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Sorry, forgot to write down yesterday’s: Out front of Muddy Waters, I said “hello” to a woman who paused briefly at the entrance. She said “hello” cheerily before continuing down the street. Today, waiting for the bus on the way home from work, I asked a pair of journalism

On the train on the way to the gym for my swim lesson tonight, I noticed that I was seated across from a young woman who was working in her sketchbook. She was attentive to her work and did a good job of translating what her eye saw to what

One lesson learned: it’s possible to make eye contact with music blaring on the headphones, but if I want to actually say “hello” I should ditch the iPod.

Someone, who will for now remain anonymous, has suggested to me the following course of action: each day I am to say “hello” to one attractive woman who I don’t know. I am to pay attention to what happens as a result. So put this next to my 50

According to my «insider sources,» the band Simon Stinger has split up. Apparently they canceled their Studio Z show that was supposed to have been Feb 17th. I guess I saw them play their last show in Fairfax in December. It’s always sad to see one of the voices

Yes, yes, I know that this isn’t heroism, it’s just plain baseline citizenry, but in subscribing to the idea that self-esteem comes from esteemable acts (yes, I know that “esteemable” isn’t a real word, but I didn’t make up the slogan) I’m trying to take

Brought costume and tights with me to the office for the first time in what seems to be an age. Looking forward to a quick patrol along the waterfront this evening. Funny how wearing my Optic Nerves instead of the Ray-Bans gives me that little extra edge. It’s all