I was flustered and worried about being late to work, boarded the bus heading north and had my nose stuck in my phone. A very kind bus rider complimented my “fantastic” hair as they departed. I didn’t realize you were speaking to me until you were practically out the door. I’m sure I seemed nonchalant but I was very flattered that you took the time to say something kind and it brightened my whole work day. Thank you, gentlemanly bus rider. -Flattered
This article appears in Jun 12-18, 2014.