August 12, 2019

On a day I don't normally patrol, I decided to patrol the South End for the first time.  There were concerns about the area of Methadone Mile.  However since I don't know where that is (I even tried Google & couldn't find it), I felt like it had to be like trial & error.  Anyway, I felt like asking anyone in the area was like the boys in the movie, Milk Money before they found Melanie Griffith (take it for what it's worth).  So I felt asking was out of the question.  I was very nervous because there was a lot of residential streets, almost feeling like a stuck out thumb.  As I went towards areas where there were homes & businesses I noticed something by Union United Methodist Church.  There were bags & I think papers left there with rocks holding them in place.  I looked down at the stairs outside going down, no one was there.  I had to leave it, because I felt it was like a marker for something.  I checked on a few people that were outside late at night.  They were okay but some couldn't care less. As I passed something I saw a man entering the area the back way.  It did caught my interest, but when I heard a noise, I looked & saw what was someone doing something to a car I went there first, which was a mistake.   Because by the time I went there, there was no one, a total illusion of the eye at night.  I checked the other area, but there was no one, the only thing was a parking garage.  I will tell you going around was a little tougher.  In one area, what I thought was a different street, turned out to be an area I shouldn't go.  It could've been a business like a community college, but it looked like a private housing area, so went out of there quickly.  I even went all the way down to Albany Street, a little near I-93.  I did see the buses sleep.  Compared to the trains in Gallivan Boulevard in Dorchester, the trains have it better.  I will say from what I heard about the garbage from sources, they were right.  I do seee it as a concern.  I do hope elected officials will find a way to take care of that.  Another sad thing there two areas I did see some homeless people sleeping.  One by a park over by baseball bench.  The person even looked like an athlete.  The other was on the other side of a church by a door.  Normally, if they were awake, I would give them a cereal bar.  But asleep, but I'd be more like the boogeyman.  I did cross a Housing area.  Since I was on the sidewalk & not on property, I wouldn't be breaking rules.  But people can still see me over a fence.  A group outside, said WTF?  I told them who I was, & I wouldn't cross.  They appreciated it so I moved on.  I passed Blackstone Park where a couple was waiting for a bus.  A lady spotted me & we had a great conversation.  She took my picture, asked questions, & I gave her my card.  She was even helpful with some information.  As I went to a 7-Eleven, a man outside said it was closed.  All of a sudden a woman who looked a mix of being high & hurt came up to us.  She wanted a drink, but the store was closed.  She was very depressed.  Both me & the man were concerned, as we both tried to comfort her.  She soon left, but came up immediately later calling for her.  I had a bad feeling about this, so I went to make sure there wax no trouble.  As I took chase, there was an alley, I was going to go down there but I looked & once again saw a shadow.  I didn't know if it was them so I went towards the area.  I was immediately diverted by a man looking with a flashlight, seeing if he would find "diamonds."  As I checked doing double duty, it turned out it was very small rocks from the pavement that shined.  I warned him to stay with those & not anything else on the residential property.  Her denied doing that but better safe than sorry.  My chase ended when I was near the Boston Medical Center, there was no way, I could spot them in the crowd.  Disappointed, I headed back.  I told the man at 7-Eleven the news.  He told me they were probably going somewhere to get high & I did my best.  The consolation was that I made a friend.  As I was on Massachusetts Avenue, I heard some yelling, heavy yelling.  I checked it out, but they said everything was okay, so I moved on.  I did help some homeless people near the closed Pru with giving them some cereal bars.  One guy wished it was candy, but I said that this was probably better for him than that.  I passed by some tourist who enthralled to see me.  Another very active patrol.

