sidewalks

it wasn't until i started to bike in the city that i realized that people rarely walk straight, predictable lines. they are more likely to zigzag, waddle, wander about, and hardly ever take the trouble to look around. or pay attention to sounds, for that matter. you'd think my warning bell was big - and loud! - enough to draw anyone's attention, but no. people are totally oblivious. it really is safer to ride on the street with all the crazy cars than it is to ride the sidewalks...