Posts

Showing posts from March 6, 2005

Marta Marta Marta

-
Image
MARTA is the mass transit train system in Atlanta. They just upgraded the ticketing system. It was totally free for about 6 weeks, no ticket kiosks, or need for tickets, just walk through the turnstiles ... crazy stupid. I have sworn off using Marta several times and I still find myself back on it... We have been ridiculed, and been made very uncomfortable and worried about our safety a number of times. But it continues to be the best option getting to and from the ATL airport. I take the train from Doraville to the Airport. The entire length of the Gold Line. The city (I guess) is trying to get MARTA a bit more orderly before the FIFA events in Atlanta this year. They have a lot of work to do. Although I saw a few more security/MARTA Police and quasi security foilks, the same crazy bullshit is still happening. It is home to people who want to stay cool or get warm during the operaing hours. It's not a place to be... its a place to travel. The unmedicated mentally ill folks se...
Post a Comment
Read more
-
I need to fix the archive issue with my blog. I really have to add the RSS feeds. (blah blah blah more projects Argghh!!!?/ ). I probably should drop out of school and devote more time to the web world. I see some cool stuff to get going. How things change. Earlier in my life I would drop out to pursue things. Now, I stay in not to pursue things. It is priorities, basic priorities. I will have to start posting more pictures soon. There is so much happening. I just got a chill. Bonnie says that happens when someone walks on your grave. It is windy and cold out there. It was 50 Above yesterday. I really hate the wind (so do the llamas). It seems that wind is one of Mother Nature's recycling devices. First from the north for 12 hours then from the south for 12 hours. We give up already.
Post a Comment
Read more
-
I was thinking about some of the best speeches the world has ever known (Disclaimer: English language, recorded, rich media, history). One that always comes back is the one of Martin Luther King Jr,. Of course, Winston Churchill and our great U.S. Presidents are right in there too. Fantastic! Most people do not realize that he (King) was killed (look up assassinate in the dictionary) shortly after he gave this speech. Consider that fact as you listen to this audio (about 19 minutes, scroll ahead to the last 6 minutes or the last 3 minutes for most of us people on a busy schedule. Just make sure you understand the "if I had sneezed" reference). It is worthwhile. I apologize for the real audio format. Many people do not realize that RA is a demonic format. Toastmasters Note: Listen for when King confuses 1200 Miles with 1200 feet. He moves through the speech fludidly and without reflection. Skill. He moves on with confidence and grace. Written Transcript. I have a drea...
Post a Comment
Read more