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My friend and neighbor, S. Harland , a singer, musician and artist, told me, “There’s this shoeshine guy in San Luis Obispo. I think he’s homeless, but there’s a light about him, a light I can’t describe, and there’s a documentary about him at the Palm, and I thought you’d like to go.”
“He also might be the most uniquely well-dressed man in San Luis Obispo,” I added. “Everything is perfectly pressed, and look at those cuffs and cuff links. And look at those shoes! Not only are they retro stylish, but they’re polished to a high gloss.” He decided what was best for his daughter was where she was at—not an easy thing. And he also had visiting rights.
A few minutes later he was walking toward us, and quickly made notice of the best looking woman in the huge crowd, and within seconds we were all talking. Mr. Spears was rigged up in a suit and vest and hat and shoes and cuffs and cuff links giving off a Mardi Gras aura. Perfectly groomed, what you noticed were the eyes—pain and regret conquered by resolve and humility, softened with a large dose of kindness and humor.
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