Breathing more easily just thinking about it

The most exciting development in my personal experience of Philadelphia may arise from the legislation that Mayor John Street says will be his priority for 2005: a smoking ban for public places. Nothing makes me feel old faster than having to bow out of drinks, dancing, etc. because my eyes are smarting and my head is spinning from all the second-hand smoke... (not to mention the turnoff effects of my and my partner's smelling like big ashtrays afterwards!) Go, Street!

Plus, I like having this be the first real post, given this blog's title...