Quote Originally Posted by acstoon View Post
Last night, was the opening night of the annual carnival, in my boyhood town. Additionally, my niece was to be presented with a scholarship, from the town band, at the carnival.
Kudos to your niece on the scholarship.

Quote Originally Posted by acstoon View Post
The younger crowd, 30 and under, barely noticed. When they did several asked if I was "into the rennfaire scene", and asked questions... thought it was cool.
Cool indeed.

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The older "deeply imbedded local gentry", however, were not amused. Most pointed, frowned, whispered & stared. In fact, there were several older gentlemen who "kept an eye on me" during the whole concert & presentation. None came forth to question me, but by their reactions, you'd swear I just denounced my country & burned a flag.
When this happens to me, and they do question me, I simply respond that "I wasn't put on this earth to win a popularity contest" ;)