mean

I am riding my bike. Meeting my friend and her two beautiful littlies for coffee and a dose of happiness. The sun is shining, blue sky.

I come up behind two women walking four dogs across the path. I trail behind for a little while then sing gently: just behind you! Hrmph, they huff. And move aside begrudgingly.

Thanks folks! I chirp as a I roll slowly through.

Then, seconds later, from behind. A tight, mean.girl.voice: you could invest in a bell you know.

I just don’t get it.