Things That Need to Be Blogged About
In this issue:
I. Airport Update
II. All Things Horticultural
III. The Life and Times
IV. Case Logic All-Stars
V. Acknowledgments
Hello again folks. Time for the semi-annual all-in-one update. Enjoy!
I.Airport Update: Blogging Boston
I took my first trip through Boston's Logan Airport this week. A few observations:
A. The $40 flat fee cabs charge to get there from Cambridge is ridiculous, considering it can't be longer than a $25 ride. Cannot be. But... since I wasn't paying the fare, Logan only loses half a point for this one.
B. Why is the AirTran terminal downstairs in a corner instead of up with United, Jet Blue and the others? Is it because of the ugly "rush-hour" check-in line that AirTran apparently develops everyday between 3 and 6? Seriously?
C. As in, the C Terminal. As in... What the hell??? Three gates get their own terminal? I didn't see the D and E terminal, but I'm gonna go ahead and say they coulda thrown those three gates on the end of one of the others. Then maybe I coulda chosen between two restaurants. Not that I have anything against Uno's. Certainly not.
D. As in the grade I would give to the folks in Air Traffic Control, or whoever was responsible for boarding passengers on a flight they knew had no chance of leaving the airport anytime soon. Waiting on a "non-food carrier" for 4 hours before a 2.5 hour flight when there's food literally 30 seconds from the gate (the terminal is very small) is enough to make you snap on a flight attendant. I didn't though... we'll get to why a little later.
All in all, can't recommend Mr. Logan. Wouldn't say I hate it. Prolly wouldn't fly AirTran through there though.
II. All Things Horticultural
So this post is long overdue. It's publication date has been pushed back at least twice in the past year. First because I hesitate to blow up my tri-cons' lives on the blog. But I recently gave a subtle shout out to The Founder's Life, so this not-so-subtle post seems only fair. Second, any good journalist double-checks her facts before putting them in the street, and it took me a while to get back to the East Coast to confirm earlier observations.
Having done that though, I feel confident saying that the horticultural wisdom of a certain tri-con is at the top of the list of things that indeed "need to be blogged about." It began with the observation that the hook to Chris Brown's Wall to Wall is in fact (in fact), a perfectly accurate depiction of said tri-con's life. All ladies callin'. So endless was the parade of ladies at one point that he was moved to utter one of my favorite quotes from any human being ever, a remark about his incredible endowment of... ummm... land.
Strangely, with all that land, there didn't seem to be any crops springing up. So the question becomes what one grows on said land. Eventually, you (probably) have to commit to a crop and work with it, for life. In the meantime though, no point in letting the land go to waste. Might as well throw up a few trees. (Cherry trees, if I remember correctly.) Now, the tri-con, in his unfaltering modesty, might say that trees are somehow beneath crops. I disagree. Trees are more agreeable and less demanding than crops. No one ever wanted to kill their trees.
III. The Life and Times
Lingering for the moment on the subject of other people's lives, (and one person's Life in particular), I want to pose a question. If you went out for sushi and ordered nothing that cost more than $5, what are the chances that you wouldn't notice a random $23 charge in the middle of your bill? And when you did notice it, what are the chances you'd shrug off the overcharge, saying, "It (Life) all evens out in the end"? Now for Yours Truly, the chances are 0% and 0%. Maybe I'm just cheap (or poor) like that.
IV. Case Logic All-Stars
Normally, I would drop this in an AIM away message. I'm leaving it here for two reasons. 1. It gives me a chance to shout out a hometown artist. 2. The listed artists have really come through like champs during interesting times, so I'm giving em a more durable salute.
New Release on Rotation: R. Kelly - Double Up
There are probably no "classics" on this album. But it is entirely listenable and a perfect summer ride album. Recommended tracks: Hook it Up, Zoo, Rollin.
Old Release(s) on Rotation: Coldplay - X&Y; Death Cab for Cutie - Plans
I told someone recently that I have a hard time listening to R&B albums straight through because of the monotony of the subject matter (Love). Not that I have anything against it, but 12 straight tracks about man troubles is a bit much (for me). On the other hand, sometimes you want something mellow, and hip hop won't quite get it. So these albums are the perfect happy medium. You got your love tracks, your hate tracks, and your life tracks. Pleases all sides.
