When I'm traveling and people find out I'm from Chicago, they say, "Sorry about those rough winters." Oh puh-leeze! On a day like this, when it's 90º and humid, when everyone is surly, when you're stuck on a bus with minimal air conditioning, seated behind a smelly slob named Michael (I read the tattoo on his neck) who is sprawled across two seats, the Chicago in this photo looks delightful. The only downside is no Cubs baseball.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
What I'm dreaming of
When I'm traveling and people find out I'm from Chicago, they say, "Sorry about those rough winters." Oh puh-leeze! On a day like this, when it's 90º and humid, when everyone is surly, when you're stuck on a bus with minimal air conditioning, seated behind a smelly slob named Michael (I read the tattoo on his neck) who is sprawled across two seats, the Chicago in this photo looks delightful. The only downside is no Cubs baseball.
I would take 90s and humid every day over the winter blech anyday, dreaming or not dreaming.
ReplyDeleteTrust me, then you haven't spent any time here. When it's 20º, there's a sense of good willa nd camaraderie. And then stinky people like Michael are bundled up so we can't smell them.
ReplyDeleteahh the joys of public transportation.
ReplyDeletewell obviously you have never spent too much time in philly. camaraderie is a foreign word :)
Sparkela, I almost moved to Bala Cynwyd (note I spelled it correctly). Spent a lot of time in New Hope and Philly, too. I really liked the City of Brotherly Love. But no, I never took public transportation out there.
ReplyDelete