Bus timing, a mental health-conduct lunch & learn, 2 overheard convos, and a board meeting…

~Monday~  I took the Wolfline bus in today, arriving at the stop perfectly timed so as to walk right onto the bus as it pulled up. At a subsequent stop a young man using crutches got on and a nice polite boy sitting across from me actually offered the guy his seat. I attended a … Read more

Buscapades, manhole issues, a prodigal umbrella, a 21% profit, & Caleb Calypso@Manbites…

~Friday~  Though the rain was supposed to stop today and it was only slightly drizzling, I schlepped that big-assed golf umbrella to the bus stop again. Madonna & Genetically-Beautiful Daughter were getting ready to get off at the next stop, and little Sophia was holding a book that I so wanted to see the title … Read more

Three “ladies” named Ida, uneventful work, cowboy up, and TO-DOs done…

~Thursday~  Another dreary day in Raleigh, NC as the cold, wind, and rain continued—purportedly a lingering association with Hurricane Ida. The name Ida always reminds me of a couple of my favorite drag queen names: Ida Slapter and Ida Bitchacockoff. However in this case I’m leaning toward: Ida Thoughtyoudbegonebynow. Just for shits and giggles, before … Read more

Blogging, a little volunteer work, going to Thibodaux, and some scareyoke…

~Sunday~  I slept in this morning and just enjoyed my “day off.” I caught up my Friday and Saturday blog entries, and I did a little volunteer work for Manbites Dog, as we have our October board meeting coming up on Wednesday evening. I tweeted about this on Friday, but haven’t yet covered it in … Read more

Fun time at the dentist (really!), price check on aisle 11, MBD BOD meeting minutes, & an office run

~Monday~  Sitting in the lobby of my dentist’s office, which it shares with what looks like another medical-type practice, it occurred to me that I’ve been coming here forever, and I have no idea what that business actually is. Once I was called back, I asked, “Can you tell how long I’ve been coming here?” … Read more

Sliding on the bus, crying on the bus, lunch w/Susan, new tires, & the gym…

~Monday~  It’s the “City of Raleigh–Try Transit Week,” for which today’s bus driver did nothing toward making it an experience that might make one say, “Yeah, this is great! I could do this—and enjoy it!” He floored the gas pedal before I made it anywhere close to a seat, which made me slide a little on … Read more

A grumpy buscapade and The Italian Actress by Little Green Pig at MBD…

~Thursday~ I didn’t get the memo that I was supposed to wear camouflage pants on the bus this morning. Two very attractive young men did, though, and they wore them well. One of them is becoming a regular rider whom I haven’t really mentioned before, but he’s a young Hispanic boy who I’ve seen almost … Read more

VolunteerWork, GettingPublishedWork, WorkWork, smelling the roses, and policing smoke…

~Sunday~  I had breakfast at the Farmers’ Market Restaurant enjoying their most delicious French Toast. I had it with link sausage and an egg over easy on the side. I know it’s redundant to have an egg with French Toast, since the batter on it is made with eggs, but I like it, and it’s … Read more

Leftover buscapades, campus is teeming again, and you look TIRED!

~Wednesday~ The only thing worse than buscapades are leftover buscapades. Sorry. This happened yesterday on the way home, and I forgot to capture it. A piggy banker got on the bus, but before she started the coin clanging, she said to the bus, “Anyone got a nickel?” I have really got to start keeping some … Read more