This was the first time I did Roxbury, so I was excited & nervous. First I helped some children cross the street. It like I was the Adam West Batman doing a PSA about crossing the street. I heard some noises on the other side. I crossed the street to check it out. It was a group of adult having fun. They had some fun with me, them I left. There was some people I passed who were very impressed. As I walked down I felt an equal love towards thru the people of Boston. I ran into a man sitting by the steps. He needed help because even thou he wanted my paycheck, due to the pay schedule, he had to wait. But really needed it, especially since he's building a better life. I gave him five dollars plus a promise to help him find a place away from Boston he can afford. I soon crossed down Seaver. I was going to go down further but there was a noise. I ran by. The lady said everything was alright, just her boy singing. He soon came out. We talked, he even showed me what he does on the skateboard. It was amazing. I soon met a mother & some kids. It was another great part of the patrol. We talked & the kids were real impressed. I told everyone of what I dealt with the bullying that happened to me & how it made me who I am. I hear she might get some Boston schools, start talking about bullying. A huge honor. As I crossed the other side, I saw three guys talked, as I stepped in & checked. Upon approach, one of them was very nervous. I noticed his speech was off & his hands were fidgeting. I soon found out it was about a joint. Since marijuana is legal in Massachusetts, I decided to walk off on good terms & respect. One crazy situation came when I saw an argument. I waited for it clear so I can moderate. But as soon as they spotted me, they started yelling at me. I tried to explain, the two of kept talking & was ready ready to attack. But I stood tall & was ready for a fight. But they decided to back off & go inside.
M second stop was Dorchester. It wasn't much. I came across a man waiting in his car & a parking lot of a shopping plaza. His radio was blaring & the ignition was on. I was asking if he was waiting for someone, since the parking there is for customers only. He yelling at first that I was a brother & thanked me for my work as he left. Odd. A couple of time I was help with traffic; One, when I saw a man about to cross & a car was about to do a left turn. I told someone to wait. The car stopped & the man crossed. The man thanked me. You're welcome, I guess? Also a pickup was doing a three-point turn just to make things worst for everyone on there road for others on the street. I yelled, "Stop!" but he kept going & sped off. I managed to let a police car drive thru by going behind. Don't want the police's work to be delayed. Two patrols in one day. Wow!
Saturday, September 14, 2019
Sunday, September 1, 2019
August 31, 2019
My patrol in Dorchester start as I saw a candle by Dorchester Park. I asked who was there. It was a young man smoking. I asked him if everything was all right. He said yes & thanked me. I tried helping the ambulance get out of the parking lot at Carney, but some cars go too quick to car. EMS still thanked me thou. I soon saw a guy by Dunkin Donuts opposite Ashmont Station standing in an odd spot. I walked to check, but he was waiting for somebody who he met, so I left. I soon met a man who remembered me last. I found out I was popular on social media. Soon I was encountered by an officer. We talked, he was rather respectable & nice. He asked about my methods, why I do what I do. I promised I'd be at the station soon. I soon saw a homeless man lying. CallI asked some questions. Soon he wasn't answering. I told him some of the consequences. He didn't care. I did tell him I was going to call 911. Once again, he didn't care. I did, & as I told the officer, he looked at me as a freak while the other guy went to right to the fence & smiled. Fortunately he was told he trespassing because the park closes at 9, but it didn't I felt like a joke. I kept going. Soon there was a man who drove his scooter onto a sidewalk, a very dangerous thing to do, to pick up Chinese Food. I told him that it wasn't very smart & to wear a helmet. Once again, I got treated as joke. Soon my tone of voice got firm as I demanded that he would give me his word that he'd be more careful. He threatened if I didn't leave he would, in context, "off me." I stood my ground. He soon changed his mind, saying he didn't wAnt to be charged with assaulting a disabled person, even calling me the r-word. I still stood tall, demanding just his word. Instead, he went to his cell phone, & I had to leave. If it was 911, it his word against mind, & even with two eyewitnesses, I don't think it would matter. I feel like a joke.
Saturday, August 31, 2019
August 30, 2019
The day started almost as if it wasn't. As I got out of the car, I found out I lost my sunglasses, my mask. I was nervous. I went to the attendant of the parking garage I went to. The person at the Post Office Square Parking Garage was kind enough to lend me a pair of sunglasses for tonight. As I walked out. As IO passed Faneuil Hall, I saw a kid sitting by the mall. I asked if he was all right. He said he was, just listening to his radio. I let him be & I told the security guard at the area. As I passed the Haymarket MBTA station, a couple of ladies saw me. While one was skeptical, the other hugged me & said it was a blessing what I do. As I passed the Greatest Bar, I saw Jerry Glednye from Dirty Water Media. It was great meeting with him again. I even told him I was ready for another interview. I could tell you more people felt comfortable with me doing my job. As I went to Beacon Hill, I saw a homeless man. We talked. He was an alcoholic that really wanted to change, but was afraid of the legal situations & the bullying. I told him I would make sure he gets to Mass General Hospital to get the treatment he truly deserves. I went there, to the main lobby & the ER. I was received. And as I left him in their care, I gave both him, the receptionist, & the person in the lobby my card. As I went past City Hall Plaza, I startled a homeless man sleeping unexpectedly. When I apologized & told him who I was, he told me of people who blared their horns, to scare him away. I told him, I'd look into that. As I crossed to Downtown, as I crossed there was a reckless pickup driver ready to speed. I tried to tell him to think about the accident he could do when doing so. He ignored it & called me the r-word. I met another man who saw at the corner, he respected what I did. He also told me of times he saw things a lot worse in the area. I gave him my card & told him if he saw anything to tell me. There was a couple who was having an argument. I thought it was something heated. It turned out to be lover's spat. I explained who I was & they thanked me for the concern. As I went down another street, the was a friend hugging a sad friend. I checked if everything was alright, they said it was now. I also told them who was & why I asked. The friend thanked me, & I gave her my card. I saw a man rummaging thru some a pickup truck. He said he was looking for something in his friend's truck. I did see the friend there & both appreciated what I did. I passed by a group of people, one of asked on how to be a real life superhero. I told him & he said he would be nervous because of social anxiety. I told him I understood & told I was autistic to assure him it can be done. He tanked me. Another real life superhero, that would be a day I would proudly see. As I went to Chinatown, there was a man who ran into me, saying he was robbed. I immediately went to the area. He was explaining in a desperate fashion what went on & he was hurt. Fortunately a police car as there. I told him to run into them & I was there to also explain everything. I asked the police if there was anything else they needed me for & they said no. They did thank me. I gave one of them my card, because I would really like to talk to the police commissioner. As I passed another club on High Street, there was a guy harassing a girl. I told him to stop, but the girl said she had everything under control. As I also crossed I saw another lady being harassed. I told the boys to stop. She thanked me immediately, but her friends were not afraid to give me some homophobic slurs. Ehh. I one to Faneuil Hall again. I was playing traffic cop to make sure the cars got out safely & the club people would not be in the way or get hurt. I ran into the same security guard. I explained the concept of real life superheroes. He thought I was a vigilante & I assured him I wasn't. However, he was more into anti-heroes. Fine choices pal! A lady did an interview with me, in which I explained everything as she taped on her cell phone. Later she asked me to kiss her on the cheek. Now I feel like Richard Dawson. SURVEY SAYS...! The clubs were really starting to wind down, but I did see a guy lying on the sidewalk. I asked if he was okay. He sorta did. I asked him if he's getting a rider. He says he does. I told him, make sure it's soon & to stay awake. I also checked on others. They were really grateful. I even gave them ride sharing tips. A great patrol!
Wednesday, August 28, 2019
August 27, 2019
My return to the South End was in one word, interesting. After being around the Bay Village & the Back Bay, I finally regained my bearings & headed where I was going to go. N thing at much to comment on at first. It was pretty silent. There was nobody there. But patrolling at around midnight in that area, no surprise. But as I was heading close to that "Methadone Mile," I noticed something. There were some people who didn't know their bearings. There was one man, Mickey, who had a suitcase with him. I asked if he was alright. He said he had his suitcase with clothes splatted around the floor, even thou he had everything well in hand. I gave him a cereal bar & five dollars (yes, I know but I had a feeling he really needed it & not for stupid reasons) & told him to go somewhere for the night & get help. As I crossed another area. I saw two people sitting on steps. One of them a woman with a black jacket with the lettering "JE11" on the side. The sad thing is she looked so pale & her eyes were so wide. There was nothing I could do, her friend was with her, & I think that was their home. As I finally crossed the Methadone Mile, I saw this man, waving a cane recklessly. I knew that was a stupid thing to do, even when I was with a cane as part of patrols, I treated it damn seriously, not like a toy. Someone could've gotten hurt easily with that kind of recklessness. I told him to treat the cane with respect. I could tell you, he treated me as a joke. He said I wasn't a real superhero, making homophobic & developmental slurs. I've dealt with bullies like Octavious Fong, the Roaming Eye of Doom, & Circus Jaxs. Believe me, this guy was the big leagues. I did jump in emotion, but I did stand my ground. I soon met two people who giving supplies. We talked & they were really grateful that I was in the area. But reality set in as the idiot soon came by. I stood tall, while my friends left. We were really into the mind games, neither one budging. But it soon became real that he was going to use that cane to attack me. I walked into battle knowing I would possibly be hurt. As I was there, while he ready, I did some mind games on my own, trying to make him lose the cane. But when he said something that he wouldn't hurt me because it would assaulting a disabled person, I knew I had to leave. Even thou he was drugs, he wasn't stupid. I would've beaten him, but I also knew that if he was trial a judge leaning on his side would basically respect that. And in that aspect, he would be suing me, & that would be a whole lot of change. I walked frustrated but I was lot smarter in doing. I will do more in the future on how to handle it. I will tell you this, some people little respect for the criminal world, but I know they're a lot smarter than some people give credit for. Later on, I walked passed a bar, & I heard yelling, serious yelling. Two men were yelling at each other, ready to fight. One was on a motorcycle, the other wasn't. But I knew it would be worse. Myself along with someone else was trying to hold them back. It got to the point where I had but my arm around him. He yelled, "Let me go!" I told him, "No. I don't want you making a stupid mistake. I care. Let it go!" He did very easily, & the fight was over. The bouncer didn't do much, but I stopped my first bar fight. Impressive!
Sunday, August 25, 2019
August 24, 2019
Patrolled in South Boston today. I would say this was a lot calmed to last night but still as interesting. I saw a cute little dog without a leash. Amazingly he was very obedient as he didn't run away from his owner as well as very loving, & seeing the kindness in her face, I can see why. I will tell you tell you there wasn't much, but I did see the love Boston had for me. I posed for pictures & it felt good. But I will tell you an amazing thing is that I covered all of South Boston, which I got to admit was amazing. But I think I have a new power, helping in parallel parking. I will tell you one thing that was interesting, as I headed back, three guys came up to me. One of them pushed the other two away for no reason. Strange thing, he looked like Rob Schneider. Possibly news about last night has gone round.
Saturday, August 24, 2019
August 23, 2019
I had a later night than usual in my patrol of Mattapan. I started as I helped a lady with parallel parking, not easy with cars zooming by. I saw a man carrying some groceries. I offered to help him out, but he was okay with that. However, he looked confused at who I was. I explained to him, & he felt alright. H e asked for money, but I gave him a cereal bar. He said that I made his day. I passed by a dive bar, & I was surprised as security over there felt more comfortable with me. I think that is a real good sign. I soon passed by a man wearing a coat on an August night. Yes it was color than usual, but still that coat looked a little odd for the time of year. I walked by thinking nothing. He was wearing the hood over his hear, was tall, had a partial beard, & was also carrying a sealed cardboard box with something inside. It did cause concern, but I left it at that. But then as I passed Jubilee Church, I noticed a blue Toyota parked in an odd spot, closer to the road in the parking lot & not by the lines. I was very concerned, so I walked back to check it out. I managed to catch up to him. I ignored a couple of people watching me from a Mobil station. I caught up with the guy. I wasn't confrontational, but I asked questions. I asked about the coat & the temperature. Ehh. Then I asked him what's in the box. He said it was a video game console. I felt safe & said I was just concerned. I left with each other shaking hands. I did well, but if I kept asking more, I think I could've dwelled a little deeper. I kept walking down, getting a call out from my Junior Dragons. I passed another area. A seamstress in her business called me. We had a brief conversation. I introduced myself, & complimented the dress they made. They thanked me as I left. I took a different route. It was a lot of residential streets. Until I came across a park. There were a lot of people hanging out for no reason. I went to investigate, but one of them asked me to leave. I found that odd, so I asked why. They instead kept wording me to leave. I stayed my ground, even as they threatened to kill me. I asked if they were okay. They said yes. As I walked away, one of them laughed at my cape. I turned around, & went back to asking them & standing my ground. I even said that either they tell me why they are here, or I would call 911. And they asked about what. I said since they were assembling, asked me to leave without giving an answer. The move worked. They deciding to leave, cursing me as they left. I had a feeling that I might have prevented a major disaster, like a possible gang war, or possible drug/gun deal. As I walked back, I saw a man by Santander Bank. Since it was closed & it was late, I asked if he was okay. He was, he was just trying to get some money. He then asked me for money for crack. I warned him, that if he actually had crack, I would do a citizen's arrest for Possession of Class B substance, which crack cocaine fit in. He immediately felt scared, & changed the question to food. I replied, "Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice, shame on me." He got the answer as he said get out of here & "F**k you!" I immediately opened my cape, & he respected me. He liked the fact I stayed true & real. I told him to keep his nose clean & we shook hands. The next guy was a man in an olive green shirt. He saw that I was a superhero. Like the other guy, he immediately asked for money for crack. I made the same statement. He was scared as he told me he was an addict. I told him to get help. He was scared I was going to "jack" him, but I told him that I wouldn't under the oath of "dignity, honor, respect". He felt better & he said that he's going to get help. I soon came across a couple of people searching thru the clothing donation area. I offered them some cereal bars. They were hesitation, but they accepted. How could do anything when that box was actually used to help people like them. It would look hypocritical on my part. I appreciate in the comments about a better idea. Stopped a possible gang war & prevented two men from asking for something that would lead them to ruin their lives. Like the rapper Ice Cube would sing, "Today was a good day."
Saturday, August 17, 2019
August 16, 2019
I had to make a strong comeback from this past Tuesday. I did Downtown Boston again. I got my game face ready for the patrol. As I crossed near a section of Faneuil Hall, a bunch of guys spotted me. It was real thrill that they basically felt great that they saw a superhero. Already I was on a good start. I saw a homeless man between the clubs, so I gave him a cereal bar. I walked down Haymarket. As I past by a bar in the back, some people spotted me. It even feels odd that even when you past a double date, that girls look at you more than their dates. One, who looked like Olivia Newton-John's Sandra Dee in the last scene of the movie Grease, was concerned about my cape. I will tell you she gave a more logical explanation than Edna Mode, being that I would be caught in a bicycle, motorcycle, or scooter. I told her I didn't own those, as well as why I decided to go with the cape. She understood, but they left quickly. There were a couple of ladies who were very interested in me. I remembered professional, but I appreciated the care. I did give them my card in case there was ever a time they needed me. I will tell, the club was much more active than I perceived. There were times I had to find a way around than just the sidewalk. I passed by a couple of salesman that were selling Shawn Mendes concert T-shirts. I looked at one of the shirts, but it was hard to tell if it was authentic or counterfeit. All I could do was warn that they have to be real. Unfortunate, but still something to work on in the. future. As well, there was a guy who looked like Lil' John (the rapper) laughing about me. I kept a solid face & tried to make sure he didn't take me as a joke. Ehh, so-so, but he was no harm. I did run into a couple of guys. They did ask a lot of questions. They were very good questions making sure I was on the up & up. I assured them, & I did give a card so they can see my work & know I'm for real. As I passed a building near Cambridge Street, I saw a security guard. We talked. He was Southie, reminding me of the old times & how his family was connected to Boston. He told me about an old gang, the Mustangs. He was real a great guy to talk to, & he felt good I was doing my job as real life superhero. It felt great. I passed by a homeless man I met at my last patrol Downtown. We walked together & talked. He needed something so we went to a 7-Eleven. He got