Lyss's blog

Loud people

Lyss — Sun, 14 Oct 2007 20:25:02 +0000

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

Lyss — Wed, 19 Sep 2007 23:34:29 +0000

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

Cannons on the Charles

Lyss — Thu, 05 Jul 2007 01:57:16 +0000

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

Lyss — Fri, 09 Mar 2007 16:03:53 +0000

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?

Lyss — Thu, 22 Feb 2007 19:25:41 +0000

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

Lyss — Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:48:20 +0000

From the MBTA Web site:

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

Elections are coming! Elections are coming!

Lyss — Thu, 14 Sep 2006 15:42:19 +0000

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

What happens when the city...

Lyss — Sun, 10 Sep 2006 07:14:05 +0000

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

Deval Patrick slows commute (sort of)

Lyss — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:08:06 +0000

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.

Rush hour pacing slowed

Lyss — Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:54:22 +0000

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?