Frank and Ernest by Thaves for May 29, 2021

In other words, bums.

Observer of the passing scene? Looks more he was run over by it.

Let the parade pass. You’re not missing much.

And it is observed that the questioner has a boring suit ,an old school hat, a ridiculous bow tie and an ancient leather briefcase!!

I was at a University book store buying some books. I was pretty much dressed like a bum, just to fit in with the downtown street locals. The clerk ask if I was associated with the University. Students, faculty and staff get a discount with their id. Of course I had none. I straightened up and in a firm voice said, “I am the undocumented temporary adjunct professor of homeless studies.” She actually gave me the discount!

Was a time when a normally busy, focused individual was forced to sit waiting for some time in a public space, one occasionally found fascination in observing the multiple activities that were never before noticed. Kind of opened one’s eyes to the variety and textures of one’s environment. Of course, that a forgotten skill nowadays. Today’s eyes are turned to tiny electronic entertainments and self-absorption is the norm.

Example. A car repair lobby included an small room with a small table and chairs and toys for children. A kid was picking up toys and talking to his father. Dad was so immersed in his phone, he didn’t acknowledge the kid or his questions. Family time wasted.

Someone said maybe he had spent a lot of time at home with the kid during the covid crisis. Could be, but this was a chance to use a different environment to entertain and learn about the kid and himself apart from the distractions of home.

Watching the human comedy

Why work when the government gives you more free money than you can earn?

Competing in the sport of people watching.

Did you try to BS this week?

Tree Inspectors right now we’re Resting on our Laurels

I need to have this printed on my new business cards!

I am a professional loafer and my friend is a pro idler.

Aren’t we all students and observers of life each day? Only sociologists get paid for doing it, while the rest of us have to have real jobs in order to survive….

And how much do those jobs pay?

Haven’t you reads our research papers yet? It’s in all the major journals.

Kind of like HeeHaw’s Pickin’ and Grinnin’ pair – minus the pickin’.

And, why is it any of your business?