But the porch light was on!
Believe it or not, some drivers spoil their passengers. One such was Jim, who retired about two years ago. I used to relieve him on the 74 and as he got his things together to get off the bus it sounded like the end of a family reunion, what with all the see-you-tomorrows and have-a-good-days. Continue reading ‘But the porch light was on!’
Pregnant and nauseous
Six years ago, I was on the 260 to Rosedale when this unfortunate event occurred. I was 10 weeks pregnant with my first and the nausea was overwhelming. I would throw-up every day precisely when I walked into my house after work. On this particular day, it hit just as we were pulling into Rosedale. I was determined NOT to throw-up on the bus, so I got up and made my way through the people as quickly as I could. “Excuse me. Pardon me. I’m not feeling well.” I was almost off the bus when Continue reading ‘Pregnant and nauseous’
Stern and motherly
Many years ago I was on a crowded bus and this kid sat down by me. He was wearing really baggy pants and stunk like only a teenaged boy can stink…sweat and filth and gym socks and stuff. After awhile I felt him sort of jiggling and I looked over to glare at him and froze: the kid had actually opened his fly and was masturbating with his stinky hand on his stinky penis. Oh my God! I didn’t know what to do, but I was on the inside of the seat and couldn’t get out without climbing over him and touching his junk, so I thought fast and decided to be all stern and motherly. I looked over at him and made eye contact, and said “knock it off…put it away right now” and the kid actually did.
Unbathed and out of sorts
Twenty years ago, I was traveling from Corpus Christi to Boston. I remember being somewhere in South Carolina, feeling very sick, and a woman brought me cream of mushroom soup in a styrofoam coffee cup. I was so thankful. Continue reading ‘Unbathed and out of sorts’
