The Inspirational StreetWise Magazine Vendor

“Hot off the press, warm to the touch”

  • Wednesday, January 25, 2012

    Have A Good Day People

    Empowerment for those who want to help themselves in 2012.
    I don't sell homelessness, I sell Streetwise for a living.
    A hand up, not a cup out.
    Streetwise, have a good day people.

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  • Monday, January 30, 2012

    Not Woke Yet?

    It's a tad bit windy but allegedly it's suppose to get up to about forty something degrees today.
    Whooo!
    StreetWise Magazine.
    Good morning ladies.
    Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend.
    Not woke yet?
    StreetWise Magazines.
    You guys have a good day.
    Stay warm, stay wise.
    StreetWise Magazines.
    A merger to end homelessness.
    Read about it inside this week issue.
    You guys have a good day.

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  • Thursday, February 2, 2012

    Naw, That's My Heart

    Now don't everybody crowd me at one time.
    I have enough magazines for everyone.
    And how were you this morning?
    Eee!
    Naw, that's my heart DO-DO-DO-DO (laughs).

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  • Friday, February 3, 2012

    Be Sure To Cheer The Patriots On

    And be sure to cheer the Patriots on.
    Even though it's just a formality.
    (Subliminal messaging): Patriots are the world champions!
    Have a good day.

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  • Monday, February 6, 2012

    Reviews of Reviews!

    Good morning people.
    Hope everyone had a wonderful weekend, I know it was too short.
    Like the Superbowl.
    Good morning.
    StreeetWise, Magazines.
    Crosswords, sudoku, entertainment, book reviews, movie reviews.
    Reviews of reviews!
    You guys have a good day.

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  • Tuesday, February 7, 2012

    I Sell StreetWise For A Living

    I sell StreetWise for a living.
    You guys have a great day.
    Good morning.
    And how are you today?

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  • Wednesday, February 8, 2012

    I Can't Be Sad

    Don't be afraid to get your Valentines Day StreetWise.
    Hot off the press, warm to the touch.
    StreetWise Magazines.
    Good morning.
    You guys stay warm today.
    Stay wise!
    Morning, how are you? Yeah.
    Hot off the press, warm to the touch.
    How are you this morning?
    Passerby: Good, how are you?
    Good— every morning. I just can't help it. