I don't know the story behind this, but every Saturday, this gentleman, who is mentally challenged, shows up at the local gym, where he sits hunched over drawing elaborate cartoons. He wears a Powerhouse Gym jacket. He is treated with respect and affection by the young women who staff the desk. It's one of the things I love about this place--this man is not just accepted but welcome.
365/2011
A very heart-warming story, I wonder if any of the gym users end up in his cartoons.
ReplyDeleteI have to wonder that this gentleman finds escape in his cartoons, like perhaps a world where everything is equalized. It's nice to think that perhaps he does, and everything is good.
ReplyDeletegreat story and great for him to have a place to be where he seems to be treated with respect
ReplyDeleteHi Bobbie,
ReplyDeleteWonderful that he has place to go and feel safe. Have a great day!
Sherrie
looks like a good way to spend the day and it's probably something he looks forward to every week.
ReplyDeleteBravo to the staff for their wisdom in welcoming this man. That warms my heart.
ReplyDeleteNice to hear a story about kindness. He looks absorbed in his work.
ReplyDeleteWonderful "people" picture.
ReplyDeleteNicely captured, thanks for the background info, made the image more interesting.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing scenes like this, full of emotion and self worth!
ReplyDeleteHe is definitely engrossed in his own world...the mind is a mysterious thing.
ReplyDeleteLove the photo, and especially the background information. Its a lovely photo of a lovely subject
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