I somehow find...You and I collide

Anyone that lives in a city knows that there are a few things that you have to be willing to put up with and survive; the mid-day traffic jam, the possibility of getting mugged outside your home, the fear of getting run down by one of those bike messengers that weave through traffic, flying a million miles an hour against or with the lights as they choose, and the list goes on. One hopes that the majority of these more negative interactions can be avoided during your tenure as a city dweller, but often, when you least expect it, the reality of city living smacks you in the face, or in my case, the leg. It actually happened, Ladies. Thursday evening while crossing Mass Ave on her way to Union Station, HP08 was full on, full speed, plowed down by a bike messenger. The Ocho was in the cross walk, crossing with the light, and as soon as she came out on the other side of the stopped bus BOOM! There was no time for either HP08 or the bike man to brace themselves for the impact and the Ocho's left calf and knee absorbed the full force of the collision. The bike rider was very apologetic and tried to be helpful, but HP08 was really only banged up and what could he do about that? In reality, she was fine until about mile 12 of her run on Sunday when her left knee suddenly completely stiffened up on the outside and her little run-in was the only thing she could think to blame it on. Here is a photo of the infamous injury and yes, that is a tire shaped scab running up the side of her calf.

Even the best fall down sometimes

Even the stars refuse to shine

Out of the back you fall in time

I somehow find

You and I collide

- Howie Day-