But it doesn't protect him from the ants or raccoons. He heads off on foot to join the others at Forrest Park. Bad shoes or too much walking or a combination of both did something to Maestro's feet. His real name is Mitchell Head, but he addresses everyone else by his own nickname, Maestro. Soon the folks down by the river responded by throwing the name right back at him.
Maestro is easy to remember.
You look particularly handsome this evening. Maestro is the D Street Diplomat, the Convenience Store Concierge. He cocks his head slightly and produces a smile that starts off big and keeps growing until it's so enormous all of the wrinkles on his weathered face feel compelled to join in and take part. His eyes are big and brown and warm enough to take the chill off of even the most adamant anti-panhandler. But, he's not the least bit lonely.