novembre ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- blame the blockades today while walking around the lake i saw a jogger jump over a goose like it was a runner's hurdle. cleared it, ankles in the air. the goose didn't even flinch. walking home i crossed harrison at the crosswalk by the broken intersection: the lights were flashing red. slow to a stop before continuing. i was almost hit by a car. he was a foot away from me, brakes squealing and smoking. i backed up as much as possible, but i was afraid of other traffic that might not stop. and my reflexes were poor due to hangover. the driver's eyes mimicked the 'O' his mouth formed, he leaned out of the window and seemed to reach for me with shaking hands, shaking his head. the kids on the corner laughed after the collective shock wore off and offered to beat him up for me. chivalry is not dead, at least not here. 7:18 pm - 10.11.04 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
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