Chances are you've been on the receiving end of the Mom Finger Wag. Odds are pretty good that you may have done it yourself. It's pointing your finger at a child while you're scolding or making a point. (My mom preferred the head thump.)
Our city has one east-to-west street that is renowned for crime. I swear every time I read of a murder or drive-by shooting, it's on (or near) this street. It's a major thoroughfare and lots of people travel it everyday. I use it but I'm also pretty cautious to make sure my doors are locked and I make eye contact with no one.
The other night, after leaving the dreadful "I killed a goat" party, my friend and I needed to be on this street for three blocks. We're chatting and laughing. At an intersection where she had the right of way, a group of young men almost ran the light.
She pointed and did the Mom Finger Wag.
I started screaming, "Are you crazy? People get killed for less than that!"
Then I became obsessed with looking behind us to make sure they hadn't turned around to follow us.
Obviously we are okay but for a while there, I was sure we were going to be the goat.
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I confess, I am crazy! Those boys just got me mad & I did what comes natural. (Gosh, I am becoming an old woman!)
If they followed us we'd figure out a plan, I am just grateful we didn't have to!
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