August, 2001

Hey Buddy, Can Ya Spare A Dime?

When I first viewed the picture below, I couldn't help but feel a certain sympathetic empathy for the poor pitiful creature staring out at me with baleful eyes, scraggly beard and open mouthed appeal to the generosity of those who might be of more favorable circumstances.

The projected mood of the continence seemed to suggest some "down on his luck - 60's hippie" reaching out for "help" or "will play guitar for food and lodging" or "can ya spare a dime buddy?"

But my rapture is soon checked, when on closer examination I discovered that underneath the facial fabric is our ex-vice president Al Gore! Phew!

Sorry buddy, I got problems of my own!