Right now. I never thought about how weak this phrase was until today. Our language is so ambiguous, so full of gray areas, so inaccurate, that its semantic value of the present tense does not mean right now. Shouldn’t I be able to ask, “Where are you?” and have that mean right now. The verb to be conjugated in the present tense can mean just about anything. Not only is it weak in time, but also in place. “Where” can mean, not only place in the sense of reality but also place spiritually, place in action as in “What are you doing?” and so forth. I don’t think there is a phrase that cannot mean more than one thing. I’m not sure I like that, but then again if everything was exact there would be little point in writing.

Anyways. I saw something the other day that warmed my heart, almost brought a tear to my eye and I have been dieing to share it with you all. On my way home from school, I noticed a group or a gaggle, whatever you prefer, of cowboys. Kitted up old style, with hats, Carhart jackets, and work boots walking on Main street. Living in Cache Valley, this group doesn’t seem too out of place, but to see them walking, and even better pushing the button waiting to cross at a crosswalk, was a little more than I could stand. I thought about taking a picture, but figured it would be better to just continue my path. I wouldn’t want them to run me over in their trucks next time we crossed paths and I don’t think it is right to disturb wildlife.
I’ll finish this nonsense with one against my team. On campus, I watched in absolute horror as a cyclist almost ran over a pedestrian. Not due to lack of space, or lack of time, or lack light, but, from what I could tell, from lack of brakes. The cyclist was on an Aggie Blue bike, easily identified by its paint and stenciling. The pedestrian was walking on the far right of a 8 foot sidewalk by himself with no one around. The cyclist came from behind and slowed down but almost clipped his ankles. Without veering from her path she stayed right on his ankles, leaning slightly forward as if to try and stop faster. Luckily, the pedestrian felt her breathing down his neck and stepped out of the way just in time to avoid being the newest head ornament for Aggie Blue Bikes.

Life goes on. Ride it on a bike.

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