Neighbor not-so smart
Dear certain (numerous) fellow residents of small urban ‘hood which shall remain nameless:
Wearing earbuds and blasting the tunes whilst out jogging/walking the dog/pushing your baby stroller in the street does not make you look cool. It makes you look stupid. This is dangerous. Yes, I am looking out for you, otherwise when you suddenly changed direction nearly colliding with the right side of my car, I would have hit you. Instead, I stopped/swerved/gasped in astonishment. This behavior is idiotic. Stop it. All of you. Right now.
(Or get on the damn sidewalk already, that’s what it’s for.)
Love,
Me
P.S. This should not be construed to mean I don’t think you have the right to run/walk/stroll in the street. I am happy to share the road. But, neither I nor other drivers can read your mind. Thus, when you suddenly dart left or right dictated by mood or the beat of the music, you risk becoming roadkill. Either lose the earphones or pay closer attention to your surroundings.