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Telynor,you'd think the battle against decent public transportation
was a diabolical plot by the politicians supporting the auto, and oil industry, now wouldn't you?
posted by
Cynthia
on October 5, 2003 at 5:39 PM
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Sometimes
I take the MetroNorth down to the City; it's a gorgeous ride along the Hudson, and never fails to inspire me. The MTA is another matter entirely, I have a hellish time navigating the stairs any more, and the noise and crowds always seem to spook me. OTOH, the bus service where I live is downright lousy, I can never get anywhere on it, and I think it was designed by psychopathic mice in a maze.
posted by
telynor
on October 5, 2003 at 1:53 AM
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Cynthia:
If it does...well...It's not like I'm going to be there much longer anyway, as I'm switching grad programs (and schools) next fall to one more suited to my academic speciality...The school at which I currently teach claims to be a very liberal sort of place - by and large, I've found this is mostly just talk rather than action; however, I and a few of my colleagues have screened relatively "racy" or "controversial" films in the past (Paris is Burning, etc.) - to be sure Girl... is a step beyond, and yet sometimes that's the best way to really get people to think about new things...I'm looking forward to the discussions it should provoke! :)
posted by
WonkyWordsMistress
on October 4, 2003 at 6:17 AM
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ANGIEK
Send some whole NEW buses to Boston, we need more than parts.
posted by
Cynthia
on October 4, 2003 at 6:09 AM
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Wonky, I hope Girl Next Door
doesn't get you in trouble. I'd love to have your
experience with this, being a brave teacher, so
we could encourage others to do the same.
posted by
Cynthia
on October 4, 2003 at 6:08 AM
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missyj, I think I'm always looking
for good material. I have to give my SO
some credit. He looks at stuff I was never
aware of, he's part scientist/observer.
posted by
Cynthia
on October 4, 2003 at 6:04 AM
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I'm so glad you ride public transit
I sell parts for public transit buses and trains. I wish I could take a train to work.
posted by
Flumpystalls3000
on October 3, 2003 at 8:38 PM
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I agree:
It's the details in your writing, Cynthia, that keep me so fascinated :)
An unrelated BTW: I've got an initial write-up of Girl Next Door...I'm going to show it in class (yep) next week and after I get the students' reactions, etc., I'll let you know how it worked out! Thanks again for such a fascinating recommendation!
posted by
WonkyWordsMistress
on October 3, 2003 at 6:56 PM
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Your eyes are wide open on the world
I appreciate people who pay attention to what's going on around them.
posted by
missyjblog
on October 3, 2003 at 6:39 PM
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