letters.

I'm home most of the day which means quality time spent observing the inner workings of the neighborhood. I'm like that old cat lady, but without the cat, unfortunately. When I'm out of the house, I'm usually in class which generally implies an onset of mind-numbing boredom. So while in class yesterday, I composed some short letters/odes to the great people who wander around State Street at any given time between 11:00am and 2:00 pm on a weekday. Here goes:

Dear neighbor-man in the red house, You're one of my favorite elderly people, even though I've never met you. I love your mocassins and tube socks. I'm glad you get out once in awhile for some fresh air, even though your cane and the chopped-up sidewalks make it hard to walk. I hope you don't get lonely in your big red house. 


Dear Mr. Veteran on your motorized scooter, Please stop dropping your garbage in front of my house. Maybe you should put a plastic bag on one of the arm rests of your scoot-scoot. But you do remind me of my grandpa (minus the littering), so as long as you keep riding in that chair, I'll keep picking up your garbage.


Dear boy with the puppy husky, I've seen you a few times with your headphones on walking your pretty dog. Thanks for gentrifying New Bedsy. 


Dear lady with the shopping cart on recycling Wednesdays, I wish I drank more beverages out of cans so you could take them from my blue bin. I really do hope you make lots of money from the rest of our neighbors who lack your initiative to cash in those soda cans. 

Dear man in the doll-house, I like your accent and your tabby cat. Every day you let him out, he rolls around in the sunny grass and makes me laugh. Thanks for saving space on the street by parking your SUV half-way on the sidewalk. Really! 


And finally...


Dear 12-year-old on the moped, It's not quite safe to have your roller-blading friend tag along via rope extension from your noise machine. Also, why aren't you in school? Just sayin'...


Mmmm, that was satisfying and all in good fun. I really do like living here. Too bad it's raining today which means no one to spy on...