[Harp-L] Busking

["jazmaan@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx" <dmf273@xxxxxxxxx>]

When the weather is good I like to practice my harp outdoors.  I try to find a spot where I won't
attract much attention.  Last month, on a cool day when there weren't many tourists,  I was
sitting on a bench at the very end of the Santa Monica pier facing out towards the ocean horizon. 
This being my lunch hour I was dressed in a suit and tie and, hopefully, did not look like I
needed the money.  I was quietly practicing when a young boy about 7 or 8 years old approached me
with a serious expression on his face.  He dug into his pocket and very carefully stacked 7
pennies next to me without saying a word.   What could I do?  I accepted his offering, thanked him
sincerely and was truly grateful for his appreciation.