Salutations, gentlefolk
Got up early this Monday morning, decided that my best chance to get something useful done today was to head in from Lansdowne to the campus, and that 'twas early enough to save a token, burn up some calories, and walk. Got to 49xx Cedar, across the street from my onetime home, about 8:30 Stopped for reverie about old times, was grabbed on shoulder. Turned thinking 'twas old acquaintance, got fist shaken in face and words "Give me all your money or I'll kill you". Well, he didn't kill me - I ain't sure if he was carrying a real gun, a fake, or just something assembled from parts of black and shiny metal. He did knock me down a couple of times, slap me upside the head, and take three dollars or so in cash and tokens, after being convinced that was all I was carrying. (Am seeking gainful employment - suggestions welcome). Spent most of the morning in West Dectectives, giving statement. (Note to Mayor Nutter - crime victims taken there have to wait, for the detectives to take their statments, on an uncomfortable wall-mounted bench in a bleak corridor. If we had more comfortable chairs, a more cheerful waiting area, access to clear restrooms, and maybe even a proffered cuppa coffee (and an asprin for the headaches), we might be happier to collaborate with the local constabulary) Anyway, should you see, in that vicinity, a man about 6' tall, medium build, black hair, stubbly black beard, Negro with dark 'burnt umber' skin, looks a bit like Robert Parrish (he played center for the Celtics in the Larry Bird era), possibly wearing a black 'hoodie' and light tan trousers - avoid him, maybe call 911. Yours, John Desmond ---- You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the list named "UnivCity." To unsubscribe or for archive information, see <http://www.purple.com/list.html>.
