My first Halloween has been quite good. 'Thriller' and 'Monster Mash' have been on high rotation on the radio stations, Jack 'O' Lanterns leer from every corner and every store is trying to sell you 'candy' in bulk to give to the kiddies. I was hoping to get some snaps of all the kids and their parent in costumes walking the streets. Unfortunately all I get is mistrusting stares from the parents. I dunno why a single guy walking th...

I haven't got enough for a full post here, it's just I've seen a few things today that makes me realise the US of A has it's fair share of problems. The homeless/begging situation is pretty bad. People getting on trains and telling everyone their stories in New York is a new thing. Out here on the West Coast, well Seattle at least, everyone just makes themselves signs and sits next ti them (I think its more that everyone is a bit more laid back he...