May 31, 2019

If a word can describe the patrol it would be rebirth.  As I got out of my car to start, a boy asked, "What's Up?" to me as I passed.  As I replied, he had no idea what I said.  More on him later.  I noticed that there was lawn bags over at Dorchester Park.  Pretty nice to get ready for the summer by cleaning up the area, although "Spring Cleaning" came a season late.  I started to feel more comfortable getting in my work.  I even managed to check side streets better as I watched over them. As I passed Gallivan, that kid along with two other friends spotted me.  It was awkward, but when you cross the street, delay isn't the thing to do.  We talked.  I think one fo them was trying to be silly by saying he has the ability to fly. I wish some people learned, that just because you're a superhero or a real life superhero, that doesn't mean your Superman, a super scientist, or a ninja, or whatever the hell that comes from that drawing board.  We did get a picture, which I felt cool.  I managed to make more of an impression on the people I was helping.  Although it was odd as I was at a crossing by Ashmont station, the guy next to me, was keep pressing the walk button.  I heard "Wait" as if it was a broken record.  I told him to calm down and let it come.  But he jolted too soon.
As I crossed one side street, I heard laughter.  I stopped immediately and checked the area.  It was nothing more than some kids fooling around.  I soon saw from what I believed to be a drag queen (don't quote me on it, even thou I think she was wearing red boots from the musical Kinky Boots) looking like Cleopatra Brown, trying to cross the street.  I helped where I can, and she thanked me.  As well, I passed some residents, in which one asked what I was doing here wearing what I did.  I told him, & he asked if I was a vigilante.  I said no, I was "an unofficial public servant."  He said be careful.
I was going to go the usual route, but I noticed Park & Adams were covered with blue lights, meaning that the police were there.  What make things more difficult than it was, so I diverted my patrol.  Then when I found out the were more lights & sirens down Dot Ave, I had to call it short.  Noticed I said call it short, not call it a day.  I decided to take advantage of more side streets to get a feel for my area.  I grew more confident with each walk I did.
What I found heart warming was on the field in Fields Corner, there was a baseball game at night.  The field looked so beautiful, it was untouched by the sins of society.  It brought a tear to my eye to see that we can make Dorchester, the way it used to be.  And for me to know, that I can be one fo the vital parts to keep it going.
As I passed a side street, I noticed a man saying, "Hey (name), do you have what I need?"  Not knowing what to expect, I walked down and pass.  Fortunately, it was just a call, and he was just grabbing a bottle.  Not much, but great superhero work.  Another tip I want to share is as I was crossing the street, I let an older man pass, but when I saw a somewhat suspicious fellow, instead of accusing, I decided to cut the path by walking over the man in question.  This is not to catch them in the act, but to prevent a problem from possibly occurring.  I even helped a person paraell park, & if you know Boston, you would need all the help you can get,  I got a huge uplift.  When someone complimented my mask, & I explained what I was, he said, "Keep it up.  You're doing a good job!"  Warmed my heart.  A great patrol.