August 10, 2019

I was hope for a couple of laps with my patrol of South Boston.  Things started well with a family smiling as the spotted me walking.  As I passed a restaurant I heard a lady wishing & laughing that they weren't playing the game corn hole.  I saw the sport played on television, & believe me I can understand.  I passed a man hanging by a mailbox.  He told me not to go to that street because it was dangerous.  I looked at that street, & it looked like it was private housing.  As what Bee Sting experienced with an arrest years ago, I had no choice but to respect that.  Right now, I'm having a good relationship with the Boston Police.  I don't want to ruin it by letting my ego take over.  As I approached the clubs, people were calling me Batman, which I can tell you at this point that might as well be my second name.  I passed a lady who asked about me.  I explained & I gave her my card if she ever needs help.  As I went in a 7-Eleven getting my drink, there was a man who was complaining that, & please forgive me if I get it wrong, the vaping device he was looking for wasn't available.  Even thou I don't vape, I told him don't be afraid to shop around & find areas that might have it.  He thanked me & I moved on.  I soon saw a police SUV waiting at a stoplight.  Likewise, I was nervous.  Nevertheless I saluted the officers.  From what I see thru the window, they acknowledged.  As I passed a bar, I saw a lady waiting outside, then looking back.  I asked her if everything was okay.  She said yes, she was waiting for her friend to get out of the bathroom.  I went down West Third Street, I was covering a large area, best to conserve.  As I wen thru the bridge, there was a lady taking a picture.  Her boyfriend spotted & asked me questions.  One of them was, "How many criminals did you stop?"  I told him I didn't care about the statistics that I just do my job.  He liked my answer, showing that he thought I acted like a professional.  As I passed Lucky's, the bouncer spotted me.  We asked each other how things are going, he even asked about my route.  He was very interested about me.  I gave him my card, telling him if he needs my help, I'm right there.  The route was a little different, as I went down another street.  This one would be a dead end for cars, but I thought it was worth a look.  I could tell you as I went thru the Seaport, there were some people asking for my picture, one of which was a group of young adults.  They asked me a lot of questions like what to do for self-defense.  They really did like me & appreciate me.  I gave a couple of the girls my last two cards, which they showed by their camera phones while I explained like game show models.  I think they did very good as so.  As I passed another group, a lady said, "I love you.  Don't ever change."That brighten my day.  As I went up Sleeper Street, there was a guy by a barbecue place spotting me, & asking questions.  He said he really appreciated what I do.  As I went for my second lap, I spotted a lady having trouble, however she had everything under control.  I let her be only for a driver to asked, "Is it comic-con yet?"  I said it wasn't I'm just a real life superhero.  He was appreciative.  I asked if she was alright, & he said she was.  We wished each other well.  I soon passed a couple.  The lady asked me questions about the helmet, while the man came up & hugged me, for a long time.  I have to sa, it felt good to have the city of Boston show me such love.  I smiled as he said, "It's not everyday you hug a superhero." As I walked there was a couple walking faster.  I didn't notice any fear in their non-verbal communication, until they told me as they asked me to escort them.  They crossed the street as they reached Burger  King.  As I passed by, I soon saw an argument near Capo's its what seemed to be a manager & a disgruntled customer.  I tried to watch just in case it went out of control.  But I was spotted by someone, so I left. I went down East Broadway for the first time.  There were people I checked on, most of them very understand.  The last one I turned back, was a couple of girls sitting down.  Funny thing, they started asking if was.a magician.  As they left, I decided to turn back.  But I will admit, I did cover a large distance.  I di encounter some problems on the last corner.  There was a yuppie fixing his shoe.  I asked if everything was okay, he said yes.  But as checked on a couple who was waiting by a restaurant, he tried to kick me out.  Fortunately, the couple was more understanding, much more, than he was.  I passed a bus stop, & I noticed a lady in trouble.  Her friends said, that that she threw up.  I asked if she was going to the hospital.  But they said they had everything under control.  Remember the thing at Capo's?  As I turned out there was a police car there as I returned.  As I passed my final club, there were a group acting as if they were ready to be arrested, key word is acting.  They asked me about me being a superhero.  They complained about my helmet, my cape, my past.  They soon said they don't think I was really a superhero.  I've dealt with idiots like those in the past, but I will be careful when they will get touchy, even threatening to break fingers if they try to treat me like the Pillsbury Doughboy.  Sad thing one of them looks like Owen Wilson.  No more Cars trilogy & the Wedding Crashers for me.  A good patrol.

