The Apology: A Walk To The Subway

I was walking to the subway the other day and as I crossed the street, there was a man on the corner with his dog. As I passed, the man firmly said, “Come here, girl.” He immediately looked up at me and exclaimed, “Oh my god, I’m so sorry. I meant her! The dog! Not you!” I knew exactly what he meant but I appreciated the apology nonetheless. And that’s the story of how I got