Bye, River
River and I land paddling in Miami Beach
I gave away my skateboard (named River) to a friend who I know will use it well. For years, River has been my companion – together we cruised around new places and made acquaintances along the way.
Giving my skateboard away is like letting go of my youth and officially entering adulthood. I no longer have time to take River out for a stroll and even if I do, I can no longer ride it with ease as I get more conscious about the stigma towards skateboarders.
A similar stigma is true for bus riders as well. How did judging people based on their preferred mode of mobility become so embedded in our society?