A lot of older guys at the bar like to talk to the younger women. 
     I don't see what the point is, since it doesn't work.
     It is disgusting to see these old codgers try to slobber over the nubiles.
     It is creepy.

     I don't approach women at all.
     Then again, I've got my napkin art table.
     I let them come to me.
     Then I look up around the room and see other men looking my way, giving me crusty looks.

     The Latin Dog & Pony Show makes sure that every girl who enters North Beach either gets kissed on the hand or on the cheek.
     It is funny because I never see them hanging out with Ricky Ricardo.
     It is a new Babaloo every night.

     For the most part, last night was pleasant. 
     I sold some napkin arts.
     I was happy.
     I even got to talk to some girls who looked through my napkin art.
     I looked up, and saw Neil Diamond looking my way.
     For someone who doesn't think very highly of me, he sure does pay attention to what I do.
     I hope he finds something better to do, which I know is unlikely.
     I don't think very highly of him, either.

     Then you've got Big Mike, who called me a 'lying moron' because I said I didn't have any cigarettes on me when we were outside.
     I always leave them in my coat so I don't have to give them to people.

     Then you've got two drunken Jessicas.  What a pleasure it is to talk to them when they are hammered.

     Back to Neil Diamond.  He told me a couple of weeks ago that people think of me only as a guy out to get attention.
     It is a lot more than that.
     He just wants to belittle me, and to make me feel small.
     I know what he is up to.
     I've seen him in action.

     Anyway, I am going to try not to talk too much smack on facebook.  I will keep that place more pc. 
     I will do my smack talk here.

     I did meet many nice people last night.  The napkin art makes me into a more friendly person, and accommodates conversation.
     I can still be a dick from time to time, but I am trying to avoid that.

     I didn't make a profit last night.  I only sold four napkin arts, but it paid for my night out, and I had a good time.
    
     I love what I do.  I have never had a job that I have liked more.

     Some people have a problem with what I do, but it is not my problem.

     Over the past year, I have been able to make all kinds of friends, and to cement certain friendships where we were just acquaintances before.  It is really nice.
     On some level, I feel like I am an active participant in society. 
     It is unusual for me, but I like it.

     Napkin art is a real game changer for me. 
     I'll keep doing it until they tell me I can't.
     If that ever happened, I will just find some other joint.
     As long as I behave myself, that won't happen for a while.