I had a horrible subway ride this evening. First off, someone was struck by an LIRR train. Second, a passenger needed medical assistance in my neighborhood. It took an hour and a half for me to get home. On top of almost 90-degree temperatures, what a way to start the week!
Now that I've finished venting, it's time to discuss the theme answers to today's puzzle—"Thievery" by Billie Truitt.
21A: Skier's purchase (LIFT TICKET). I've been skiing only once in my entire life. It was in New Hampshire with the family. Once was enough. Seeing me on skis is one experience nobody should watch. I was extremely overweight and clumsy at the time. My sister complained because she wanted to hang out with her friends on New Year's Eve. Besides, I've heard about so many injuries and deaths (Sonny Bono, Natasha Richardson, Michael Kennedy, Olympic skier Sarah Burke) that I've decided staying on the ground is best. Also, skiing is a very expensive sport, so if you don't enjoy it, it's not worth it.
39A: Outshine a film's stars (STEAL THE PICTURE). I have an entire laundry list:
Spike Jonze in "Three Kngs"
Eli Wallach in "The Good, The Bad and the Ugly"
Judd Nelson in "The Breakfast Club"
Ice Cube in "Boyz n the Hood"
Tupac Shakur in "Juice"
Emily Blunt in "The Devil Wears Prada"
Heath Ledger in "The Dark Knight"
Leonardo DiCaprio in "What's Eating Gilbert Grape?"
Val Kilmer in "Tombstone"
Daniel Day-Lewis in "Gangs of New York"
John Goodman in "The Big Lebowski"
Marilyn Monroe in "Niagara"
Mila Kunis in "Black Swan"
The list goes on.
54A: Process a payment, perhaps (SWIPE A CARD). Gone are the days when you had to phone in a credit card number and/or carbons. With just one swipe, you've made your purchase. However, you should watch your purse and pocket at all times. There has been a rash of identity thefts over the last several years.
I am exhausted so I'm going to relax and watch "What Not to Wear."
Till tomorrow. . . .
Signing off,
The Puzzlechick
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