uncool tidbits

I bought my Sunday groceries Friday afternoon when Ann said she was going to Sprout’s, just so I could hang out with her.

“The only true currency in this world is what you share with someone else when you’re uncool.” – Lester Bangs, “Almost Famous”

Me to a job interviewer HR person Friday morning – “I’m interviewing you!” The interview terminated at three minutes.

Saturday morning, early, I zoomed into New York City to hang out with reforming alkies who were pondering the wisdom of Saint Francis of Assisi. I believe it’s possible it was Saint Francis who inspired The Trashmen song ‘Surfin’ Bird.’ – “Well everybody knows that the bird is the word.” Seriously.

I do not fit in with the current job market. I’d like to think I have too much soul. I cannot relate applying for positions titled “Behavior Technician.” Or consider for a nano-second it’s okay for AI to catch first dibs on my resume. Call me old school — I was working as an overnight counselor at a runaway house on the grounds of Danvers State (mental) Hospital in 1975 when I heard commotion coming from the boys area. Turns out a young lady from the girls area was there in an unauthorized visit. The duo was less than scantily clad. Respecting privacy, I said, “I’ll give you two minutes to get dressed and then we’re talking about this.” Two minutes later, when I came back, they’d both run away.

Behavior technician my ass.