Last night, the T was packed per usual. An older lady had gotten on and was smushed in the middle of the train, surrounded by people on all sides but without anything to hold on to. All was well for awhile until the train jerked for a turn. She lost her balance slightly and fell onto another older guy. She apologized to everyone around her and everyone told her that it was OK and she did not need to apologize. The next time the train jerked, this big arm held out to her and said, "Here, this is the only thing you'll need to hold on to." And she did. She gripped the arm tightly and the arm held steady for her. And that was it. We all got to our stops OK and I really enjoyed the ride. No one was upset that the train was crowded and everyone got along swimmingly. Then I got American fare at a German restaurant and celebrated my (belated) birthday with Bo' friends. American food at German restaurant with Bo' folks-- that's pretty much the only way there is to celebrate momentous occasions.
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