Category Archives: Politics
Sprawling and Other Urban Activities
I remember when I was in college Z used to talk a lot about urban sprawl. I understood what it meant in principle, but not in reality. I spent most of my childhood years in Manhattan where there isn’t any … Continue reading
Filed under Life Without a Car, Politics, Travel
Charm City Disjuncture
When K first recommended Baltimore my brain flashed to scenes from “The Wire,” which, if you haven’t seen it, I say you should stop reading this blog immediately, get yourself to the nearest film store and watch all 5 seasons … Continue reading
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The Dream is Alive in Portland
There’s a song in the show “Portlandia” with lyrics along the lines of “The Dream of the 90s is Alive in Portland.” While this very well might be true, I would have to say that the Liberal dream is alive … Continue reading
Who Rides the Bus?
Back in 2004 or 2005 I went to visit a friend who was living in L.A. I didn’t rent a car, because mostly I hung out with said friend who had one. One day she was busy, so I went … Continue reading
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Goldilocks and the Three Politicians
Today’s post was going to be a geography lesson from the point of view of a New Yorker. Instead it’s going to be about meeting President Bill Clinton! My parents, more specifically my mother, is involved with an organisation called … Continue reading
Filed under Bill Clinton, Politics, Travel
