The one thing I miss about taking public transportation to work is the chance to daydream.
I took the Lake Street el when I started working downtown and ended with the BNSF Metra until the trading floor was closed.
I won so many lottery’s on those morning trips into the Loop.
I received raises, scored touchdowns, slept with models and movie stars and traveled around the world. I traveled back to 1978 and told me to apply myself and not to worry so much.
Then I would hear the train announcement telling me that I arrived at my destination and it’s time to return to reality.
The older I’ve gotten the less I daydream. I don’t know why.
I drive to work now and can’t daydream when I have to watch my speed limit and use my directional.
Todays trip out to work was full of reality.
-The Russians tried blowing up the largest nuclear plant in Europe.
-two Chicago police officers were shot at the Polish sausage stand at Independence and the Eisenhower.
A Polish stand that I’ve been going to for thirty years.
-the Chicago mayor told a group of Italians they can’t have their Columbus statue back because she has the biggest dick in Chicago.
I’m happy it’s Friday… I’m going to pour a martini and hang out with Midge Maisel.
Today’s quote is from Nietzsche.
Tomorrow will be spring like for the Forest Park parade… I’ll be at Shanahans and Old School.
Pray for the officers, Pray for Ukraine, grab a hot dog this weekend and hug and kiss people…
