Today marks the fourth in a five-part series of our favorite diaries from our first year on the web. Jenny’s pick, Shane Papatolicas’ song “Sometimes on the 38,” came to us quite by surprise. Needless to say, we were thrilled at this, the first audio diary to run on the site. Jenny on why it was her favorite from year one: “Shane’s song for the 38-Geary is a culmination of emotions, characters, and behaviors we encounter daily on Muni. His observations about bus culture elucidate a larger picture about the beauty of life in general and San Francisco in particular. Plus, I still get tingly all over just listening to his song.” Be sure to listen to the song below. And check back tomorrow, our official birthday, for Suzanne’s favorite diary.

A Muni Diaries First: A Song for the 38-Geary (originally submitted on November 24, 2008)

San Francisco musician Shane Papatolicas shares a song about a ride on Muni, specifically along the famed 38-Geary line.

Sometimes on the 38

We haven’t had the good fortune to see him perform yet, but here’s an excerpt of a review of Papatolicas at San Fran Voice:

Shane simplifies his feelings: “Sometimes I read the paper and I get depressed. Sometimes I stand and stare at the ground”. Either way, whether waxing poetic or putting it plainly, Shane’s lyrics grasp the truth of what he’s trying to say.

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Photo by Flickr user juicyrai

Tara’s fave ran yesterday, Eugenia‘s on Tuesday, and Jeff‘s on Monday. Submit your Muni story and maybe it will stand out from the crowd when we look back on our second year.

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