Snacks for the Brain…
August 26th, 2007 by h3rmitdblog
8/26/07 – 0951
Randolf St
Chicago, IL
8/26/07 – 1038
Lawrence Ave
Chicago, IL
When one is a frequent patron of public transportation, one finds that boredom can set in rather quickly. Therefore, I quickly learned to keep a book on me at all times. I also learned that technical reading or other deep thought texts are not the best choice. The level of noise and distraction on the both the Metra and CTA lines can make attempts at comprehension quite fruitless. Fortunately, this problem coincides with my problem of finding the time to quench my thirst for sci-fi/fantasy and various other works of fiction, which are a much easier read in that environment.
In fact, knowing how much I ride the trains, not only do I always have a book on me, but I have “the queue” at home. As soon as I finish a book, or get close to finishing, I grab the next one in a pile of 4-5 that are waiting to be read. So in order to keep the queue filled, I frequent the local bookstore. Now when I say, “the local bookstore” that refers to the collective chain we know as Border’s. There are four within five minutes of my route on the Red Line (two are pictured above) and one just off the Purple Line. I won’t even start on my locations in the Burbs…. I recently started a new Star Wars Series and since Randolf didn’t have what I was looking for, I stopped at Lawrence, which generally seems better stocked in the SW Universe.
August 26th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
::sigh:: You make me want to live in the city.
I’ve always wanted to be in a nice big city. not forever…but..while i’m young.
August 27th, 2007 at 6:40 am
I’ve been in the city proper for 7 years now. And I’ve loved it. Although there are many things I will miss, I think I’m ready to move on to a smaller population density with more trees. I miss trees. Chicago certainly has it’s greenery throughout the city and Grant Park is wonderful, but it’s just not the same…. The ideal spot for me would be a house on a wooded lot that requires a hidden driveway sign that is still only an hour or less from the Loop. Growing up there may have some influence, but moving back to the North or Northwest suburbs is where I’m leaning. So hopefully my employment leads me in that direction.
so I’m right with you on the non-permanent city livin. I’m really glad I did it, but I know where I’d rather end up despite all the reasons begging me to stay. we’ll see….
August 28th, 2007 at 2:06 pm
“mmmmm brains”
Yesem, I for some reason like Borders more than Barnes and Nobles, they always have the really odd books that I am looking for that are not very popular but I don’t want to have to order online. I do not read books too often but more technical and news type material however if I want a book… it’s usually something I want right there and then.
August 28th, 2007 at 3:08 pm
Agreed, I go into B&N and feel kinda “meh.” But most of what I’m looking for can be found in both stores. I also drink coke and hate pepsi.
August 30th, 2007 at 9:44 am
You are wrong. Pepsi.