Thursday, September 29, 2016

Looky Here

At the risk of sounding "ranty" (not as harsh as a rant), I must say I have some safety concerns for folks.  

I'm mid aged (I hope). 

1. I don't wear head phones
2. I wear night cream
3. I use blue tooth when driving
4.  I've given up on heels
5.  Sunglasses aren't just for eye protection
6. I know how to stream music
7. I don't walk around with headphones on.
8. I sometimes repeat myself.
9. I sometimes repeat myself.

Back in the day (did I just say that?), I had a very awesome cordless headphone with the radio on it.  I'd ride my bike on the strand with music a blazing where I didn't have to pay attention, really.   No cars, no intersections, etc.  Just a bird sanctuary and other scenic seal type things.  It was a separate bike /walk/ jog path away from the street between Coronado and Imperial Beach, Ca. 

Folks scare me recently with the new phone technology (fear for their safety). When I see them in crosswalks looking at their phone I want to tell them to look both ways before crossing street, stuff like that. My detailed imagination sees this in a snippet sort of moment.  What are they looking at, talking to, or who is winning the jellybean game?  I admire their leggings, their focus, the ability to walk a straight line.  All those things.  I am just concerned that they stay safe walking, riding, etc. while on their phones.  I trust people.  Yes, I do.  But not when crossing streets.

Be careful out there.