Bicycle Lady

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Today, I finally met Bicycle Lady. I had seen her around for years, always

riding her bike, always riding with only one hand on the handle bar, always

holding an object aloft. The first few times I saw her, she held a crucifix on

high. As she saw me approaching she waved the crucifix as if sprinkling me with

holy water. " Oh good " , I thought, " another religious fanatic. "

 

Then, a few weeks later I saw her again. I expected to see the crucifix again,

but this time it was something different that I could not make out. As she came

closer, I saw she was holding up a hammer. As she went by she waved the hammer

in my direction. " Oh good, another nut. "

 

Next time I saw her, she was holding up a large railroad nail. I have seen her

parading

bibles, pictures of Jesus, and even a leather sandal. That one puzzled me a bit.

What significance could a leather sandal have for the Crucifixion?

 

Today, she was shopping at the supermarket. She is a woman in her fifties,

thing, very tanned from all those bike rides. I observed her as she inspected

some vegetables. She didn't look blissful, or even happy. Her features were

regular, but her face was grim, her lips tight, her eyes indrawn. I approached

her and said good morning. She looked at me briefly her eyes remained withdrawn.

" Praise Jesus son of God, " she said, but to no one in particular.

 

As I was leaving, I met her again in the parking lot. She straddled her bike

took a large

wax candle from her purse and rode away holding it aloft. I didn't notice any

grocery bags. Hmm. Just another soul enjoying Christian Heaven.

 

Pete

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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