Dear Comic Book Reading Lady at the Bottom of the Montgomery Bart Escalator,

Hey there, it's me Sabrina. No, not Sabrina the teenage witch from the comic book you were reading, but Sabrina the gal who got stuck behind you because you were reading in a totally illogical place.

And since we’ve brought it up, can I ask why you were standing there to begin with? Who stops at the bottom of an escalator and says, “Why yes. This is actually an amazing place to stop and read.”  You were at the bottom of a busy escalator during rush hour. There were loads of people being forced to register that you were in the way, and then try to find a way around you.  And it’s not like the platform was so crowded that there was no where else to stand. I mean, it's a pretty large platform.

So tell me, why did you stand there? Was the lighting better? Was there a slight breeze? Do you like irritating other people? Was it that you recognized someone around the corner and you did not want them to see you reading a children’s comic book? Actually, on second thought I know that can’t be the reason. I know this because you were so engrossed in your comic book that you didn’t even notice that people were practically bumping into you. If you can’t notice this, then I’m sure you wouldn’t notice someone else seeing you. And you sure didn't notice when I stopped and took your picture.

You know, I have to admit, I have never seen anyone quite as engrossed in a comic book as you were. Is it that Sabrina the Teenage Witch is actually a hidden literary gem that demands your total attention? If this is the case, can you please let us know what issue it is? I say we all hunt it down and start a book club discussion on it. Maybe once I see how amazing it is, I will finally understand why you were standing there blocking an escalator.

But until then, I suggest you keep on moving.

xoxo,
-sabs.