I was never a motorcyclist. The gravel road stretched out in front of me. I was alone, with the bike. A 50CC mini that, even being the shortest kid in school, was my speed. Or should have been. I still to this day don’t know why I was the only one around. No lesson, no …
Author Archives: Radutti
Brake
We ease the bikes to a stop and hop off onto the wide sidewalk. I attempt to catch my breath. Sorry buddy, just need to go easy today Stop apologizing, there’s nothing to worry about. It’s just been great for us to get out and ride. We’re about 5k into our spin and I needed …
Out Missing
The lane is quiet, for a moment. I stop to gather my wits. It feels strange to be out and about after 17 days of isolation. So this is what I’ve been missing For years, FOMO had been a thing for me. The vexing, perplexing, wondering what’s nexting Phones and WhatsApp groups didn’t help. I’d …
Bumpity
We round the corner of the parking garage and careen up the ramp. I’m in charge of bump spotting Elephant offers. Bumpity, bumpity, bumpity He calls as we pass gentle potholes. Lined up three, this motorbike has become our normal. We take wrong turns, amble this way and that. The boys don’t care, busy taking …
Flip
I know I should hurry But hurrying, on these impossibly vibrant walkways disguised as streets, is a challenge. And so, I somewhat oxymoronically hurriedly meander my way back to school. The narrow lane is all life and produce. Melons, greens, fresh fruit all vie for the eye. Butcher shops with fresh cuts, shopkeepers squatting and ready …
Mirror Me
He’s like a billy goat gruff Which I guess makes me the troll, hiding under my bridge. This comforting trip trap of R wandering up the stairs reminds me I’m not alone. Hey buddy Come over to the door Just not inside. Such is the nature of isolating at home. He’s masked, I’m masked. He’s …
Sometimes Hockey
I stare The implications are not lost If they win this next couple they’ll have the longest win streak in team history Such is my focus tonight Elephant and Rhino have had a day. COVID tests and a PCR swab New normal eh As it turns out, these tests are positive. And as it turns …
Shoulder Season
It seems warm tonight Yeah. There’s like a three day window where people don’t complain about the weather. I make a mental note to really enjoy those three days. The sounds of 45 young footballers drilling fades as I slide my eyes back down to the page. I need to finish the last few pages …
Pixie Dust Kombucha
The magic stares me in the face as I peep the chill tray. Where did those come from? Have we been visited by fairies? Home is a slumbering place these days. No coming, or going. No exits, or entrances. No ins, No outs. I scan for pixie dust, which everyone knows is the universally accepted …
Garbage Day
Why in anyone’s right mind would someone choose to get up at this hour? The dream is a bad one. Mercifully, the relentless hammering of my alarm interrupts its flow, demanding and redirecting my focus, draining the Sandman of power I can’t quite put my finger on what the dream was about. Weird I almost …
Get Up Eight 