Category Archives: Transit & Transportation

My First Fist Bump: Another Columbia Staton Moment

My First Fist Bump: Another Columbia Station Moment   I was swooping down the steps from Columbia Street, heading for the skytrain station, compass card ready, when, coming from the other direction, a man stopped, looked me in the eye, … Continue reading

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Just Another Rider

Just Another Rider   A woman opposite With mouth turned down. White ponytail, face dull, no makeup Dark waves under the eyes.   Her no longer black clothes. Worn running shoes. A friend would call her a loser. I saw … Continue reading

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Scoot!

  It was a high backed, black, sturdy scooter, a “mobility” scooter, borrowed from a friend who was going away for a few days and would use one that folds. For me an experiment in alternative transportation. Something to use … Continue reading

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Columbia Station

    Columbia Station Elevator down. Black and blue words on clouded walls, echo the roughness of the street above.   Asian woman, East African couple, man with turban, woman in hijab with baby. Me. Walk to second elevator.   … Continue reading

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