Blog, Going Green, Life Bill Lascher Blog, Going Green, Life Bill Lascher

Confessions

I am a hypocrite.
I take long showers.
I drive in Portland, often by myself and far more often than I did in L.A.
I eat meat.
I use a cellular phone and spend a lot of time on a computer.
I live alone in a two-bedroom apartment that is likely far too large for my needs.
I don't garden, despite the presence of a huge yard and so much desire to do so.
I don't bike, yet, though I walk often.
I often eat by myself.
I recycle, but don't always reuse.
I adore the train, but still take the plane.
I drink, I watch movies, I play video games, I enjoy coffee, I want a dog (though I'm not sure about kids).
I am a hypocrite.

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Los Angeles, Transportation Bill Lascher Los Angeles, Transportation Bill Lascher

In Transit

More formally known as the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Agency, Metro offers more than buses and trains. It exudes personality, a personality interwoven with this vast community. Many claim Los Angeles has no public transit, but I know otherwise, and this afternoon's ride only cements my opinion. A bus driver stopping randomly alongside the road might not be the model of efficiency, but he embodies the charm of transit in Los Angeles. I've heard of bus drivers who croon Rat Pack hits as they carry passengers to and from their homes; I've watched flirtation blossom to affection on the platforms of the Green Line. I've watched drunken partiers stumble down bus aisles then politely strike conversation with late night commuters. I've even seen gangbangers politely offer their seats to elderly and disabled passengers.

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