August 9, 2019

I started on Mattapan tonight.  As I passed by a dive bar, I heard some yelling.  As I slowly walked, I came to check it out.  The security guard spotted me & asked about me.  I told him.  I saw a lady with a big man behind her, hugging her neck, saying, "Thank you for your service." I was originally concerned but since security was pretty casual, I walked by.  I began becoming a little more bold as I saw a car parked near some closed businesses.  I came up & checked it out.  Fortunately there was no problems.  I heard some conversations.  One of the people spotted me, & I talked with the whole group.  They were pretty welcome & glad that I was doing my job.  I walked down a side street, then I heard some noise.  I walked closely, there was party music.  As I was back, the a little child yelling hello at me.  I waved back, feeling good that my work is doing a lot of good.  It felt like more of a connection was getting better as I was talking with some of the residents along the way.  I even went past an area where some remembered me.  He asked me for money for a beff patty.  I was nervous, but after I researched the area where he was, I might feel more inclined to do so in the future.  As well, I tried a new area, by Edgewater.  This felt close to Hyde Park, WHICH I DID FOR THE FIRST TIME.  Nothing but residential, but pretty silent.  But as I passed a car carrier, I heard a noise. I shined my flashlight in the area, & called it out.  There was nothing.  As I walked back, I saw three people there.  All looked either possibly stoned & drunk.  I asked some questions.  They were apprehensive but they seemed alright.  I passed by a man in an orange shirt, asked me, "Capeman!  How are doing?"  I said I was fine, but I hope he wasn't thinking I was Inspector Gadget's sidekick.  As I walked back I saw an old friend, who asked me for another card.  He told me he was going for a job interview.  Please pray that this great person gets that job & he will be successful & treated with respect there.

August 3, 2019

Even thou I went to Dorchester, I decided to try a different area for a change.  Finding a parking space was surprisingly easy, & so was spotting my first activity.  I heard what seemed to be a domestic argument.  I tried to find the source of the noise.  I had a strong feeling that it might be inside.  With that there might be something I'm nervous about.  Going in, even with best intentions might be more of a legal mess.  The perp might charge me for breaking & entering, which would be a huge problem.  The only way it could work is if it was in plain view, where the situation was in plain sight with any obstructions.  If any real life superhero or public servant has any idea I could go around it, please comment below or on my Facebook page.  Then it went for a dark turn.  I heard some yelling & a weird laughter.  I went down to investigate.  Fortunately it was plain view, unfortunately it was the only good thing.  Immediately as they spotted me they were laughing at me as if I was a joke.  Repeated use of the n-word on me, taking my picture as if it was a joke, & mocking that there was a superhero in the hood.  I told them I used to live there & one of my best memories where they thought it was joke.  One of them, the most mature of them all, said that everything was alright.  I left, but I have a strong feeling that I will meet with them again, & I'm afraid jokes, insults, & racial slurs will be the least of my worries.  But it wasn't all bad.  As I approached a convince store, some of the residents had a high respect for me.  One girl, who had a button used to show those murdered by violence in the streets of Boston, asked how they can reach me.  I gave them my card to show how.  I managed to make it to Codman Square, where there was more activity, the neighbors were a bit nicer.  As I went on the other side, I saw a man in what I believe was a Brooklyn Dodgers hat on the hood of a car.  I asked if everything was alright, he said yes & thank you.  I passed by three guys, one who spoke little English, & another who saw the documentary Superheroes.  I told them who I was & he was fascinated.  I gave him my card, & shook everyone's hand.  My sort of activity came, when I passed a car with engine running & the door open.  No big deal, unless you see it was near a business that closed & locked.  I went by & asked if everything was alight.  A lady came out, a blue outfit, with beige knee-high boots, & make-up that was overdone, surprising for a woman her age.  She said everything was alright, as her & her friend stepped out & heading somewhere.  Second time I see a lady wearing makeup poorly.  Even thou there wasn't much, I did show I can expand myself in positive, more effective way.

