Category Archives: Adventures in Commuting

Water, Tile and Fluorescent Lighting

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Joe_Williams

A very wet train platform at 69th Street Terminal.

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Last Night on Pembroke Avenue

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Joe_Williams

This is the scene last night on Pembroke Avenue as I waited for the bus headed to 69th Street. Usually potential snow events are treated as if the apocalypse loomed by the local media. I didn’t notice any Chicken Littles … Continue reading →

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The Girl with the Buddy Holly Glasses and the Betty Page Hair

Posted on November 26, 2012 by Joe_Williams

This was a gal I saw on the Market-Frankford El that got off of the train somewhere in University City. I scribbled down a quick sketch, and I did this on the way home from memory on the El.

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It Came From the Sketchbook – The Brush

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Joe_Williams

This was a guy I saw a few too many times during my commute when I would take SEPTA’s regional rail line. I think a college or two was along the line, and this fellow either worked at a college … Continue reading →

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The Westbound Coming into 13th Street

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Joe_Williams
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Heading to 69th Street All By Myself

Posted on June 16, 2012 by Joe_Williams

Seems like everybody took the day off yesterday. I was the only person on the car of the Market-Frankford El as it headed into the 69th Street Terminal.

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No Deposit, No Return or Do You Mind If We Don’t Shake Hands?

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Hi, gang! It’s Mrs. Crankipants here to present TALES FROM THE SUBWAY The subway can be a convenient way to get around, but every now and then you have to put up with some nonsense – trash, garbled announcements, late … Continue reading →

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Have Tokens, Will Travel or Mrs. Crankipants Does Public Transit

Posted on July 1, 2011 by Mrs. Crankipants

Public transportation can be a pleasant convenience for getting around a major metropolitan area, but let Mr. Crankipants’ favorite spouse offer you kids some valuable advice particularly to you recent arrivals who thought it would be, like, awesome to live … Continue reading →

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Route 23 Fashion Plate

Posted on October 29, 2009 by Joe_Williams

I don’t own a car and wind up taking the bus or train when I can’t get where I’m going on foot. I was on Septa’s Route 23 Bus heading South when I spied this beauty. Putting it politely, this … Continue reading →

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