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Last week at work...

my first video.

i really wanted to speed up some of the footage, but couldn't figure it out. if you know how to accomplish such feats, i would love to partake of your knowledge.

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Green, T, neon, Me.

A new signal system was installed on Thursday at the intersections around 9th and Irving. The lights moderate the movements of regular traffic, the plethora of pedestrians, and, most importantly, MUNI trains, all with separate lights ranging from circular, T-shaped, and little neon humans walking. Approaching the curb, I was confused at this new arrangement having been used to the dodge and dash method for years. Other peds joined me, perplexed, on the corner by Jamba Juice, staring at all the different light choices as a MUNI train shattered our eardrums with honking.

9th and Irving has required this update for awhile now. A few months ago, a seventy year old woman was hit at the corner and critically injured. Just before that, a man was killed by the N-judah a few blocks away. The intersection has always been a bit of a clusterfuck, for lack of a better word. The new lights definitely have a rhythm that isn't too difficult to dissect once you stop to pay attention: a neon white human means walk, the red T means MUNI is staying put, and if the light turns green, cars shall move. An improvement even if an adjustment.

Man next to me on the corner didn't agree. He looked to me, seeking comradry amidst the ringing and yelling and the bus that was in the way of the train. A conversation:

Man (harrumphing): What's-going-on!?! I don't understand this.
Me (rocking on heels): boop-de-dooooooo.
Man (wringing hands): I-want-to-cross! This is not helping! (looks to me)
Me (raising eyebrows): boooop-de-doo.
...a moment later...
Me (pointing): Hey look. Neon white man flashing. GO!

So, I'm kindof excited about this...

Workin' hard, hardly

My coworkers. Yay Bike to Work Day!

teeny tiny in large numbers

Walking in a wetland Tuesday, Stacie and I scared up hundreds of tiny little tree frogs (pictured above). We tried to tread carefully, but we probably killed a couple with our giant feet.

Sunset lasted forever on my roof last night. We had wine, the sky had pink, and there was, for once, no wind. Bill said the stillness made the city seem bigger. I just felt smaller.

I have been invisible, but here, have this funny.

If you have ever watched SATC, or even know what I mean by that acronym, you will love the fugging girls take on the starring ladies at the premiere of the movie. Go HERE to have a giggle.

Lights Crash

The Chaiten Volcano in southern Chile earlier this week: lava and explosion meets an electrical storm that formed above as a result of all the ionic pressure. Read more and see more here. Mother Nature shows her devastating cool. (Photo cred: UPI Photos/Carlos Guitierrez)

To start your week off with a smile,