More on my biking life
This morning, I pulled up to a red light behind a guy on a motorcycle. He looked in his rearview mirror and then slowly rolled backward so that he was next to me. Then he said, "You look good on that bike."
Hmm.
I wasn't sure how to react. On the one hand, I do look good on my bike, and he was perceptive to have noticed. On the other hand, I'm the director of a Women's and Gender Studies Program and a certified humorless feminist, and I didn't ask to have my looks scrutinized while I was on my way to work. (If he were one of my many fantasy boyfriends, I would have returned the compliment, of course, but this guy didn't look particularly good on his bike.) So I just kind of stared at him, quizzically.
What is it with me and my bike this week?
P.S. Here's a shout out to Christie McKaskle--if you're into tingly, deep spiritual musings, check out her blog.
10 years ago
4 comments:
The quizical look may be the best comeback ever invented. It gives one such an air of self-possession.
And, thanks, Alison! I been whooped at, but never received a shout-out before.
In answer to Kevin:
The punchline to that joke is, "That's not funny!"
Girl, you DO look good on that bike.
yeah, i've got to agree with eliza. i spent a good 5 minutes staring at the picture of you an your bike, and it's true--you're pretty hot.
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