City Life, Part Two: Smell Train

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Smell train

Mmmmm . . . good times!

At the end of every L-train in Chicago is a 2-seat alcove where one can sit without being stepped on. This spot appeals to homeless people who use it typically to catch up on their sleep and other bodily functions.

I am in one of those spots now, on my way to work, savoring the smell of week-old urine.

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