25 November

Mickey

by Jon Katz
Mickey
Mickey

Mickey lives in the loving care of his stepbrother, the photographer George Forss. He suffers from schizophrenia and often walks Main Street. Scott Carrino has persuaded him to come into the cafe and have some free coffee when he wishes it. The other day, I saw him sitting outside waiting to come into the cafe, he sometimes waits and watches before he feels comfortable coming in.

I asked him if I could take his photo, and he said yes, and I gave him a few dollars for the privilege, I imagine he bought some cigarettes with it, but I don’t know. I don’t have the right to interfere with his way of life.

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