these are in and around seattle to show where bikers have been hit by cars. the irony is that because they are in places where bikers frequent, many are crashing into these. funny.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
ghost bikes
these are in and around seattle to show where bikers have been hit by cars. the irony is that because they are in places where bikers frequent, many are crashing into these. funny.
Monday, August 08, 2005
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Saturday, August 06, 2005
there's always something more...
so i've been wanting a different name for my blog for a long time - when i created it, it was a whim, and i couldn't think quickly of the perfect title - so i opted for an unusual tidbit about myself. i've always just loved thursdays for a variety of reasons, so i went with "i heart thursdays."
however, two things yesterday led me to the new name. first, i showed up to work to find someone had jumped off of the aurora bridge. i saw them putting him in the ambulance - this is the third time i've had an experience with a jumper. one i saw hit the water, one i saw pacing/contemplating jumping and i called 911 - the police got to him before he jumped (phew) - and then today, where i saw him on the gurney after they pulled him out of the lake...
this kind of thing ruins your day, and also makes you think all of the standard thoughts one has when suicides happen, which for me includes "there's always something more for you in the world - if only you could've moved through this rough time..."
last night, i watched a film i really loved, A Home at the End of the World - one of those movies that just make you feel a lot of feelings: good, bad, painful, fun, happy, loving, sad, nostalgic. One line in the film was "don't worry man, there's always more" - it came at a time when one of the characters (a 9-yr-old) was sad to have to leave a party on his mother's orders, and his older brother said this to him to help him accept the decision. my interpretation is that he wanted him to know that it's ok to let go of things, people, places, and moments - because you'll get up tomorrow to find something else that will fulfill you or help you to grow in some way. the only thing constant is change...
the subtitle, btw, is 1) my new motto which i'm trying to live a little better by and 2) rough copy of a similar sentiment seen as a bumper sticker on some hippie's old green diesel volvo this week.
hence, my new title - i knew it would just hit me one day, and it did. i'll try it on for size for a bit, it may change again - but i think i like it a lot.
however, two things yesterday led me to the new name. first, i showed up to work to find someone had jumped off of the aurora bridge. i saw them putting him in the ambulance - this is the third time i've had an experience with a jumper. one i saw hit the water, one i saw pacing/contemplating jumping and i called 911 - the police got to him before he jumped (phew) - and then today, where i saw him on the gurney after they pulled him out of the lake...
this kind of thing ruins your day, and also makes you think all of the standard thoughts one has when suicides happen, which for me includes "there's always something more for you in the world - if only you could've moved through this rough time..."
last night, i watched a film i really loved, A Home at the End of the World - one of those movies that just make you feel a lot of feelings: good, bad, painful, fun, happy, loving, sad, nostalgic. One line in the film was "don't worry man, there's always more" - it came at a time when one of the characters (a 9-yr-old) was sad to have to leave a party on his mother's orders, and his older brother said this to him to help him accept the decision. my interpretation is that he wanted him to know that it's ok to let go of things, people, places, and moments - because you'll get up tomorrow to find something else that will fulfill you or help you to grow in some way. the only thing constant is change...
the subtitle, btw, is 1) my new motto which i'm trying to live a little better by and 2) rough copy of a similar sentiment seen as a bumper sticker on some hippie's old green diesel volvo this week.
hence, my new title - i knew it would just hit me one day, and it did. i'll try it on for size for a bit, it may change again - but i think i like it a lot.
Friday, August 05, 2005
Thursday, August 04, 2005
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Tuesday, August 02, 2005
Monday, August 01, 2005
The Pittsburghese
i don't know how it happens, but i often find people from PA & OH - just randomly. So at Zoka last night, I'm sitting in relatively close quarters with this guy and we exchange small talk. he says he just moved here.
from where?
Pennsylvania
really? where'bouts?
Pittsburgh
shut up! i'm from near Erie
oh, i worked in Erie for a while...
actually, i'm from a small town called Albion
no way! i used to deliver dog food to the Albion Mill, do you know where that is?
um, yeah, i could see it from my driveway...
wow, it's a small world
hey, you a Steelers fan?
the biggest!!!
training camp started yesterday...
and the beat goes on.
Sunday, July 31, 2005
Saturday, July 30, 2005
Friday, July 29, 2005
Seattle Chicken Tour
today i learned that in the city of seattle, one can own up to three chickens. apparently, last weekend was the big "chicken tour" where you could go visit various chickens living in the city. my friend is getting two chickens soon, Fran & Lola. there is apparently a whole chicken-owner subculture i was completely blind to...perhaps that was for the best.
Thursday, July 28, 2005
Overheard at work today....
"i have to deal with this guy whose name is Dick. At first, I had trouble writing emails to him and writing the name,"Dick," but, as it turns out, he is a dick, so now i quite enjoy it."
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Monday, July 25, 2005
Saturday, July 23, 2005
Friday, July 22, 2005
Thursday, July 21, 2005
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