Lifestyles of the poor and nameless

Nope. Not true, but do you remember that song? I don't know if there was another version, but I remember the early 90s reggae mix with Shabba Ranks and (I forgot the female singer's name). Great song.

I thought of this song because it reminds me of the train conductor that I see everyday on the 3:45 train. He always has a kind word and a smile for me when I get off the train. Yes, he's an attractive guy, but if the gray in his beard is any indication, he could be in his late 30s/early 40s (Maybe he just grayed early?). At first I thought he was just a nice, friendly conductor. Then I thought maybe he was flirting with me. Then one month I noticed his picture in the paper along with a citation for "outstanding service". So I figured he wasn't flirting....back to the nice guy theory.

One day I was waiting for the train to leave the station. The train was empty except for he and I. He said "you know, you look like my ex girlfriend....I know you probably noticed me looking at you sometimes and you might wonder why I look at you like that, but when I see you, I get all these memories coming back to me."

I didn't get to ask him whether that was a good thing or a bad thing. Maybe I will ask him tomorrow.

But I'm not trying to start any trouble. I notice one of the other conductors is always flirting with him. She usually smiles at everyone else when she's collecting tickets and gives me dirty looks when I'm getting off the train. Her nail polish looks like it was designed by Tony the Tiger (Frosted Flakes). Yes, it's orange with tiger stripes in black/white.

I'm not a particularly scandalous person, but you know....maybe one day I will flirt with him too and rain on her parade. Lol. But only if she keeps up with the dirty looks.