Slept on Release on Rotation: Cee-Lo - ... Soul Machine
Now (almost) everyone but me has known about this album for quite some time. I tend to sleep (literally and figuratively) for a long time before getting on anything new. I recently got on this. The upside of sleeping so long is that in the event of a drought of quality new releases, there's always 2-3 "old" albums waiting to be discovered. So in a way, it's like storing up musical food for the winter. (At least one tri-con knows about this.)
Not-So-Honorable Mention: Me - "Update Me"
This was the catchy little jingle I came up with waiting on the tarmac. Sung to the rhythm of "Upgrade U" (of course).
Pilot won't you updaaaaate me? / Estimate it maaaaaaaybe./ When we takin' off? I'm goin craaaaaaazy. / Updaaaaaaate me.
I promise you it was good for like 3 straight minutes of chuckles.
V. Acknowledgments
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the following... First, my faithful friend the MTA, for knowing when you're needed and showing up, literally. You're the one thing in New York City that I'm perfectly happy to say is infinitely better than the Chicago version. Second, to ice cream. For being delicious even when you're not at your best. I never regret the time we spend together. Next, I actually want to apologize to the lovely recliner that showed me so much love during my stay. I slept on you for far too long, figuratively, because I never took the time to sleep on you literally. Now that I've had the pleasure, I just want to acknowledge your hospitality. I look forward to seeing you again. I also want to thank the upgrade to business class. Usually, for a 2-hour flight, just give me the cheapest seat. But for a 2-hour flight preceded by a 4-hour wait on the tarmac, the extra room (and attention) makes all the difference. So thank you upgrade. You're the best $40 I ever spent. Last but not least, as AirTran is a non-food carrier, I want to say thanks to the delicious Snickers that quieted my stomach rumblings during the wait. You said you would come through in my time of hunger. And you did.
So thanks to all of you for a wonderfully refreshing trip. Lord knows I needed it.
I. Airport Update
II. All Things Horticultural
III. The Life and Times
IV. Case Logic All-Stars
V. Acknowledgments
Hello again folks. Time for the semi-annual all-in-one update. Enjoy!
I.Airport Update: Blogging Boston
I took my first trip through Boston's Logan Airport this week. A few observations:
A. The $40 flat fee cabs charge to get there from Cambridge is ridiculous, considering it can't be longer than a $25 ride. Cannot be. But... since I wasn't paying the fare, Logan only loses half a point for this one.
B. Why is the AirTran terminal downstairs in a corner instead of up with United, Jet Blue and the others? Is it because of the ugly "rush-hour" check-in line that AirTran apparently develops everyday between 3 and 6? Seriously?
C. As in, the C Terminal. As in... What the hell??? Three gates get their own terminal? I didn't see the D and E terminal, but I'm gonna go ahead and say they coulda thrown those three gates on the end of one of the others. Then maybe I coulda chosen between two restaurants. Not that I have anything against Uno's. Certainly not.
D. As in the grade I would give to the folks in Air Traffic Control, or whoever was responsible for boarding passengers on a flight they knew had no chance of leaving the airport anytime soon. Waiting on a "non-food carrier" for 4 hours before a 2.5 hour flight when there's food literally 30 seconds from the gate (the terminal is very small) is enough to make you snap on a flight attendant. I didn't though... we'll get to why a little later.
All in all, can't recommend Mr. Logan. Wouldn't say I hate it. Prolly wouldn't fly AirTran through there though.
II. All Things Horticultural
So this post is long overdue. It's publication date has been pushed back at least twice in the past year. First because I hesitate to blow up my tri-cons' lives on the blog. But I recently gave a subtle shout out to The Founder's Life, so this not-so-subtle post seems only fair. Second, any good journalist double-checks her facts before putting them in the street, and it took me a while to get back to the East Coast to confirm earlier observations.
