September 13, 2006
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Reconciliation 101
Just today I met YG again, the same fellow who cussed me out 6 weeks ago. I didn't recognize him at first, as he was wearing a white fuzzy Gilligan sort of hat and dressy hip-hop style clothes. But he recognized me.
"Hey, man, no hard feelings about the other day."
What? "...folks in this 'hood have skills but don't no one recognize that..." I don't remember exactly what he said, but it was eclipsed by the sound of the penny dropping in my brain. Oh, this is THAT guy!
I said "No, no hard feelings. In fact, I think that's a real issue, and we ought to talk about it...."
Amazingly, we formally introduced ourselves, shook hands, he pulled me into a shoulder bump (don't know what else to call it, but the fellas do it all the time), and he told me to get hold of him via Miss Cynthia. He is her nephew or cousin or something.
Now I need to follow up with him.
Any suggestions?
Comments (2)
He says he has skills, ask what they are. He may be a pro painter...or grouter...or cabinet hanger...things that could happen once the structural part of the house is finished and your contractor guy may be able to use newer people.
Maybe he can camp out with you some night when you're over there. Or at least come over for hot chocolate. You haven't camped in a while huh?
Actually, I've been camping there almost every Friday night, usually with my two boys, sometimes with their friends too (twice so far with kids from this neighborhood). But other adults have been reluctant to join me.
Maybe YG will!
Good suggestions all, grist for the mill. I'll let you know what happens.