Saturday, December 24, 2005

Christmas Eve on Market Street

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This afternoon I rode BART (the subway) to Powell Street (downtown San Francisco) and walked south on Market Street to the next BART stop at Civic Center. Here are some of the people I saw:

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This gentleman was inside the BART stop, not the most trafficked spot, but interestingly, one where you could actually hear his music.

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Some folks were working really hard for their money. Several of those watching wondered whether this was child labor, but the little guy was clearly enjoying hamming it up.

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Asking for money on the street is hard work. I mean that; I've done it.

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Some weren't working quite so hard.

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Some folks had their own dubious products to sell.

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Others had just been to Macy's.

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And some were just going about their business.

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Some are regulars, on the street everyday.

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More regulars.

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For some the street seems to have won.

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Others gather for a good game of chess.

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While others share a conversation.

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