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flippenstance t1_jef0m5o wrote

On my morning walk yesterday I saw:

Swans

Mallards

Robins

Starlings

House finch

Brants Geese

Canada Geese

Mockingbird

Blackbird

Grey Junco

Lots to see

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flippenstance t1_iv6f3zp wrote

Unless you bought a First Class ticket, we're all in this together. I have moved to another location in a car or even to another car in the case of MTA if I am finding someone particularly annoying. It's definitely not worth taking a chance that this is a belligerent, psycho just daring someone to say something. Mind your business, stay safe.

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flippenstance t1_iuzcdzv wrote

I had a similar experience several years ago on the MTA. Guy asked for a dollar. I gave it to him, which made the new focal point in his life. He got in my personal space and was getting louder, venting his frustration at the world but kind of aiming it all at me. I could see other passengers looking at me with that, "See what happens?" look on their faces. I was getting desperate so I slowly unzipped my gym bag just enough to slide my hand inside and I left it there. All I had in there was workout gear but I guess it made him question whether I might have a weapon so I he shut up and moved on. I was definitely in a cold sweat and since then I don't even see them when they ask.

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