I was staring at Martha…… she was a walking kaleidoscope

(in conversation I learned she is an artist and a successful one…… in terms of making a living through her work……, if you are happy when you are practicing your art…. You are successful in my opinion)

as she walked by she said

“ what the hell are you looking at ?”

 To which I replied…..” You”

 She countered….. “ Honest….. that’s a good door opener”…….

I asked if she would like to join my wife and I….and motioned to the table

My wife smiled and introduced herself……

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we ordered dinner and she said :

” New potential friends….. I’m very straightforward….. it works for me… I’m really not interested in discussing politics….. your family….. they aren’t here…… or any topic that is personal… let’s keep it present and in the “now”…. If that’s okay with you..”

I looked at my wife and she started laughing and in a few moments…. We were all laughing and everyone in the cafe was staring at us and smiling…

When I caught my breath I answered….. “ No problem” as my wife nodded……

We had an incredible experience just sharing how each of us perceived themselves….. it was fun and genuine. I was gawking at Martha initially because she was dressed so colorful it reminded of a walking kaleidoscope…… and I mentioned that.
Her reply was “ life is colorful and amazing and I’m a color freak….. people think I dress for attention…… but actually I dress lively because everyday is a celebration….”

We love Martha…. It’s hard not to love authenticity …….we visit often

🦍oboe the hobo 🦍