The Streets of Philadelphia and other stories
Aaagh, no time, no time, I'm just signing on for a moment to say that after a several hours-long incident involving a chocka Greyhound bus, 4 cabs, 4 illiterate, potentially illegal and definitely non English-speaking cab drivers and me, I will never use the term "Only In Israel" in exasperation ever again. And that's a promise.
Yeah- so any thoughts I was entertaining of long-term love for the Land of the Free (which I think primarily stemmed from the fact that every time I open my mouth, people comment on the Cute British Accent: Cheap dates!) are melting quicker than the mounds of grey snow which line all the streets. And sadly, even my all-time white bread staple American Idol loses its kitsch charms (ahem) when you watch it in America. No wonder Simon is always so grouchy.
Anyway, let's not lose all faith. Until now it's been great, and I've still got a few more states to be swayed by. So, as the governor of one of them which I still have to hit once said... I'll be back!
Yeah- so any thoughts I was entertaining of long-term love for the Land of the Free (which I think primarily stemmed from the fact that every time I open my mouth, people comment on the Cute British Accent: Cheap dates!) are melting quicker than the mounds of grey snow which line all the streets. And sadly, even my all-time white bread staple American Idol loses its kitsch charms (ahem) when you watch it in America. No wonder Simon is always so grouchy.
Anyway, let's not lose all faith. Until now it's been great, and I've still got a few more states to be swayed by. So, as the governor of one of them which I still have to hit once said... I'll be back!
posted by tafka PP @ 3:18 PM
13 Comments:
At 5:48 PM,
Karl said…
:-(
At least your trip has its interesting stories to tell when you get home from the, Land of the free, home of the brave!
At 1:34 AM,
Ezzie said…
:( Are you hitting the Big Apple (which sucks, by the way) anytime?
At 5:13 PM,
Anonymous said…
Karl- Home of the Brave! LOL...
Ezzie- yes, a bit strapped for time but feel free to email me your contact details...
Shabbat Shalom from California!
At 10:41 PM,
Karma said…
miss you already
At 6:18 PM,
JJ said…
Cool, you're one up on this "Amerikai'eet"- I've never ridden in a Greyhound bus!
Although I gather I'm not missing much...
Enjoy your trip!
At 2:50 PM,
Frubious Bandersnatch said…
Ping! Hello!
Haven't visited this corner of the cybersphere for a while..
Happy Birthday for a month ago - love the haiku also.
Have fun in search of the American Dream - gonzo style all the way.
Chill 'em out with a sprout...
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At 12:52 AM,
tafka PP said…
K- miss you too.
RR- more than you?! Do I have to start calling them "cookies" now?! (Because it happened!)
Bandersnatch- nice to see you again and glad you're back to blogging! Thanks for the wishes.
BOTH- Damn, if only I'd have known! I settled for some Chocolate-Covered Blueberries in the end, which weren't half bad... and BTW, LOVED your adopted State, the little I saw of it!
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