Everynight, I took a shuttle that drives me from work and drops me off at 4th and Judah. From there, a nice stroll down the hill takes me to 9th and Judah, where the muni stop is.  There is a nice deli/grocery shop at 6th and Judah owned by an old eastern European lady. I stop by sometimes to pick up a meat pie for dinner. She would always say "have a good night, sister" after handing me the luke warm microwaved pie. Another shop is at 8th and Judah, which is where I take my detour when I used to see JP, he lives up the hill at 8th and Lawton. Finally, at 9th and Judah, right next to the stop, is the 24 hours "world donut", with "Peerless coffee". There are always old or young singles sipping coffee , reading a book or newspaper regardless how late it is. I always look for signs of other people waiting for the muni, it's as if their misery is the proof that I'm not the only one and that help is on the way. But there are always times when the train just went by, and you are left alone waiting for the next train which always takes forever to arrive.