Ascot Envy

Silvio, 74, from Buenos Aires.

We went to Stern Grove to see the Rebirth Brass Band, but I ended up watching this man for much of the afternoon.

He appeared in full dandies, complete with olde tweed sport jacket, corduroys, jaunty cap and ascot(!). I wondered whether he and his conservative companion were prepared for a raucous funk/hiphop band. But he soon proved that he was. Rising to his feet halfway through the set, he waved-his-arms-in-the-air-like-he-just-didn't-care along with the rest of the crowd.

After the show, I had to shake his hand and tell him that I hoped I could be as stylish and exuberant as he when I grow up. He laughed, kissed my forehead, and told me that I was too skinny and I must take someone I am “crazy about” to Cafe Jacqueline in North Beach. “Be careful. After the meal, she will want to marry you.”

Animated Silvio 1
Animated Silvio 2
Animated Silvio 3 - taken by Martha

Comments

[Jeremy J-Dawg]

So, uh, did you take Martha to Cafe Jaqueline? When is the wedding?

[Stewf]

Not yet.

[corii]

This story is really sweet. we should all strive for enjoying life at any age, and with panache. I checked out reviews of Cafe Jacqueline. And laughed because I thought of a dish they might make: the Stouffle.