Having done that though, I feel confident saying that the horticultural wisdom of a certain tri-con is at the top of the list of things that indeed "need to be blogged about." It began with the observation that the hook to Chris Brown's Wall to Wall is in fact (in fact), a perfectly accurate depiction of said tri-con's life. All ladies callin'. So endless was the parade of ladies at one point that he was moved to utter one of my favorite quotes from any human being ever, a remark about his incredible endowment of... ummm... land.
Strangely, with all that land, there didn't seem to be any crops springing up. So the question becomes what one grows on said land. Eventually, you (probably) have to commit to a crop and work with it, for life. In the meantime though, no point in letting the land go to waste. Might as well throw up a few trees. (Cherry trees, if I remember correctly.) Now, the tri-con, in his unfaltering modesty, might say that trees are somehow beneath crops. I disagree. Trees are more agreeable and less demanding than crops. No one ever wanted to kill their trees.
III. The Life and Times
Lingering for the moment on the subject of other people's lives, (and one person's Life in particular), I want to pose a question. If you went out for sushi and ordered nothing that cost more than $5, what are the chances that you wouldn't notice a random $23 charge in the middle of your bill? And when you did notice it, what are the chances you'd shrug off the overcharge, saying, "It (Life) all evens out in the end"? Now for Yours Truly, the chances are 0% and 0%. Maybe I'm just cheap (or poor) like that.
IV. Case Logic All-Stars
Normally, I would drop this in an AIM away message. I'm leaving it here for two reasons. 1. It gives me a chance to shout out a hometown artist. 2. The listed artists have really come through like champs during interesting times, so I'm giving em a more durable salute.
New Release on Rotation: R. Kelly - Double Up
There are probably no "classics" on this album. But it is entirely listenable and a perfect summer ride album. Recommended tracks: Hook it Up, Zoo, Rollin.
Old Release(s) on Rotation: Coldplay - X&Y; Death Cab for Cutie - Plans
I told someone recently that I have a hard time listening to R&B albums straight through because of the monotony of the subject matter (Love). Not that I have anything against it, but 12 straight tracks about man troubles is a bit much (for me). On the other hand, sometimes you want something mellow, and hip hop won't quite get it. So these albums are the perfect happy medium. You got your love tracks, your hate tracks, and your life tracks. Pleases all sides.
Slept on Release on Rotation: Cee-Lo - ... Soul Machine
Now (almost) everyone but me has known about this album for quite some time. I tend to sleep (literally and figuratively) for a long time before getting on anything new. I recently got on this. The upside of sleeping so long is that in the event of a drought of quality new releases, there's always 2-3 "old" albums waiting to be discovered. So in a way, it's like storing up musical food for the winter. (At least one tri-con knows about this.)
Not-So-Honorable Mention: Me - "Update Me"
This was the catchy little jingle I came up with waiting on the tarmac. Sung to the rhythm of "Upgrade U" (of course).
Pilot won't you updaaaaate me? / Estimate it maaaaaaaybe./ When we takin' off? I'm goin craaaaaaazy. / Updaaaaaaate me.
I promise you it was good for like 3 straight minutes of chuckles.
V. Acknowledgments
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to the following... First, my faithful friend the MTA, for knowing when you're needed and showing up, literally. You're the one thing in New York City that I'm perfectly happy to say is infinitely better than the Chicago version. Second, to ice cream. For being delicious even when you're not at your best. I never regret the time we spend together. Next, I actually want to apologize to the lovely recliner that showed me so much love during my stay. I slept on you for far too long, figuratively, because I never took the time to sleep on you literally. Now that I've had the pleasure, I just want to acknowledge your hospitality. I look forward to seeing you again. I also want to thank the upgrade to business class. Usually, for a 2-hour flight, just give me the cheapest seat. But for a 2-hour flight preceded by a 4-hour wait on the tarmac, the extra room (and attention) makes all the difference. So thank you upgrade. You're the best $40 I ever spent. Last but not least, as AirTran is a non-food carrier, I want to say thanks to the delicious Snickers that quieted my stomach rumblings during the wait. You said you would come through in my time of hunger. And you did.
So thanks to all of you for a wonderfully refreshing trip. Lord knows I needed it.
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