August 2011
17 posts
The Makoid Experience - East Coast Tour (Pt. 2)
After DC I packed up the car, loaded the dog and continued up the road. Luckily, it was a short drive to Philly.
I picked up my husband at the Convention Center, where he was attending a conference, and maneuvered my way through Center City. We then headed over to my friend’s house in Fishtown for the next stop on my East Coast Tour.
I was quickly reminded of the fact that I rarely drive,...
Nose to Armpit
I’m always amazed when I travel to other cities and ride their public transportation to observe exactly what is accepted/tolerated as the ‘norm’ for personal space on public transportation. Sure, in larger cities one would expect that personal space would differ from smaller cities or systems. At least I go in with the expectation that my space will be limited to the bare...
What is it about transit?
As I approached the District on 66 on my drive to DC last night, I found myself immediately drawn to the structures in the center of the highway. The blue lights lining the corridor drew my gaze like bugs to a bug zapper. I counted at the trains pulling in and out of the stations. I thought about how the platforms, bridges and structures; how something as simple as steel and concrete could...
“I do not really like vacations. I much prefer an occasional day off when I do...”
– Robertson Davies
The Makoid Experience - East Coast Tour (Pt. 1)
Vacation inspired me to revive the blog. While I do not often take the time to enjoy a vacation, it always inspires me to see the transportation world in a new light. I like to step out of my norm, away from my computer, and explore the world around me. I use my vacations as inspiration for my work. I see, critique, and learn from the transportation world. I take back what I learn and apply it to...