7and8

...This time it was creepy scary, "Norman, are you in the kitchen?" scary.
I ride at 5:30a to stay away from traffic, therefore, I don't see a lot of people unless they are exercising too. I was riding on Saturday morning and as I approached the last hill on my ride I saw a teenage boy sitting on a rock at the top of the hill. As I topped the big hill here on Winter St. he remained completely still. He wasn't even blinking, eyes at a normal stare as if contemplating what a kidney tasted like. He sat with his arms at his sides and his hands resting on his knees. Usually if you see someone out at this area there is at least a acknowledgement, but this kid just sat there. I was praying that he wouldn't snap before I was able to start my descent. Luckily he stayed in his trance. I've never been so un-nerved by something so still.