Following a great day with Paul, I woke up pretty early in the morning and was on the road by 1000. I have found leaving just a little bit earlier in the morning has a profound effect on how hot it feels. I liken it to the frog in a pot of boiling water; When I leave later in the day the move from air conditioned comfort to hot humidity the difference is dramatic and I suffer all day long.When I leave earlier in the morning while it is still relatively cool, I he...

Up at 0615 and curbside hailing a cab by 0645 to take me to the airport. I am starting to realize that all Philly cabbies use the full on full off (FoFo) gas pedal method. It is always a great way to start the day - being car sick! Naturally when I select Credit on the touch screen in the backseat after the 15 minute fare, the driver asks if I would prefer to pay cash, I saw that coming and had 2 bucks on me just for that. Reluctantly I give it to him, despite t...