I was in a rush to get back to work. I was crossing the street and behind me was this elderly man. We were the only two crossing the street. I saw him with his pin-stripe suit, converse sneakers and short brim hat and ran ahead to get a picture of him…why did I do that?

Well, he turned out to be a peddler. After I told him I was a photographer and told him my name I proceeded to say my farewell but he wasn’t done.

How about treating me to a soda or something?

I wasn’t surprised…okay, I was a little. Why is he dressed up begging? I thought, but I told him, I guess I could treat him.

Near us was a little street vendor where I could buy him food.