I live in metropolitan DC. Five days a week, I ride WMATA’s Metro system to and from work, like most federal wage slaves in the region. (I’m not one, but since I work on K Street, it’s a fine line…) So many times, I am inevitably asked by an out-of-town guest what my commute is …
Transparency, originally uploaded by Ghost_Bear. My photo, taken this past Monday on my way back from a blogger’s meeting at the Science Club in Dupont Circle, was selected as DCist’s “Photo of the Day.” Needless to say, I’m pretty pumped for the accolade. I’ve been quite swamped with three concurrent projects, plus a fourth sitting …
On a recent drive to and from Pittsburgh, I’ve come to realize that residents of certain states have a typical driving style. Illinois: Hell-bent on getting there as fast as possible. Adept at maneuvering in and out of lanes with scant clearance between cars. Able to dodge lane-changing trucks without incident and arrive at the …