what he needed. He was asking for money at first until he got to the shelter. I was nervous. But after I paid, I gave him ten dollars. He was joyous, saying, "You really are a superhero." The clerks looked at me proud. I know, it's against real life super hero code to give money to the homeless, because of some of the vices they might spend on. But sometimes always being strict about the rules & losing your heart, doesn't make you much of hero either. If I'm going to prove that I will but my life & soul into this, I have to back it. And that means not giving a damn of what's PC. As I walked down one of the side streets. I passed a couple kissing. No need to worry. But when I heard the lady say no, it was very concerning. It could've date rape or a sexual assault, I might go back to it later. As I passed Scholars there was a group that was mostly girls & one guy (no, he wasn't Jack Tripper). As "Jack" felt very awkward & very afraid, the girls really wanted to talk to me. I even said to him, "I think the girls are braver than you." I did give them a card if they need to reach me, & I left. As I walked up the same side street the couple. I did act. All I said is, if everything is all right. The guy said, "I'm her boyfriend." I di explain, but the lady was very understanding, saying they were just having a fight. Since her demeanor was calm & happy, I left knowing everything was alright. I knew it was risk & it may've made me look foolish. But like the old saying, "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." As I passed a movie theater there a couple who were really thrilled of seeing me. They asked if I would help in the Boston schools due to incidences of sexual assault. I said yes & gave them mu card for them to reach me. I also told them to ask their boss to set things up so I can help. That was amazing! I went down that side street with gentleman's club there. No police car, but I did see a man lurking in the shadows smoking a cigarette. Knowing it probably might be a set up to a mugging, all I did was ask, "Is everything alright?" He was infuriated, but he did say yes & I left. At least his cover was temporarily blow. I told an officer who was patrolling about what I spotted earlier & what. He was appreciative of both, as we gave each other a fist bump. I'm feeling more comfortable with Boston Police. As I passed High Street, there was a moment where I told some guys rot calm down. Later on as I approached a 7-Eleven near Arch Street. They asked if I would help in certain occasion, as long as I'm not a vigilante. I assured them that I wasn't & I gave them my card. They even introduced me to their ride. It felt good. At 7-Eleven I got a couple of juices. One for me, & one for a homeless man I saw at the corner. As I brought the juice to the homeless, unfortunately, it was no good because he had diabetes. I later put that juice on top of a lid of a trash can. It may not look PC, but ever anyone needed it, it would be there. My second go-round was told. At Faneuil Hall, there was a young black man, who looked unconscious holding a cigarette. I asked if he was okay several times. I didn't get much of an answer. I saw two men on the other side, so I went to them to ask about that. The following was a real insult. One of the men, laughed very immaturely & took me like a joke, even so much as asking me aside questions in a dire problem. One of them, which had more maturity than the other guy, told me that they were over there for over thirty minutes but they were fine. As I left,. the laughter was getting louder. The people before who talked to mew ere much mature & treated me with respect. That guy, I think he's a member of the Rolling Eye of Doom. As I passed the other side, there was a lady who sounded like she was hurt. I asked if everything was alright. One of them, basically asked me to do some waving with my hands. I think she was drunk. Like last time, the police were around Haymarket. I was more confident this time, knowing that I was really there to help ion the last occasion, so I was ready. Immediately, there was a guy acknowledging me, & he was drunk. He had friend with him, so I told him to call Uber & send him home. I did see the app at work, so I left. As I was in the back, there a bunch of workers for a club outside goofing off. I lectured them to stay professional, this is an important time. I told at the guy at the door. All he said, "Who the f**k are you?" Yeah, & I pass by there a lot. As I crossed to the West End, there was a lady in black dress as well as her friends. She spotted me, & said, "I love superheroes." I was going to giver her my card, but she wanted to catch up to her friends I which they were gone. DAMN! As I passed the Greatest Bar, the bouncers were real appreciative of what I do. They even asked about Shadowwolf, who patrolled with me once, I felt good for him. I did give my card, as I feel more confident than ever. I did passed another club, no problems. But one of either a worker or patron came up to me & said they were appreciative. A friend told me he was drunk, but I asked if he could tell him I said thank you. Soon as I was in Haymarket, I heard a scream, I ran immediately, only to find out one of my equipment dropped. Thank God nobody was there, because that would've been a mess. It'll be something I will have to work on. Otherwise, a better patrol.
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