people watching

i've always been fascinated by human behavior. watching people go about their lives as if no one else is around.

it's 70 degrees today, and my employer recently purchased patio furniture for us to be able to sit outside and eat lunch or enjoy the weather. i've got a laptop and a wireless network, so i decided i would work, rather, people watch outside today.

my office is located in the mainstrasse village in covington, ky...imagine a hip, trendy, eclectic place where you have the very rich who come for coffee nestled next to the tattoo parlor in the middle of a poor neighborhood. that is mainstrasse village.

most folks pull up, park their cars, get out, and go on about their business with out a care in the world. others get out of their cars with the expression that says today is our big trip to the city for a fancy sit down meal where we can still smoke while we eat! one woman got out of her car, went to have what i assumed was lunch with a male companion, only to return an hour later drunk as a skunk and yelling obscenities at the top of her lungs...the neighbors at whom the obscenities were directed did not appreciate so much. some walk up and down the street all day. i just saw the same girl for the 4th time in the last half hour. either she is bored, lost, getting exercise or enjoying the weather like me.

mainstrasse is also a a big dog community. one of my favorite parts of working here is the fact that everyone in the neighborhood regularly walks their dogs, and takes them to the restaurants, and lets you pet them. my dogs too enjoy coming here because there are so many scents and smalls, and they generally get to meet other dogs while here.

warmer weather also brings the drive by musicfest...you know what i'm talking about. everyone has their windows down, and music up...i've heard to skynard, tu pac, justin timberlake, something totally unrecognizable, and even the reds game. clothing is also an issue...for some reason, when the temp goes up, the clothes come off...and it's usually the most unattractive people who do the most revealing.

and it's not just me who noticed...one of my coworkers just walked up the street to get lunch and noticed the same thing. i wonder is someone is on the street thinking i'm odd because i'm typing on my computer...probably.