Portishair
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What I Saw on the Tube Today
http://whatisawonthetubetoday.blogspot.com/
Things I notice on my commute in London.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 16 )
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Guest Post by Andrew Evans: The Benefit of the Doubt
There are a few truths – according to movies, at least. Aliens are allergic to earth, the good guy always gets the girl, and there is good in everyone. But... Read more
Posted on 13 October 2015 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Saturday Afternoon Outside Sainsbury’s
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Posted on 04 October 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
When the Stars Align
It takes four minutes to walk from my house to the bus station (I have a new commute). I leave at the same time most mornings and mostly walk past/alongside... Read more
Posted on 09 October 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Giant White Basket
I miss a tube due to an overcrowded platform. I'm at the edge of the platform and would have squeezed in but a French trio want to travel together so wait for... Read more
Posted on 24 February 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Post Theatre
Leaving a theatre, film or symposium alone is an odd thing. The desire to discuss the performance, the absence of company, seems to be replaced by an increased... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2012 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Liam
The end of the first day back in the office after Christmas. Before the lift, a beep. A text from Denis. An instant callback. The tragic details confirmed.... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
The First Sunday of Christmas
I am carrying a can of Diet Coke, a bottle of water, a packet of Maltesers and a flyer for a BBC Three TV show looking for people who are unhappy with how they... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Early Sunday Afternoon
Hungover and feeling sorry for myself I have just boarded a train for the final leg of a long journey. I am sitting across from an older man who has dressed... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Monday, a Few Minutes Before Rush Hour
The life of a commuter is full of many things; stress, Angry Birds, influenza. The diet of a commuter is not, stir fry, pasta, chicken Kiev, the list of week... Read more
Posted on 08 November 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Early Tuesday Evening
It’s dusk and I am yet to find a bed for the night. This isn’t ideal as I’m in a strange city, so strange in fact, I can’t remember what it’s called. I’m here o... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Phonecall
It’s Thursday morning, between 6 and 7, and almost Christmas. I have only a handful of 2010 commutes left. Snow is on the way though. Read more
Posted on 29 December 2010 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Tuesday Evening
The Teacher is at book club. The fridge is empty. The plastic storage box we use to keep the ironing in is full of ironing. These things all involve my home... Read more
Posted on 11 December 2010 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Monday Morning
It’s a Monday morning, and despite this being the first work day since the clocks went back, and therefore brighter than last week, everyone at the station is... Read more
Posted on 04 November 2010 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Untitled
I have a job. That’s why I spend so much time on the tube and other forms of public transport.My contracted hours are 8am to 4pm. I get one hour for lunch. Read more
Posted on 22 January 2010 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
Late October
Question; what did I see on the tube today? Answer; a big pile of toxic red mist.My commute is binary. I see weird people on the tube and the train. All the... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2009 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
October 22nd
After a day where everything went wrong in the last ten minutes I ended up running for a tube to connect me to the last possible train that would get me home... Read more
Posted on 23 October 2009 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION