They are to be seen in the major American cities and even in the
smaller towns; the men are easily recognized by their long coats, black hats, beards and
sideburns.
But it was from him - with his cool, long
sideburns and aviator sunglasses, his packet of unfiltered Camels, and box of watercolor paints (and artist's paycheck)- from him we learned how to create beauty where none exists, how to be generous beyond our means, how to change a
small corner of the world just by making a little dinner for a few friends.