July 13, 2019

Before I did my patrol of South Boston, I had to do one important thing, play my bills. Y es it was by phone and everything was all set but a true superhero has to always make sure he does his responsibilities.  The weather was pretty decent, not as hot as it was in the past weeks.  As I managed to go my usual route I noticed it was more active than usual.  Saturday night & summer means more night life.  As I was passing a store closing for the night, I saw a store keeper trying to get his wares away.  I offered to help, but he said he could do it, but thanked me anyway.  As I started to notice the bouncers were more receptive towards seeing me.  As well, one person commented the neighborhood watch is here.   His words not mine.  I noticed some people hanging on a side street by the steps, but they said they were fine, in very Ben Stein-y voices.  I'm lucky Matt Seigal from Matty in the Morning on Kiss 108 doesn't do my job.  Knowing the way he is on the radio, he would complain more than usual.  Billy Costa?  Possibly a little better.  I had to go to a pizzeria to get a Gatorade.  Then it was off to experiment.  As I went down I passed a bachelorette party, where one of the bridesmaid congratulated me on the cape.  Odd, especially since the bride had a veil like like a cape.  I told them that the real congratulations should go to the bride.  They were very thankful.  I soon passed a man would said that I looked like Captain America.  Got to admit that was a new one, but I know the colors on my uniform isn't red, white, & blue (okay, a little blue).  As I went down the dark road, I actually took a different route at J Street.  I will tell you it was pretty dark & pretty silent.  A lot of closed warehouses & parked cars.  It was one of those things I know Supermom would've panicked about back in the time.  But here I felt more confident, more focused.  Former real life super villain Swordkane once said as real life super heroes we had to challenge ourselves with the unknown & meet it head on.  Well, my friend, I did & I never felt more proud of myself.  As I approached the Seaport, I saw a group of ladies in party dresses, ready to go to the event.  I was at the crossing signal & we headed on.  They asked who I was & I explained.  And where I told them where the name came from one stated that the basilisk died in the Harry Potter movie.  But I told them it was from a type of dragon in which I was honoring Bruce Lee.  They soon asked me where the place Lucky's is.  I didn't drink but I was willing to help.  So I took out my phone & used my GPS.  Fortunately, it was seven minutes away, so they asked me to walk them there.  During the way they asked questions, complimented me, said they had a police escort, then changed it to a superhero export.  All of it made me feel good.  But I will tell you it was not easy.  With the fact that they was a lack of sidewalks.  I told to stay close & walk single file so not to get hit or cause traffic.  I kept looking at the streets to find safe areas & my GPS to make sure we are going in the right direction.  Mayor Walsh, if you are looking at this blog, get better sidewalks in this area.  A GIRL WITH BAD SHOES HAD TO WALK THERE BAREFOOT!  IMAGINE IF THAT WAS YOUR WIFE THAT HAD TO DO THAT!  (And yes, I was offering to carry her as a courtesy, but she said she could do it.  I even looked at my first aid kit to find something, but there was nothing.  When we finally got there they thanked me, & we took picture.  The confidence I had gave me the spirit to walk an extra lap.  I could tell you people were starting to spot me.  Some people were impressed with seeing a superhero, some even feeling the honor of seeing on for the first time.  Some people who were waiting in line were giving me a high five.  There was even an escort to clear the way for me, name any other real life superhero that gets that.  People were grateful, there was even a man who was impressed by me.  He was drunk thou so I told his friend to make sure he gets home.  I checked with a bouncer to make sure everything was alright.  There was even a lady who asked me to have a picture with her.  I noticed she was a little wobbly, so I offered to carry her.  I think she had the time of her life, & I got to admit, for my ten-year career it was the first time I carried a lady like Superman carried Lois Lane.  My last check there was a couple with the girl sitting, but they said they were waiting for Uber.  I got to admit that I am damn proud of my patrol tonight!