Lyss's blog http://www.universalhub.com/blog/253/atom/feed 2006-03-04T14:31:52-05:00 Loud people http://www.universalhub.com/node/10868 2007-10-14T16:25:02-04:00 2007-10-14T19:18:35-04:00 Lyss Any advice on how to deal with neighbors' volume control issues without enduring too much wrath? My plates are rattling in the sink.
Landlord has already sent neighbors letters and talked to them about it, nothing he has done has been too effective. Of course, he doesn't have to live with them.

]]> Any advice on how to deal with neighbors' volume control issues without enduring too much wrath? My plates are rattling in the sink.
Landlord has already sent neighbors letters and talked to them about it, nothing he has done has been too effective. Of course, he doesn't have to live with them.

]]> Thumbing it http://www.universalhub.com/node/10521 2007-09-19T19:34:29-04:00 2007-09-19T19:34:29-04:00 Lyss I saw a hitchhiker on Route 1 South in Norwood this morning during rush hour. Just thought I'd share...

]]> I saw a hitchhiker on Route 1 South in Norwood this morning during rush hour. Just thought I'd share...

]]> Cannons on the Charles http://www.universalhub.com/node/9438 2007-07-04T21:57:16-04:00 2007-07-05T00:43:02-04:00 Lyss I always wondered why the Boston Pops plays the 1812 Overture on July 4th since it's about a Russian victory over France.

]]> I always wondered why the Boston Pops plays the 1812 Overture on July 4th since it's about a Russian victory over France.

]]> Timing is everything http://www.universalhub.com/node/7935 2007-03-09T11:03:53-05:00 2007-03-09T11:01:48-05:00 Lyss I have to take the Green Line (D line) from Longwood to Govt Center. How long should I expect this to take during a.m. rush hour? I don't trust the MBTA trip planner on their website.

]]> I have to take the Green Line (D line) from Longwood to Govt Center. How long should I expect this to take during a.m. rush hour? I don't trust the MBTA trip planner on their website.

]]> Who's looking? http://www.universalhub.com/node/7738 2007-02-22T14:25:41-05:00 2007-02-22T14:17:18-05:00 Lyss Baroptic lets users watch streaming live views of popular clubs in several cities, including Boston.

I've got to wonder if these businesses disclose the presence of cameras to patrons...

]]> Baroptic lets users watch streaming live views of popular clubs in several cities, including Boston.

I've got to wonder if these businesses disclose the presence of cameras to patrons...

]]> MBTA plans Sunday schedule for Sunday http://www.universalhub.com/node/7032 2006-12-27T15:48:20-05:00 2006-12-27T15:03:23-05:00 Lyss From the MBTA Web site:

"SUNDAY, December 31st – New Year's Eve
Blue, Orange, Green and Red Line trains will operate on a SUNDAY schedule..."

]]> From the MBTA Web site:

"SUNDAY, December 31st – New Year's Eve
Blue, Orange, Green and Red Line trains will operate on a SUNDAY schedule..."

]]> Elections are coming! Elections are coming! http://www.universalhub.com/node/5693 2006-09-14T11:42:19-04:00 2006-09-14T12:15:12-04:00 Lyss Where can I find unbiased info on candidates' platforms, espcially for the upcoming race for governor?

]]> Where can I find unbiased info on candidates' platforms, espcially for the upcoming race for governor?

]]> What happens when the city... http://www.universalhub.com/node/5641 2006-09-10T03:14:05-04:00 2006-09-10T03:14:05-04:00 Lyss ...  leaves a stray metal spike in the sidewalk?

 

 

]]> ...  leaves a stray metal spike in the sidewalk?

 

 

]]> Deval Patrick slows commute (sort of) http://www.universalhub.com/node/5623 2006-09-08T10:08:06-04:00 2006-09-08T10:08:06-04:00 Lyss The candidate himself did not make my commute more annoying. That was courtesy of his ‘political groupies’.
 People were out campaigning for Deval Patrick with signs this
morning on and around the rotary on the Jamaicaway (where it merges
with Arborway). This slowed my morning commute considerably, as the
usual problem of people being terrified to enter the rotary was
compounded by the spectacle (and resulting rubbernecking) of Deval
Patrick supporters happily waving and holding signs. Somehow, this
makes me less inclined to vote for him.
I imagine it was someone’s bright idea to do this today, as last night
was the (sort of freeform) pre-primary debate between the three
Democratic candidates for governor.

