More rain. Once the election is over I'm opening up an umbrella and raincoat company here.

If I say the words "hot sauce eating contest" to you, will you send me a psychic high-five? Or will you shake your head and wonder when I'll ever learn? Anyway.

I got up super-early to try avoiding city traffic, which was slightly successful in that there wasn't any traffic going the other way... oh well.

Ugh. Stuck in traffic for virtually the whole day - there was a sizable accident on the highway - and ended up back in New York City. And stayed in the exact same hotel room at the same hotel again. My life is a Mobius strip. I expect to get a new pickle barrel any day now.

Now listening to: Nena, "99 Luftballoons"

(Photo by JP Puerta)

Life Size Monopoly

We will be setting up a life-size game of Monopoly tomorrow in Atlantic City. Meet at Ventnor Avenue to play. Everyone welcome!

That web post was enough to get me over to Atlantic City for the day. Monopoly is a Franz family obsession - we've had family vacations that were dominated by Monopoly games. "How do you play real life Monopoly?" my mom asked, after I shared the exciting news. "I guess I'll find out," I answered.