While I was waiting at the corner of Powell and Geary, he approached me carrying a basket partially full of books, a bouquet of balloons and a flower. He set down his basket, pulled out a book (Andy Warhol) and asked, "May I?" I said sure and he began reading passages from the book in a preacher-like manner. As he read, I started taking pictures and he didn't seem to mind. When he stopped to take a breather, we started a short conversation.
Michael is 61 years old and from Montana. He came to San Francisco to attend culinary school and worked in that industry for awhile. He also worked construction. Michael then read me some passages that he wrote, and they were quite good - inspirational in a way. I thanked him for his time and gave him $2. He offered me the flower; I thanked him and said it wasn't necessary and he should pass it on to someone else. He nodded in thanks and walked on to a nearby group…
7/6/11 - Week 27