August 2, 2019

You know how they say, the minute you walk out of the door everything changes?  Consider my door from the elevator.  The minute I got out to the lobby a couple was heading out to leave when they spotted me.  The lady, who was wearing a nice, black evening dress, asked for a picture which her husband took.  I assured the husband, "No jealousy."  Even when she said, "Love you." to me, I assured him again, "No jealousy."  I will tell you I started very late.  Boston traffic after all.  As I left the garage area, I saw something suspicious nearby.  I went to investigate.  It was a bunch of kids have fun, with one of them being way too excited.  I told him to stay cool, & all of them to be safe.  As I was at Faneuil Hall area again, there was a slight relief that the jackass dirt bikers were not there, just a giant tow truck hauling a massive truck that broken down.  Let's say popularity got quick right away.  There was this group of young adults spotting me quoting references from the Dark Knight trilogy.  They asked to do a Batman imitation.  I did the iconic quote from the Animated Series when the villain Scarecrow debuted, "I am vengeance.  I am the night!   I AM BATMAN!!!"  They said mine needed work.  I was however worried about a paddy wagon passing by.  I asked the bouncer at Sissy K what was going on. H e insisted that I go & help.  I would've loved to, but I remembered a situation in South Carolina during a domestic dispute when a man in an actual Batman costume (I belief the Nolan Dark Knight trilogy version), & the police pushed him away as a joke.  As much as I want to help, basically being foolish at this point would do me more harm than good.  But I told him, pray that it get's to the point where they will actually have a Bat-signal for me.  As I was heading to Haymarket, I heard some screaming, I went to investigate, but a homeless man quickly distracted me, asking for money.  Hastily, unfortunately, I gave him a cereal bar, & head off to the investigation.  Fortunate, it was some girls having way too much fun.  I will tell you as I checked the club areas.  There were people who basically got excited seeing "Batman," even making up some funny emergencies.  As I was meeting one of the employees in the area, checking if everything was okay, he asked what job I have that I make money in.  TMI JERK, TMI!  As I was passing near the area near the Government Center garage.  A guy asked that if I stared into him long enough, will he turn to stone?  We all know that's Medusa that does that.  I told him a basilisk dragon, one look can kill.  He was spooked, but I told him I don't kill, but if he does something wrong, the look will still intimidate. He promised he'll be good.  As I was heading down, there were three ladies cheering me.  One of them pointed out it was her birthday.  I wished her a happy birthday, went over, & kneeled before her.  The girls thanked me as I walked off.  There was a man who was placing a radio near an area.  When he placed it in different area, I came up to him & asked why he did that.  He said wanted to spread music for the sake of peace.  It was a beautiful gesture, but I wondered if Highway to Hell would basically help in that?  As I went to Dunkin Donuts for my coffee, some people were banging the windows when they spotted me.  Not to create a problem.  I apologized to cashier, & left with my coffee.  As I was by Cambridge Street, there was an old man who was not aware of his senses, crossing the street haphazardly.  I immediately jumped over, & when I made it to an island I yelled, "STOP!"  He did, & awe waited together until it was safe to cross.  I felt good that prevented something that could've been a disaster.  I actually went down a street I was very concerned about when I passed it one time as a civilian.  There was a gentleman's club nearby.  I spotted a police car at the end of another street, but there was something suspicious.  There was a black SUV with tinted windows all around with engine running & the back passenger window open slightly halfway.  Nearby the was a Hispanic woman who had her make-up look so weird, it almost felt like it was done by a first-timer.  It suspicious, but she was on the phone.  I was more worried about the car, but as I looked behind, it had Massachusetts plates.  Yes, it was in an odd position, but there was no way to check it.  Unfortunately I had to leave it be.  As I went on, there a couple of ladies who spotted, s aid hello, & thanked me for what I do.  