O Fortuna....

Perhaps I should have chosen the lyric "Bad Boys, Bad Boys, what you gonna do?" instead...

While en route to the chiropractor I made an unfortunate discovery: there were no quarters in the car nor on my person to feed the meter. Madly I searched, but to no avail. Irritation and fretfulness washed over me as I realized I would have to seek parking on a side street away from the office. As I was running late this development was sure to add minutes to my tardiness. Happily, fortune smiled on me and I scored a sweet meter-less space half a block from the office, which meant I was only five minutes late! Walking west on Winona towards Clark I made another happy discovery: a solitary chicken strutting along the sidewalk. (There is nothing like live farm animals on a city street to brighten your day.)

My adjustment was wonderful, however, as I sat up Dr. Sue whispered "We would like you to sit here a few minutes before leaving." Usually we exchange a few pleasantries then I'm on my way, however, today was different. Apparently, the receptionist, Kristin called 911 during my adjustment because people were fleeing past the office. The Reason: Someone had a gun! The cops were already alerted by an alarm and the situation was quickly under control. Glancing out the picture window, it was clear the danger had passed, people were milling about back to business as usual. To be safe I lingered talking to Kristin a few more moments, then headed out into the sunshine.

Exiting the building I noticed two cop cars on the east and west corners of Clark Street. A glance east down Winona revealed more police cars, officers, and detectives loitering along the street, leading me to believe the Chase Bank on the corner was at the heart of the action. Other than the high profile police presence, it was just another Tuesday in Andesonville. Getting in my car I it dawned on me, Fortune blessed me with tardiness and no coins. My regular spot was currently occupied by one of Chicago's finest and I was safely on my way home...