Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Look both ways.

Not easy for old people around town, but the city is slowly adding sloped sidewalks for easier ascent/descent of wheelchairs and carts. This elderly lady never looked right or left as she crossed the street and despite a bus's (after this one) loud honking.

She seems to have a load of firewood in her little cart. Again, this photo was taken before our big snow. I'm sure her firewood came in handy.

9 comments:

Luis Gomez said...

These are very helpful.

Olivier said...

un bus, donation du Japon ;). Un bel instantané de la vie

Lowell said...

I'd say that the lady ought to be more careful as it appears the bus has hit a couple of things already--hopefully none of them human!

I enjoy your slice-of-life shots very much!

Thérèse said...

So well spotted Bibi with the bus...

Louis la Vache said...

On a separate subject, watch for Gladys on Thursday and Miss Piggy the following Thursday...
;-D

Rajesh said...

Great shot. That is very considerate.

Daryl said...

I just love your on the street snaps of regular people out & about

dianasfaria.com said...

I imagine it takes all of her energy just to keep moving-which I give her credit for at her stage in life!

Chrissy Brand said...

Wonderful capture and a striking blog.

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