Category Archives: Commuting

Things Not to Do On a Crowded Train: Read a Book

Crowded subway trains are the bane of any metropolitan area commuter. And especially in New York City, where it seems all of its 8+ million people cram into the same subway car every morning and evening. It’s typical you’ll find … Continue reading

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Catholic Church to the Obama Administration “Pull Out!”

The Obama administration and the Catholic Church are publicly squaring off over a mandate in the healthcare reform that required catholic schools, hospitals, and organizations to make birth control pills available with the insurance they offer. The Catholic Church says … Continue reading

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New Yorkers Have a Phobia

I have decided that every New Yorker has a mass phobia. Everyone is absolutely terribly and wholeheartedly afraid. Of what? Of being left behind by the subway train. This is the only possible conclusion! This is why they push to … Continue reading

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General Public Politeness

This morning I encountered one of the most obnoxious subway riders EVER. Not only did this girl talk loud enough so that the entire car could hear her, she blasted obscenities at a whim in front of kids, was popping … Continue reading

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Commuting Courteously

New York is certainly a city of commuters. Most people need to get to work around the same time every day. If you need to be at work at 9 am, you’re going to be commuting with approximately a bazillion … Continue reading

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