The irony of buying bottled water to avoid ingesting plastics.

Use the coffee pot.

Chestnut through center city is the worst. I actually prefer market. Cars double parking and honking at cyclists in the bus/bike only lane. People are driving through the densest part of the city and are surprised they are sitting in traffic? Take the damn train/bus or sit in the traffic you are causing.

I legitimately had no idea wtf the FM pavilion was.

Overall I like the flag, but I will admit I have a bias against flags with seals as they are overly complicated to draw. Ideally a child should be able to produce at least a facsimile of a good flag. With that being said, PA state and city flags all seem to feature seals so at least it is on brand.

I feel it in the air despite it still being a bit chilly.

Genuinely concerned the cold snap this weekend will ruin the bloom.

Bodegas replaced with corners stores.

Hate to say I'm starting off my new year a bit grumpy. I guess taking two weeks off will do that to you.

What is this beer city thing in port Richmond?

I hate skinny buildings. They make me feel oddly uncomfortable.

Not strictly necessary, but very helpful. Make sure your housing and job site are bus accessible. Ideally without a transfer.

If they don't have a speaker announcing major stops, it's confusing for sure.

McLusky. Modest Mouse, but maybe linga igonita if I sell my ticket. Special interests/Soul Glo. Well There's Your Problem live podcast.

Those are the resale prices. Still too much though. I think the base price (no fees) was 50

That renovation was honestly impressive to watch.

Oof, I think a lot of roast pork sandwiches are bland without them.