July 20, 2019

It was a hot night in Dorchester.  It's bad when all you have for fuel is three cereal bars in my utility belt.  So taking care of drinks was important.  I went into the CVS I always passed before I began.  There were two workers who were taking out the trash.  I just said, "I'm just a superhero getting a drink."  They both laughed and let me in.  Obviously they never heard of that Diet Coke commercial with Batman during the filming of the 1992 Batman Returns.  I managed to pass the police & recommended the Arizona Iced Tea.  Things started well.  It helps when people are starting to get more comfortable with your presence.  I soon went into a 7-Eleven.  Of course it didn't help beforehand when I checked on someone & the yelled, "We're fine!  Get out of here!"  However there was a man was yelling he needed to charge his phone since it was low.  But due to protocol, he couldn't.  I offered to let him use my phone, but he left.  After I got my drink, he was still there thing. He said he went to that store for years & felt that he was entitled.  I tried calming him down & offering but he didn't respond.  Instead he was ranting to the point of danger.  He responded by yelling at me to stop yelling.  He was ready to start a fight, & with drink in hand I was ready.  But he left saying, "Why don't you get in your Batmobile & leave."  It may not be much but it was an improvement over yesterday.  I stayed during the incident, I was ready to fight & stay until the situation ended.  He left on his own power.  If I persisted, the whole would've been undone.  It was good that I didn't let my pride rule me.  I came across a police car & asked them how they keep their cool.  They told me they deal with these things.  I like the conversation.  We were respectable towards each other & I felt a common bond with the boys in blue.  I passed by & a person yelled out, "Batman!" only for his friend to kick me out.  On a bright note I met this old man by his porch.  He told me he lived in Dorchester for the longest time.  He told of the frustrations he was having, especially with trash & certain parked car.  I couldn't do the trash, but I assured him I checked the cart & get in contact with the owner.  As I was at the community center, a homeless man called. me & asked for something.  I managed to give him a couple of cereal bars.  He thanked & blessed me.  I did pass Adams where I had a small encounter with the Eric Cartman Fan Club (use your imagination.  Just not too much).  I passed by some neighbors and they were impressed with me.  Another neighbor who sees me patrolling was also interested in me.  I will say it ends at 7-Eleven as a bunch of men were thrilled when they saw me.  I will tell you, now a lot of people are now looking for ways to hook up with me.  This is getting at the next phase.