This morning provided an unexpected moment of exhilaration. I followed my usual routine by catching the 6:56 Light Rail to the Caltrain station. This Light Rail usually arrives at Diridon Station at about the same time as the 7:03 Baby Bullet train. This gives me just enough time to jog from the Light Rail to the train platform. Today, the Light ( Read more... )

Every morning, my timing is impeccable. As I walk to the Light Rail station, I note the bus that passes by me; this is a bus that I could have caught to the station, but surmised that it would not show up soon enough to warrant waiting. This morning was no exception. However, the bus driver noticed my unfettered look and stopped to pick me up. Had ( Read more... )