Ballard Street by Jerry Van Amerongen for August 22, 2021

I hope she is being paid a lot for listening to Gladys tell about her surgeries.

Vivian is also the author of the Ballard Street Gossip Column.

She wanted to say something, but she couldn’t get a word in edge wise.

She also has perfected the art of sleeping with her eyes open. She even nods her head occasionally.

They are in great demand and short supply. Most of us would much rather talk, myself included.

I see the clock under her seat. Is Vivian charging for “this session”?

It looks like an alarm clock Does has it set in case she falls asleep and needs to be reawakened?

Does she like to keep track of the time and record it in her journal?

You can get paid for that!!??

Ain’t psychiatry wonderful?

A much needed profession, and not nearly enough qualified to meet the demand on Ballard St.

[BRRING!]

“Five cents, please…”

Get the money up front.

Talker: And then he said he wanted to hug me? Vivian: Hmmmmm!

I could never handle that job. I have a hard enough time staying awake all day as it is.

Good afternoon Plods and smorbie!