Lady, Chick, Neighbor

            
            Things took a turn for the worse when I asked her if she needed help. I saw her carrying her baby in one arm and trying to move a trash can with the other. She was standing at a steep incline on her driveway. It looked awkward, as if she was going to topple over, so I offered to help. I think I offended her masculinity. How was I supposed to know? I was just thinking about the baby. I saw it's head tilt down toward the pavement as she reached for the can. The little bald head (actually it was a big head for a baby) looked vulnerable hanging down like that. And she seemed on the verge of losing her balance. Now when I see her she ignores me as though I committed an unforgivable offense. It's getting worse and worse. I'm starting to think of her as an asshole. Now we're both butt-hurt. So, so, butt-hurt.