]]> The candidate himself did not make my commute more annoying. That was courtesy of his ‘political groupies’.
 People were out campaigning for Deval Patrick with signs this
morning on and around the rotary on the Jamaicaway (where it merges
with Arborway). This slowed my morning commute considerably, as the
usual problem of people being terrified to enter the rotary was
compounded by the spectacle (and resulting rubbernecking) of Deval
Patrick supporters happily waving and holding signs. Somehow, this
makes me less inclined to vote for him.
I imagine it was someone’s bright idea to do this today, as last night
was the (sort of freeform) pre-primary debate between the three
Democratic candidates for governor.

 

In a similar vein, I also can’t stand those people who hover at my
window, brandishing buckets in an attempt to collect money for charity
(whether said charity is legit or not is hard to tell).

]]> Rush hour pacing slowed http://www.universalhub.com/node/5459 2006-08-25T10:54:22-04:00 2006-08-25T11:53:11-04:00 Lyss I wonder whose bright idea it was to do roadwork on VFW Parkway during the day? Why in the world would the DPW think it's a good idea to shut down an entire lane during rush hour?

]]> I wonder whose bright idea it was to do roadwork on VFW Parkway during the day? Why in the world would the DPW think it's a good idea to shut down an entire lane during rush hour?

]]> Dueling dual highway names http://www.universalhub.com/node/5309 2006-08-13T20:06:52-04:00 2006-08-14T10:34:48-04:00 Lyss Why do people still use '128' to refer to Interstate 95?

As it was explained to me by several Boston and Providence natives, the road is Interstate 95 and no longer actually 128. Naturally, this leaves me very curious about why they do it.

]]> Why do people still use '128' to refer to Interstate 95?

As it was explained to me by several Boston and Providence natives, the road is Interstate 95 and no longer actually 128. Naturally, this leaves me very curious about why they do it.

]]> Snack time for Tom. http://www.universalhub.com/node/3991 2006-04-18T15:00:37-04:00 2006-04-18T15:00:37-04:00 Lyss If you eat a human placenta, does that make you a cannibal?

 

 

<Commence full body shudder> 

 

 

 

]]> If you eat a human placenta, does that make you a cannibal?

 

 

<Commence full body shudder> 

 

 

 

]]> Marathon Monday http://www.universalhub.com/node/3987 2006-04-17T21:30:37-04:00 2006-04-17T21:30:37-04:00 Lyss I'm learning to like these New England holidays. 

]]> I'm learning to like these New England holidays. 

]]> Bag lady http://www.universalhub.com/node/3546 2006-03-08T11:35:28-05:00 2006-03-08T11:43:28-05:00 Lyss Where in the greater Boston area can a gal find a laptop bag (for a 12-inch) that:

-doesn't scream "There's a computer in here. Steal me!"

-is stylish

-has room for a few things besides just the computer 

-at a store, so I can try it on  to see if it's comfy to haul around

]]> Where in the greater Boston area can a gal find a laptop bag (for a 12-inch) that:

-doesn't scream "There's a computer in here. Steal me!"

-is stylish

-has room for a few things besides just the computer 

-at a store, so I can try it on  to see if it's comfy to haul around

]]> Only in MA http://www.universalhub.com/node/3482 2006-03-04T12:22:52-05:00 2006-03-04T14:31:52-05:00 Lyss I just found out that I have off from work on the 3rd Monday in April for PatriotsDay. Living in MA sometimes feel like I'm learning the rites and rituals of  a whole new culture.

]]> I just found out that I have off from work on the 3rd Monday in April for PatriotsDay. Living in MA sometimes feel like I'm learning the rites and rituals of  a whole new culture.

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