Guessing Game
My office is roughly equidistant between a free health clinic specializing in drug and alcohol issues, and an ice rink. When cars park near my office, it’s fun to try to guess where each person is heading. For parents and little girls wearing tights and what look like princess outfits, the prediction is easy. But sometimes it’s surprisingly difficult to guess. For example, the guy I saw this morning:
- Was wearing a wool cap and warm-up pants
- Carried an overstuffed, well-worn duffel bag
- Smelled like he needed a shower
- Had a bruised cheek
- Wore a “Commitment to Excellence” Oakland Raiders t-shirt
I’m still not sure if he was going to hockey practice or a twelve-step meeting, but that’s the kind of mystery that makes office life worth living.
