Worcester Traffic

Want to know what the traffic is like in Worcester, then you have to take a look at the "Beat the Traffic" website that gives you up-to-the-minute updates about accidents, road delays and construction site.

Just make sure to smile, because that way people will wonder what you're up to.

WPD: Driving in the Woo 101

I guess today was the day for the Worcester Police Department to make sure they make their quota for the month because the men in blue were in full-effect mode this morning on Southbridge Street near the weighing station.

I guess there are more than a few folks driving around with expired inspection stickers, sans seat belts and the occasional missing license plates.

Salute to WPD!

Saigon in Worcester pt.2

Last week I posted that rapper, Saigon, was going to perform in Worcester at Canal Nightclub and to say that he put on a show and the crowd eating from the palm of his hands would be an understatement.

Saigon performed for almost an hour and performed a myriad of songs that were known and some newer ones that the crowd vibed to.

Here's a snippet of Saigon doing what he does best.

Weather: A chance of Snow

Alright, I take back what I wrote in the previous post, "Rise &
Shine", about the weather.

Many meteorologists are saying that we may see some snow flurries
tomorrow morning!

Come on, Mother Nature! Work with me, please?

Rise & Shine

There are a number of things that take place in the Spring.

I enjoy hearing the birds chirping, knowing that they too are
welcoming the warmer weather, the sun rising earlier and longer days
with more sunlight (even though I don't know why it's so hard for many
folks to adjust to the hour difference, which is Daylight Savings
Time.).

Then, there are the things that every Spring, despite how much I say
I'm going to do a better job in managing the warmer-weather-time and
"plan" the outdoor projects such as building a walkway or planting
some flowers, dont happen.

So, while I write this post I'm creating my "Do Shit List"! It's very
similar to the "Honey Do" list, but this one is all MINE!

Rise & shine & enjoy the day. Peace!

Wordsmith: Shakespeare

William Shakespeare was so "money" and can be credited with
introducing words that we use today:
Eyeball
Undress
Leapfrog
Bedroom

The word "bedroom" was first penned in "A Midsummer Night's Dream."

A new weapon to fight terrorism

The Indian military has created a new weapon that will leave you crying and begging for relief.

Jobs: Census 2010

The Census 2010 is currently hiring with an hourly pay rate of $18.50.

There are testing centers throughout the City and, to view the flyer
larger click on it, the hours of operation are very generous.

For more information, log onto http://2010censusjobs.gov or call the
Local Census Office at (508) 635-8130.

Also, if you haven't returned your 2010 Census it truly takes less
than 10-minutes to complete & the postage is already paid. Return
yours today!

Dress for Success pt. 2

Saturday was a BEAUTIFUL day to be outside enjoying the spring-like weather and maybe doing some yard work or playing outside with the kids.

For me, the day began as it typically does, a few cups of Cafe Bustelo coffee, and a quick scan of the Worcester websites & blogs-- Wormtowntaxi.com, Telegram.com, DailyWorcesteria.com and Boston.com, just to make sure Beacon Hill was safe.

Once the Al Gore-like check of the Internet was completed, I then ventured out to run a few errands and catch-up with some folks who have been asking to meet face-to-face so that we can get to know one another. Once the missions were completed, it was time for the FUN to begin!

Good people are always drawn to other GREAT people and such is the case with Kaly Sullivan, Boutique Coordinator, for Dress for Success Worcester. You may have read my St. Patrick's Day post about the upcoming Dress for Success sale that took place on Saturday from 12 pm to 2 pm, where everything in the boutique was priced at $5. Yes, every item was $5!

Kaly Sullivan

I arrived around 12:30 pm and the boutique was bustling with activity, energy and an eclectic mix of music playing over the stereo system. (I heard Jahiem "Fabulous" and Coldplay "Viva La Vida", to name a few.)

On more than one occasion, I overheard women commenting that they couldn't believe that a particular dress, blouse or pants were, "ONLY $5?". The women were having a good time and, in some cases, three-generations of families were shopping and purchasing clothes not only for themselves but for friends and relatives.





I'm sure when I speak to Kaly about the remainder of the day, she'll have nothing but positive things to say, but as a first-hand witness, it was a GREAT day and GREAT people showed up and got some GREAT clothing.





Learn more about Dress for Success Worcester and be sure to become a fan of their page on Facebook.

Health Care Reform: Very Apprehensive

I had to do my research and, while I'm very fortunate to have health
insurance through my wife's employer, I do feel bad for those
Massachusetts residents that don't and continue to be fined every month.

Maybe Massachusetts' health care mandate is a sign of what is to come
nationwide and, if so, that's NOT going to be a good thing.

The House voted on the health care overhaul bill last night and it was
vote "up", but I'm skeptical that we're going to see a bill that
benefits the insurance companies and the pharmaceutical industry.

While President Obama has been taking his lumps, as he should, it's
not hard to see the visible aging of the 44th President before our
eyes, but also the frustration that he's experienced in attempting to
work with Democrats & Republicans alike.

Some may call the health care bill a landmark similar to the Berlin
Wall being knocked down, or the day that Martin Luther King, Jr. was
assassinated, I'm all for change with a capital "C", but this bill does
make me apprehensive.

As the bill heads to President Obama's desk, I wonder if we've
witnessed, like the Nike LeBron James commercials, the CHANGE that
President Obama ran his campaign on?

CNN News: http://on.cnn.com/dzVUfz

Macey Sign Co.: More than Visuals

There's a great story in The Boston Globe Magazine (3/21/2010) about
the Macey Sign Co., and upon reading it, it confirmed how businesses
are run and what types of people many small-business owners
are......Great!

Each Sunday, I look forward to reading Charles Pierce's "Right Move"
op-ed piece and this week he writes a personal piece about his
granfather, Charles F. Gibbons, and the sign company that was located
at 149 Commercial Street, in downtown Worcester; now the DCU occupies
that "old" space.

Also mentioned and quoted in the article is Virginia Ryan, Chair of
the Coalition of Worcester Retirees, who's family owned Sherwood's
Diner, which was located on Foster Street.

Read "Signs of the Times" at http://Boston.com/bostonglobe/magazine/articles/2010/03/21/signs_of_the_times

Girl Scout Cookies

I've always said & thought you can tell alot about a person by their
shoes & what type of Girl Scout cookies they like.

What do you think these cookies say about me?

Healthcare Reform: Watch it LIVE

House begins session on health care reform. Watch live: http://on.cnn.com/cnndcl1