Commute & Transpo
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Attention! New York Avenue Sculpture Project
One of the reasons I like walking and riding around town is that I see more of the city than when I’m in a car or going subterranean on Metro. Today, over a lunchtime stroll, I came upon these. Continue reading
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Washington, D.C., Commute Scenes: The Monuments
Sometimes the city is so beautiful. These clouds we saw tonight on the commute home are amazing! Now, if they could just get rid of that fence in the middle of the Reflecting Pool. Have a great weekend, everybody! Continue reading
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Extra Credit to This Week’s Commuters
Is the sun on a collision course with Earth? It sure feels like it! Temperatures this week have been rising and staying in the triple digits — yes, triple! According to Dan Stillman of the Washington Post’s Capital Weather Gang: yesterday’s highs of 102 at National and 100 at Dulles were one and two degrees short… Continue reading
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4th of July Preparations. DO NOT ENTER!
As the 4th of July approaches in Washington, D.C., there is a gradual devolution of our landscape. Port-o-potties are imported from all areas of the country and plopped throughout the National Mall. Fencing and chicken wire crop up everywhere. Worst of all, one of the local cyclists’ favorite spots to catch some easy miles becomes verboten… Continue reading
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Washington, D.C., Commute Scenes: Argyle
Yesterday, I was on my way home and spotted this rider. As he paused to take a phone call, I couldn’t help but notice his fancy argyle socks. They’re awesome! Now, argyle has become somewhat trendy in some cycling circles, with companies making argyle arm warmers, cycling-specific argyle socks, and even argyle jerseys. But this… Continue reading
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The Journey
Today, I thought I’d take some time to consider the beauty of commuting by bike, despite the daily risks that cyclists face out on the roads. Be safe, everybody. I regularly commute to work by bike. I used to take the Metro, but I gradually discovered there is a much richer way to experience life… Continue reading
Chasing MailBoxes 