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I just can't help it..another interview from the street

2/26/2017

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I went downtown to find a book for Maura, my granddaughter on how to deal with the death of a loved one.   Her other grandmother, Barbara died this past weekend and I leave for the wake and funeral in a few days.  It seems difficult finding a parking spot and I don't know why at first.  I let go of even trying to find one and take a 'what will be, will be' attitude and voila! One is found.

I didn’t realize it but it is Mardi Gras weekend and there’s a parade starting.  I stand beside the parking space in the center of town putting on lip gloss. 

Damascus:  You don’t need to put money in the meter on Sunday.

Damascus: Oh…(when he realized I wasn't and then smiles sheepishly.)

Damascus: Do you have $2 to spare me for lunch.

Me: Still applying my lip gloss I looked at him and say, What are you having for lunch?”

Damascus: A hot dog he points in the direction of where they are sold. Then I am going to my sister’s.  

Me: Where does your sister live? 

Damascus: Off of Merrimon. 

Me: (I give him a few dollars, as I wonder how he is going to get to his sister's and think maybe I’ll offer him a ride but then think better of it.)  

Me: Instead I say, sorry to ask so many questions, I’m Kris.

Damascus Hi I am Damascus.  (we shake hands)

Me  What a perfect name to hear on a Sunday!

Damascus: Smiles. 

Me:  Damascus you sure you’re going to use it to buy a hot dog?

​Damascus:  Yes, I don’t drink.  (Pause)  I just smoke cigarettes. 

Me: Well they aren’t good for you either. 

Damascus:Yeah, but I am having trouble quitting. 

Me: Yeah, I know its tough. My husband is trying to quit, too. 

Damascus: I went to e-cigarettes for awhile but can’t find a flavor I like.  Then he changes the subject, did you know ma’am that there is a Mardi Gras parade starting soon?

Me: Yeah, Damascus I see that.  I hate parades. 

Damascus: He steps back slightly when hearing me say the word hate.  Then chuckles and tells me how I can get around the parade so I don't have to deal with it. 
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Me: Thanks, Damascus, I may try to do that. Have a good day…

​Damascus: You too.

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