I shared a wait with these guys at the 43 (et al) stop at Pike and 4th. Our friend in the stripes (the apparent love child of Radio Raheem and Antoine Marryweather) and his two sidekicks (probably in diapers around the time boom boxes hit their heyday), kept me entertained, dancing and lip synching to J-Lo’s “Love Don’t Cost a Thing” (and other selections I did not previously associate with 80s-style boom boxes or men under 22) until my bus arrived.

OK, so love don’t cost a thing, but how much for a whole shirt?

As I mentioned yesterday, June 8th is National Dump the Pump Day, a day when drivers across the country will get on the bus (or train, or whatever).

While we’re at it, let’s add the 20th, too.

Sign spotted at 12th and Pike

Today I sat across from the cutest baby I have seen on the bus since…Monday. His father moved seats three times. In retrospect, it was probably because I was staring like a kidnapper for the duration of their ride. What can I say? I’m a fan of cheeks.