Then as I reached the corner, there were these two guys, who asked me to get "Robin".  They asked for a picture, then they went a little touchy-feely.  Had to leave.  As I crossed one of the streets, there was a fire engine racing.  One of the people said to me, "Hey Batman!  There's a fire over there why don't you go over & help."  It's amazing how the city of Boston, is developing faith in me, probably more than I deserved.  I went down Otis Street again, & I saw the same suspicious car.  I also saw a security car.  I went to the security officer to explain everything.  For someone who has the job of protection she didn't do a good job.  She was timid, made assumptions, & was very wary when I came up to her, asking for space, even thou I was reasonable distance.  I told about the number of times I spotted it, & I asked her to call the police.  Alexa Bliss can definitely be a better a security guard then the one there (she was also probably about five feet.  Hey, I had to make everything accurate!). As I went for a second mini-lap, I heard a noise down the street.  I went to investigate.  I waited patiently but a passing car distracted me.  As I went she, called, but when I turned around, she said mistakenly thought I was someone else.  The crowd disperse & I went on.  As I went back, a trio spotted me.  We talked & exchanged business cards.    I went to the bouncer & asked what went on earlier.  They said there was someone with a shiv.  He was worried, but I told I knew what I was doing.  As I passed there was a guy calling names, I turned around & he said sorry.  But then he yelled, "Pussy."  It didn't matter who the insult was meant for.  Charged up immediately but as soon as his friends were defensive.  I immediately took control, & warned him to be more respectful to others.  I passed by lady vaping asking her if everything was alright.  She said it was.  As I crossed Haymarket, I noticed there were police cars present.  I had to professional, no time for foolishness.  There were people calling me out & some thanking me.  But I soon saw three people lying on the ground.  I asked if they were alright.  Even thou said he was, I noticed his eyes looked bloodshot.  Knowing there was a policeman there, I went up to him & told him what happened.  He said he would check it out.  As I went up to the other area, I saw it was getting volatile.  As soon as I heard a woman screaming, "HE HIT ME!!!"  I ran immediately like a bat out of hell.  The bouncers had control & did a good job.  I just stood by just to be ready if I was necessary.  As everything went under control, I noticed one of the antagonists, was standing by alone.  Yes, they had everything under control, they had the right amount in the right area, but leaving one person outside the area sight would have the possibility of retaliation, especially when there were others who were still there during the situation.  I did leave in respect, knowing they had it under control, but asked to probably stand by that person, JUST TO WATCH so there's no trouble, would probably have been wise idea.  Something to look at especially in the future.  But otherwise I handled it well, went to the emergency quickly, let the proper procedures kick in, waited in preparation when necessary, & left when things were in control.  The same thing over at another club.  Watching & waiting.  The thing is not let ego step in.  You're not in the lineup yet, you're the pinch hitter, the relief pitcher.  When the time comes, wait & pick your spot.  The bouncers can do the job, you're there just in case things go out of hand.  Patience is key!  Now as I went, there was a fight that was going on in an area.  The police officer I told earlier was handling the situation.  Yes, the police were there.  But since it was one officer & the other one was way on the other side, I had to stay in stand-by.  It wasn't about ego, with the amount of the crowd there, I was more the look out.  But as soon as I heard some screaming, with one officer breaking up a fight, another on the other, there was nobody covering that area.  I had no choice but to step in.  Fortunately, it was just some people being rowdy.  They took a picture with me, & I was off.  I checked on the officer, & I told him I had his back.  The last one there was a group of people being drunk.  I soon asked if there was anyone sober.  There was.  We had a conversation, one being from New Zealand.  They thanked me & I was on my way.  Damn good patrol!

