the picket line

So for the last month or so on the corner of k and 17th, there's been a picket line steadily growing... Im not sure what they are picking... or striking against... I know they want higher wages... but I forget the company.

Anyway... each morning when I walk by... well first of all they rude cuz like I said it keeps growing and mfs gotta get past them to get to work... And if ur from DC you know how packed and crowded downtown is weekday mornings. But besides that... everyday I walk by, it seems like each and everyone stares at me as if to say "come join us", or looking at me like I'm selling out... and it ain't even my company.

Now I know there is definitely strength in numbers... but in the immortal words of Flavor Flav... I can't do nothin for ya man... (yeah Bzr.. guess it is an underlying theme).

So each day I always come up with what I "would" say if any of them approached me... here are some of my favorites...

1. I would man... but I gotta get to work.

2. How much do I get paid for walkin in this line holding this sign?

3. Hahaaaaaaaaaaaaa... .............. oh u were serious??

4. Yall betta stop playin before them mexicans come steal all yall jobs

I hope it all works out well for them.

On my way from the Metro...a new series

A lot of mornings when I get off the train and I'm walking to my office, so much craziness is going on in downtown DC that I have to just stop look and laugh.... And though alot of it may not be as crazy as it seems to me, my mind has a way of running with scenarios. Anyway, I've decided to start a new series sharing these experiences.

So, I was on the corner of K and 18th waiting for the light to change... tricky light here... confusing for those who aren't used to it. Anyway, I'm waiting at the light when I see an old lady with legs so frail they look as though they are about to break with each step. For some reason she decides that shes tired of waiting for the light and starts across the street...??? I guess she figures she walks so slow that she needs to get a head start before the light changes... Thing is, there is a car coming.... fast... trying to beat the light ... headed directly for her.

We've all seen the movies and news reports of the heroes diving and tackling people saving them from harm, sacrificing their own safety for the well being of their bretheren and sistren. They always say things like they didn't think, they just reacted... "What else could I've done" they proclaim.

So there I was... thrust into that exact situation... And sure enough... no time to think... as I began to react... .................

"YOOOOOOO!!!!" "LADY! LOOK OUT" I yelled from the curb... :-

Sorry... thats all I got... guess I ain't no hero. Hell she was old anyway she done lived her life, I gotta live mine.

Luckily the car was able to swerve out the way... barely missing her, as everyone stood stunned by what almost occured... everyone that is, except for the old lady who seemed oblivious to the whole thing, steadily inching across the street. ... maaaaaaan... crazy ass DC.