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Canes and Boston Cops

Normally I’m a very good walking public relations person for blindness, but hey, we’re all human. I have a confession to make, I let a Boston cop walk me across the street for no good reason. Carmen and I were trying to cross the street outside of the Boston Convention Center. It was a confusing intersection because it wasn’t just a four-way traffic flow.

One of Boston’s finest was keeping watch on things and saw me, the woman with a cane, trying to make her way across. He came over, offered to take my elbow, completely stopped traffic, and escorted me across the street making delightful small talk the entire way.

I don’t think he even noticed poor caneless Carmen.


And, even worse, I let him. He was very, very, cute.

Sometimes a girl’s got to do what a girl’s got to do.

So much for the cause.

Comments

Anonymous said…
You didn't get his phone number? Awww,what a nice thing to do and his being cute, well I'm jealous. You go girl!!
I know - no digits - drats.
Anonymous said…
Well, if he was very, very cute, then it's okay...

All right, it sounds like I'm mocking you, but I'm just joking. You've certainly got to appreciate cute guys in uniform while you've got 'em. :)
Sandy said…
That's too funny!

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