Hang Me With The Strap

I've always bragged about the city of New York's transportation system. The fact that it had round the clock service and that its reach was so vast. Between trains and buses, there aren't many sections that you can't get to in the city. And even the outer reaches when you include the Long Island commuter buses and Metro North. I used to defend the authority when people said the service wasn't that great. Considering how what they do though, I thought it was fine. And knowing what you know about the thing you can always plan ahead.

But lately, I have even noticed it has been getting worse. Every weekend there are drastic alterations to schedules and molasses speed service. The other night, I got through D'Angelo's "Greatdayndamornin'/Booty" about 4.5 times before an F train came. I know it was a weekend night, but that song is about 7 minutes long. They're more and more inconsistent. And more and more crowded.

Now comes news that its only going to get worse. And we'll have to pay more for it. $2.50 a ride? For what? This is total insanity. And then more service cuts. And $103 a month to be unlimited? This is insane.

This is our new reality I guess. I hope it all works out in the end. I love the subway. Its the thing that always makes me feel at home. I hope this is just temporary though. Governor Paterson needs a homerun and rescuing the MTA could be a start.

A Step Forward For The Economy?

While searching for old D'Angelo videos for an impromptu lecture, I mistakenly clicked an ad. The pop-up took its time to load but for some reason, I didn't close the window. I was curious about what craziness I had signed onto. And boy was I in for a treat.

Introducing Latisse, the first FDA approved cosmetic treatment for eyelashes. I must say, I often worry about those with anemic eyelashes, an epidemic that seems to have risen with radiation exposure and recession driven stress. Finally an answer.

I must say this just speaks to the integrity of the American endeavor. According to this, the product is just the cosmetic formulation of a drug used to treat glaucoma. And bonus, it might reduce fat tissue too. This might be the cure all wonder drug. How do they figure this stuff out any way? Well I trust the good folks at Allergan. Go America!

I know there will be less people getting this product but you know there will be enough and then people will celebrate their recoveries with even more purchases of all the wonder derivatives of eye medicine. I know its radical, but this could be game changing.

It's Hard Out Here For A Pimp

Each day brings news of hard times from every corner of the globe. Now word that even the elderly are maiming themselves for the piece of that pie. From Spain, it seems that a 66 year old man took it upon himself to load about 5 kilos (11 pounds for the uninitiated) of cocaine on his person, including a cast on his leg. In addition to the 6 cans of beer and 2 folding stools loaded with cocaine, it seems our friend, or his associates, broke the leg to make sure it was more authentic to arouse less suspicion.

If that guy had some quality health care, I bet he wouldn't have done it.

On The Table

For some reason, I used to occupy unbridled air on this page. Some sort of spirit must have come over me but I was amazingly honest. Open and deep, just laying it all out there. Hoping and saying it out loud.

When did I get so scared? Maybe all of life just hit me that quick. I've gotten a whole lot more cautious.

But time runs short and I'm tired of waiting to see how things play out.

I'm scared
I'm optimistic
I am ever so worried
Confused
But I honestly know I will figure it all out

And it all begins now.