Tuesday, March 23, 2010





1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I was standing outside a rather grand hotel in downtown Milwaukee smoking a cigarette on a beautiful late summer day. I heard the sliding door open and out of the corner of my eye I saw an older woman walk out, open her purse and take out a cigarette.

I turned towards her while taking out my lighter. I was shocked to find that I was lighting Lauren Bacall's cigarette.

I smiled as I offer her a light. She accepted graciously, and thanked me.

There was no conversation. I had no intention of making small talk. The energy was pleasant between us. I finished my smoke, turned to her and said "It's a pleasure to see you Ms. Bacall." As I passed her she turned to me, smiled and said in her husky tone "Thanks for the light." "Absolutely" I said in return. I walked to the ashtray, disposed of the butt and entered the hotel.

I floated through the rest of the day.