Don’t patronize me
This morning I hopped on the 17 heading downtown, as I do every work day. It was crowded, and I tumbled to the back to stand slightly behind the back door. A young woman about my age was standing in the steps. Continue reading ‘Don’t patronize me’
Give me attention!
I got onto the bus and saw that the only seat open was next to a blind man with his seeing eye dog. I had no problem with that… I love dogs. I do know, however, that it’s probably in my best interest to leave the dog, and consequently the man, alone. However, the dog wouldn’t leave me alone. He kept nudging my leg, licking my hand, doing whatever he could to get some attention from me. I let in… and gave the dog a nice pet on the head. Continue reading ‘Give me attention!’
Can’t take a joke?
About thirty years ago a driver reported for work at Snelling Garage and was given the white cane that he had previously turned in to Lost and Found. When he went out to make relief that day he donned dark glasses and boarded the bus using the cane. After he sat in the seat he asked, “Would somebody tell me when the light goes green.” He was reported for the act and fired. It seems that the people who manage Metro Transit [and who spend their lives being a joke] can’t take a joke.
Everyone wants to know the answer
Talkative homeless guy: How did you go blind?
Everyone on the bus within a 10 foot radius stops what they were doing
Talkative homeless guy: I mean, were you born that way or did something happen?
Blind guy: I was in a car accident as a child, I don’t actually remember the accident. I was really young.
Talkative homeless guy: Oh.
