Rt day #440

Nothing terribly interesting during today's ride.

After yesterday's return ride debacle (chain came off again) I realize that this never happens on the southbound trip because the road is paved and because I'm not in a rush. The northbound trip and even the trip to station in the morning can have those characteristics, so I'll just have to be more efficient. I'm always on the lookout for potholes and such on the return ride but I guess I'll have to be more strategic as to where I exert the most energy -- and it seems like once I get to 4th Street is the ideal spot b/c the ground will be flatter.

Have passed the 2/3 mark of TACN. Covered a lot of pages in the DMV (twice) but it's still a good read. He uses some really wild words. PASSACAGLIA. Part of a chapter title. Use that in a sentence and someone's nose might start bleeding profusely. The prev. chapter was mostly just a good short story and contradicts what he has said about the uselessness of American parks and playgrounds since he has a blast with two kids for a day at a park. I wonder what Miller would've thought about the internet -- he'd probably get really addicted to x-rated material.

I made the 818 and am still on my way very swiftly and I realize it's because I didn't have to wait on one light the entire ride -- not even at Vestry.

Saw "X-Men: First Class" yesterday. It was good -- I think they should've made this before "Wolverine" b/c there are some obvious inconsistencies but it's all entertainment. Hopefully will see GL next week.

Ran 21:14 yesterday -- 2nd best time since it all began (by 2 seconds).

Listened to a nice medley of RHCP and Jane's today. Nothing I haven't tagged before.

Finished this trip in 25 minutes exactly.

Thank you for reading.