an encounter

THE SCENE: It is raining. I have just crossed the street from the Times Square subway and am heading home. Luckily I have an umbrella.

Lady behind me: Excuse me! Miss! Miss!

(I turn at the corner, thinking I have either a) dropped something or b) she desperately needs directions. Two ladies with umbrellas approach.)

First lady: Hi, we're with the somethingsomething and we'd like to ask you a question.

(I brace myself. Where do I cut my hair?)

First lady: Have you ever seen the face of the Lady God in the Bible?

Me: (Blink. Stare.) No.

First lady: Could we show you?

Second lady: Are you Christian?

Me, cutting her off: I'm actually going to meet someone so I have to go.

Me, hurrying down the sidewalk: What? What???

The end. Definitely stranger than three guys in a cab soliciting with "You wanna go to a club and hang out? You wanna make out?" at 10:30pm, but no less ridiculous.


And on another note--Can a person live on wine and cheese alone? I'd like to think so.