July 27, 2019

As I was walking down B Street in South Boston, I saw a lady outside a car with the ignition on.  Nothing out of the ordinary, except from the looks on the alley it looked very thin & very small.  I went to investigate.  I asked if everything is okay.  She said it is, but asked if I was with the Neighborhood Watch.  I told her I wasn't, that I was a real life superhero.  She thanked me for what I was doing.  It was pretty quiet for a long end.  People playing cornhole inside a restaurant, even people on their phones.  As I crossed to the nightlife people were noticing me. One guy asked what was my powers, I just went with observation.  The other guy also played along.  I have to ask, why just because I am a superhero, I have powers?  Batman doesn't have that (being rich doesn't count), Green Arrow doesn't have it; people should read comic books a little bit better.  There was a lady who asked for my card to ask how she can be a real life superhero.  Seeing the fact that people want to do good, because they see someone does good makes me feel proud.  I tried to go to the Seaport again.  I managed to go down another street.  As I walked there were some ladies on the other side.  I watched by a walk light as an SUV that came down to make sure there was no problems.  As soon as it left I went on my way.  I went down Sleeper Street but along the way, I posed with a picture with a great citizen.  I saw the Seaport.  It was simply, some people waiting for an Uber ride.  Ironically there was a lady in a gown sitting on a bench.  I asked if everything was okay.  She said yes, waiting for an Uber.  But she asked what is with the cape.  I told her I was a real life superhero.  As I passed Lucky's some of the people said hello.  I even talked to the bouncer to ask if everything was okay.  He told me it was fine & saluted my work.  Great patrol.

July 26, 2019

It was relatively cooler than last week, which was refreshing.  I managed to park at a side street closer.  When someone was around, I exclaimed who I was & he was cool with it.  I passed by three ladies who were holding suitcases.  I offered to help.  They thanked me, but they said they were fine.  I passed a dive in which I found was open when on July 4 it closed.  This is going to be interesting, but thank God nothing happened.  As I was at Blue Hill Avenue, I passed by two ladies who saw me. I exclaimed who I was.  They seem interested even asking my name again.  I was relatively quiet.  I started going down the side streets of Mattapan for the first time.  A refreshing start to expansion.  I made farther down than I ever expected.  As I crossed the street to the other side, I heard yelling.  I walked closer & closer & it look like a hostile environment.  I had to jaywalk BLUE HILL AVENUE to get there!  I wasn't reckless, watching for cars waiting for the right time.  There was a man, yelling in a louder, hostile voice, yelling at a lady & a car.  I came up slowly & asked, "Is there anything wrong?"
"Mind your business!"
"This is is my business, I'm a real life superhero."
"Where's your badge?"
The lady told me it was a family argument & everything was alright.  She was level headed, confident, & mature, so I left it be.  As I went back to the other side, via the crosswalk.  I did the side streets again.  One couple asked who I was.  As I explained they felt real good that I was there.  They asked how I can reach them.  For the first time I gave them my superhero business card (people were asking me a lot.  And no, it wasn't a Bat-credit card), & they thanked me.  I walked down.  There was two people sitting at a bench.  One offered a slice of pizza, I had to refuse.  Then they asked my for cigarettes and money.  WEIRD!  I saw the dog, it was very timid.  Knowing the neighborhood, I can understand.  As I went the other side.  The first people I checked on looked out of it.  They weren't hurt, they just looked of it when I checked them.  Trust me, when you see it you'd understand.  As I saw a lady waiting outside the bus stop are, I gave enough distance so I wouldn't scare her.  I was at the walk light which she was a distance away.  I watched because there was a guy sitting by a small wall.  No way of knowing what would happen so I watched.  Thank God she kept walking.  When she was ample distance, I went to the guy.  He asked money for a water.  I didn't have that, I offered a cereal bar, but he refused.  Unfortunately, the closest store for a water was quite a distance away.  When someone came by to help I continued walking.  As I headed back, there were some boys who were very interested in who I was.  They asked questions, they asked how to reach me, stuff like that. We talked & I gave them my cards.  The last group I encountered was hanging around their home.  We talked, yeah they asked how to reach me.  I could tell you it was a funny conversation.  I don't think one of them know that there are black real life superheroes, especially since he said he was afraid of what would happened if they wore what I wore.  He even told me to get away from this & have a normal life.  I almost, and not mockingly, felt like I was in an episode of Sanford & Son or In Living Color.  Interesting way to end the patrol.