Did something different this morning and it was worth it. Met 3 OGs and told them I was listening to their conversations. As I left, I said to them they are the best gossipers I think I’ve ever heard. They had a story for almost every person that walked through the door.
They’ve been meeting at Dunkin’ in the morning together for years. One of them I didn’t meet because, in his retirement, he drives a school but and school is now it. I made them laugh with my directness but they invited me back after I invited myself. Told them I can’t wait to talk to them about a few things, especially when they were younger men.
So, I guess I’ll choose a day or two to go meet them, converse and wish them well. I also met a homeless woman. I picked up on it immediately, she only had to say a few words. It wasn’t an external thing, it was something else. She did tell me directly after a few minutes and I told her I figured as much. She didn’t interact with the Misters and because she seemed lonely, I asked her why. I don’t think she knew. Hopefully I’ll see her next time too.
Epiphany, the bravado of men never ends. Somehow I thought it calmed down with age. Maybe it does in men who were never ego driven in the first place? Question stands.
Paz