Characters of Encouragement
It started with an Asian gentleman, jogging in khakis. That got me thinking I could do it. Get out and do it. So I did. As I rode, other characters became a part of this journey. Cigar man. Truth be told, I have never seen him with a cigar. I only saw a still lit cigar once in the gutter, and then saw him. I assumed they belonged together. Every morning he leaves from his house to go on a walk (perhaps to smoke a cigar?). Every time he sees me, he always smiles and nods. I nod back. Min Pin woman. She has never acknowledged me. To be sure, she sees me and we make solid eye contact, but never a nod or a word. She walks her Min Pin with purpose and doesn't let anything distract her. Not even me saying good morning. Mini Dachshund woman (sorry folks... if they're walking a dog, that will be their identity... it's how I operate.) The Dachshund has a variety of sweaters and always seems cheerful. The woman always says some variant of good