HN PHOTOS:  “The Golfers”

Somewhere in Yarmouth, Massachusetts 9/22/2023 66°F, mostly clear.     A fellow golfer: “Howya doin’, Frank?” Frank: “It’s all good. I don’t care what they say.” Puffs his cigar. Examines the lid on a paper coffee cup. Looks over at me. Asks, “How you doin’?” Me: “I’m good, thanks.” Frank: “Whatcha up to?” Me: “Oh, I’m just a photojournalist…” Frank: “I can see that – you gotta get out here!” I shrug. Mumble something about always having to work… Walking away I think, ‘You know, maybe he’s right. Maybe someday.’ *sigh* I carefully pull back into the busy morning traffic. Aiming the Blue Shark toward Hyannis. There’s a faint squeak on the left side. The brake pads probably need looking at, I think. But not today. Not now – Time for a beer. A book. Sleep. To wake up as the sun’s setting again, God willing. To do it all over again. Whatever this thing is… I think about the guy sitting on the cart. Puffing his cigar, at peace. Saying, “It’s all good. I don’t care what they say.” The music plays. The mind drifts.  The sun warms the face and heart.  Pleasant dreams come to mind again… Thanks, Frank! Maybe someday. P.S. – Today’s Hytown Vignette is a brought to you by Astrud Gilberto…  [CLICK IT/CRANK IT! HEADPHONES ABSOLUTELY OBLIGATORY!]