There are two things that without exception will throw me into a state of near panic. The first is being caught outside my home or workplace without keys, credentials, a means of communication, or money (and on one memorable occasion, without shoes.) The second is being far from home without a clear idea of the … Continue reading
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How Not to Catch a Bus
It took no small effort to push myself up from the gutter in which I was lying. I had seen the bus, I had run for it, and indeed I had caught it. But not before catching my foot on a wayward slab of pavement and flying headlong into the street. I hit the ground … Continue reading
Cobbler Calamity
There are times when it is good to have a logistical plan in place. This is what I thought as I sat on the bus, holding my breath while trying to steady the box on my lap. Yes, there are times when it is good to have a logistical plan in place. Or possibly a … Continue reading