “seeking approval from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority board of directors to … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter To: The Grand Central Beer Man

Posted on January 4, 2008 by TJ

Dude, I’m sorry. It was a long day and I was tired. I wanted to sit on the train and sip my Sam Adams quietly. I also wanted to tip you, it being the holidays and all, and you guys … Continue reading →

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Strange Brew

Posted on October 18, 2007 by TJ

I started packing up my spent newspapers as the train pulled into the Grand Central tunnel around 9 this morning. I realized I had an empty Sam Adams bottle in my knapsack that I’d neglected to throw out on the … Continue reading →

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The Few, the Proud, the Train Commuters

Posted on June 15, 2007 by TJ

According to a new report from the U.S. Census Bureau, all of 4.7% of American commuters used public transportation to get to work in 2005. Furthermore, almost half of the nation’s 6.2 million public transportation users live in 10 U.S. … Continue reading →

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BFFs on the 7:22!

Posted on February 13, 2007 by TJ

I’d never seen this before. The 7:22’s about to leave. A guy—Lennon specs, preppy, clean cut–asks another guy—rumpled beige suit, loosened tie, tired, resembling Robin Williams when he has a beard–to let him in for the window seat. Robin Williams … Continue reading →

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Babel, Indeed

Posted on February 12, 2007 by TJ

Friday after work, and I’m enjoying a little life, liberty and pursuit of happiness on the 6:33. Guy next to me is young (28?) and nondescript. The second the train exits the tunnel, the guy whips out his cell phone.   … Continue reading →

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