The Big Blog Post of Why

Sometimes when I'm on the train, my mind wanders and I begin asking myself questions. When this happens, I know it is August and my brain has shut down for vacation.  I may not have all the answers to the questions, but at least I can ask them.  

Let's begin.

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A Heinous Crime

A guy kicked over my coffee this morning as he was getting out at Mineola. He apologized. He's dead to me.

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The Morning Grind

Some of you have asked me what the daily grind is like when commuting on the train.  There are several "legs," including the morning routine, the drive to the station, the train ride, the subway, and finally arrival.   In today's post, I'll give you a glimpse into the morning routine on a typical day.  The morning routine is supposed to culminate in my catching the 7:29 AM express to Penn Station.

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Two-Fer Tuesday

On the train, realizing there's opportunity for a scientific study to support a new hypothesis: The louder and more obnoxious the ringtone, the louder and more obnoxious the person using the mobile device. I should have a valid sample set within weeks. I'll let you know which medical journals publish my findings.

On the train, some guy just spritzed himself with cologne. It's nasty, "Axe" type stuff. I may go ride in the little space between the cars the rest of the way home.

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Crying Fowl

This rooster lives at the Bay Shore train station and is well known to the regular passengers. 

If it boards the quiet car, I hope there isn't a cock fight if it can't keep the noise down.

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Technology Failures, Male Stubbornness, and High Anxiety

Recently, I made a mad dash from the subway to the Long Island Rail Road at Penn Station to catch a train that was about to leave.  As I weaved in and out of people, I glanced up at the departures board and briefly saw "7:44 Ronkonkoma Track 19."  At least, I THOUGHT that's what it said.  I flew down the steps and jumped onto the train at Track 19 as the doors closed.  Made it!

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Sunset Over Jamaica

"Sunset over Jamaica" has its own meaning for Long Islanders.  At least I'm enjoying a cocktail on the train after an extraordinarily hectic week.

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Some Bad Commuting Strategies

Sometimes, people commute but don't think through their commuting strategies.  As a result, they make bad choices which can impact the commutes of those around them.  I'll share with you a few of the poor planners I've witnessed.

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