this post has me wondering what is the opposite of terrorism but, moreover, what is an alternative as far as a definition that displays a contrast to that term? I suppose the best definition I could give is that three weeks after the lock down started I have embarked upon a relentless campaign of domestic levity in the community. Telling corny stories and doing stupid hat tricks are but two of the devices I use on unsuspecting strangers.
One constant throughout all this is the practice of saying "hello boss" to dogs being walked by their owners or babies in their prams or strollers. I usually get the reply, "You got that right" or even the occasional "Like you wouldn't believe" and we all have a quiet laugh.
But on the same day and in the space of an hour I got two responses I didn't expect. This man was walking his pit bull; all muscles but with a merry disposition. "hello boss" - and the owner gave me the strangest look.
"How do you know my dog's name is Boss?" Even showed me his tag.
later in Sydney Road a couple on the corner of Victoria Street near Bunnings with a stroller and I look down. "hello boss" - and they both gave me an immediate look of confusion
"How do you know her nickname is Boss?"
another phenomenon is the unplanned levity of others. I see this guy as I get off the tram
"What the hell are you staring at?"
"You walk around with a t shirt logo like that? What do you expect?"
we both had a laugh - and the logo?
Fuck Corona-virus
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