Where the 6 takes you: How Kristee Ono met her hero

Kristee Ono loves the 6 Haight-Parnassus and, like many of us who frequent a particular Muni line, she knows her fellow riders well — even though they’re technically strangers. One fellow passenger always stood out: a mysterious artist, impeccably dressed, conspicuously kind.

She had no idea he was local transit icon and fellow Muni Diaries storyteller Kurt Schwartzmann. But when she shared a Haiku about him at our November 2023 show, we knew immediately:

Who are you
Man with an easel and an eye patch?
Where does the 6 take you?

Kristee returned to the Muni Diaries Live stage in April to share the heartwarming story of what followed, and how she and Kurt went from strangers on the bus to cherished friends. You can listen to it here:

Have a Muni story you’d like to share? Email us your pitch at muni.diaries.sf@gmail.com.

Photo by Emily Huston

4 comments

  • Nicole

    I was really excited when I read your article, I want to listen to it right away, I’m usually a gamer, it gives me pleasure to play sports games, the last basketball legends game I played was quite good, I think this game ranks first among sports games.

  • annakena

    What a beautiful story of connection! It’s amazing how a simple bus ride can lead to such meaningful friendships. It reminds me of the rice purity score – sometimes, it’s the unexpected encounters that bring us the most joy and authenticity in life.

  • Ronald Sevier

    Wow, what a beautifully written journey! It’s always inspiring to read about those moments when the universe aligns and you get to meet your hero—so raw and real. Speaking of personal journeys, it reminds me of something a bit more introspective—the rice purity test
    for boys. It’s a fun (and slightly eye-opening) way to reflect on how life experiences shape us over time.

  • What a heartwarming story! Kristee Ono’s chance encounter with her hero on the 6 is a beautiful reminder of how everyday commutes can hold extraordinary moments. It’s these unexpected human connections that make city life so rich and unpredictable.
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