One ad on the Worcester city buses is very simple. It says in bold, black letters: "Prevent colds and flu. Wash your hands." While I can't argue with the logic, it still strikes me as funny in its simplicity.

Another ad has a male child wearing a bathing suit standing on a beach next to a pile of money. The kid is busy scratching his ass. Above this scene is the phrase "Scratch and win."

This morning I saw an old Chinese woman get off the bus. She was dressed as a typical old Chinese peasant woman- baggy pants, button-down shirt and large bag slung across her front, all in earth tones. Guess what she does as soon as she gets off the bus.

She totally pulls a squirrel to cross the street. On main street, right in front of fast moving traffic. She's dressed like a Chinese peasant, but acts like a Worcesterite.

The air raid siren was going off earlier. And damnit, wouldn't you know I just sent the blackout curtains to the cleaners?

I saw three news crews from Boston on my way to work yesterday morning. They were taping the snow storm. Boston's weather wasn't interesting enough. They had to come to Worcester, and see our mad snow skillz.

They're changing the bus schedules around on January 28th. They've been announcing this since August. A new announcement appeared yesterday saying to check the website for details.

The details? That more details will be available January 17th. Apparently the new Worcester city bus schedules are a state secret. Heaven forbid if the terrorists find out where you can catch the bus.

Lucky Parker kicks total ass. And my sore throat likes tea.