Cycling Through Boston

--by fsmall52, posted Oct 13, 2014

Cycling through Boston, I noticed a parking enforcement officer patrolling the curb, checking for parking violations.

I stopped, dismounted, and thanked her for doing her job.

"I figure you must get a lot of abuse," I said, "but what you do is important."

First she looked astonished, then she looked delighted.

"No one ever tells me that," she said. "Except sometimes in the South-End where residents are desperate to protect their parking spots."

"Well, I don't need parking," I said, indicating my bike, "but I believe in livable cities and keeping parking under control is part of that."

We chatted about her work (her knees hurt more than her feet, she said.)

"The next time someone yells at you," I said, "remember this conversation."

Smiling, she promised she would.

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Posted by fsmall52
Oct 13, 2014
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debbe530 wrote: Good on you

vitalreiki wrote: That is so wonderful! Your story made me beam from ear to ear.

wavingatyou wrote: Nice way to make a smile :)

michelelpurcel wrote: That is great we often forget about those who do help us but don't ever think of thanking them. Thanks for the reminder. :)

sandyremillard wrote: Your words were perrrfect! God sure knows what he's doing. :}

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