Down and Out in San Francisco

     Being down and out is a fine tradition.  The blues is based on it.  Also, George Orwell wrote 'Down and Out in Paris' and there are some real stories of poverty in that book.  I wouldn't describe it as the most fun book I've ever read.
     The big old Russian fat guy is a chess player and doesn't have much money.  The protagonist of the story is pretty broke, too.
     I could look up all the info instead of working from memory for this, but I don't care right now.  I am too lazy.
     Anyway, all I want is coffee right now.
     I have 60 cents on me.  That isn't very good.  I need more.
    
     Christmas is a non-event for me.  These days, I prefer to call it Life Day, and go along with the Star Wars version of the holiday.  It is more pagan and to my tastes that way.

     I do have coffee at home, so not all is lost.  I just like to have my coffee here at the cafe.  It helps my writing.

     My sister is doing her own thing, so she won't be coming to the rescue today.  Too bad.  She could have made my day.

     Marco is here hanging out.  It is fun to go out and talk to him.

     I drew a picture of the lesbians sitting there, and I gave it to them.  They didn't offer any money for the drawing.  Too bad, they could have made my day.  All I need is $2 for a cup of coffee.

     Not a lot of people have money in The Mission.  It hasn't been easy to get art sales here.  I do better in North Beach.

     It was a fun night last night.  I ate like a king.

     The reason why I don't have any money today is because I spent all of my money on beer last night without realizing it.  Ooops.  It was a good time, though.  I was with friends and people I knew.

     The bank mailed my check, and then it was returned.  Mailman mix-up, or confusion about my address.  So, on Tuesday they will attempt a direct deposit.  That will suit me much better anyway.  I don't like big checks being mailed.
     I knew something was wrong when I waited day after day for that check, and it didn't show up. 
     I took care of the transaction on December 5th, so I could have a nice Christmas.
     It didn't turn out that way.
     So, instead of having a real nice time today, I will just have to stick it out for a day or two, and see what happens.

     There is no real reason to be here at the cafe.  Without coffee, it is just no fun.
     In a bar, people are drunk, and I can sell drawings to them.  People aren't really into it here.