Friday Rants*

Experiencing Boston Wrath When Riding the T
In Boston, an announcement informs riders when the next subway is either "approaching" or "arriving" in the station.  There is a series of escalators to navigate as one descends to the platform, so when the "approaching" announcement is made, people tend to pick it up a notch.  But when the "arriving" announcement happens, steer clear, because you will more than likely be mowed down by lunatics who will literally sprint down escalators and through turnstiles to get the train.  Today, I was walking down the steps onto the platform when I heard an "excuse me" and shifted to the side.  A woman lugging a suitcase scurried past me, ran down the stairs bumping her bag behind her, and nearly decapitated herself trying to board the subway as the doors were closing.  She didn't make it, and as she tried to pull herself together, she glanced over her shoulder and shot me a look of death.  I guess being unwilling to participate in the "catch the train olympics" has the potential to attract the wrath of Bostonians.  Noted.

Overhearing Cell Phone Conversations in Bathroom Stalls While You Are in Another Bathroom Stall
Seriously?  This has happened to me at least twice.  Once, it seemed to be a seriously legit, business-related conversation. 

Fake Ketchup
If it isn't Heinz, it really isn't ketchup. 

*Pardon the attitude.  This week has consisted of folding 3,300 letters, stuffing them into 3,300 envelopes, glue sticking 3,300 adhesive strips, and applying 3,300 postage stamps to the envelopes.  Enough said.