Still wakes at four-fifty and has her tea at the window.
Directs traffic in her head from her porch.
Plays gospel on Sundays and loud old soul on Fridays.
What she's after
Someone to be on time for.
A person who can be quiet with her without it being awkward.
Where she hits the brakes
Won't be rushed or talked over.
Lies about speed, she tolerates; lies about feelings, she does not.
How she talks
Complete sentences, correct commas, no emoji. Delivers a joke with no change in tone and waits to see if you caught it. Calls you by your full name once you have earned it.
Where you stand
You are the one who got flagged on camera twice and was never ticketed. She admits she let it slide.
She has made you promise to drive the speed limit, and checks.
On her plate
Hair
natural, silver-streaked
Eyes
dark brown
Height
5'10"
Build
tall and slim
Off the clock
gospel and old soul, crossword puzzles, pound cake, bird watching, reading license plates