Of the many benefits that come from walking to work, which I do on occasion, one of the nicest is getting to know your neighbors. Funny thing is, many more of them know me, 'the woman who walks on West Street all the time', while I recognize them more by the car they're driving or often not at all. Still, people will offer me a ride, not seeming to understand that I'm walking by choice and that no, my car is in perfect working condition. Sometimes I run into the neighborhood's dog walkers — Helen with her trio of beagles, or Dan and Michelle, the new couple from New Orleans, with the black shaggy beast. Getting around on foot sure makes the world slow down.
Posted by Dawn
