The mailman
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
I see an envelope here on my desk (now if you knew my desk, that I could see such a detail is mildly astonishing). It has a stamp on it, it is sealed, and somehow i forgot to mail it. So rather than starting the truck and heading to the post office, what if I just gave it to the mailman?
Well, on second thought, the mailman is a sad sight to behold. If he weighs 100 pounds, I would be surprised. And his walking seems difficult—he is a little stooped, and his knees are always bent. He looks as if he is approaching retirement.
It is particularly painful to watch in the winter. Even though he is bundled up, a good strong gust could topple him.
No, I don't think I will give him the letter. I'll just take it in the next time that I go.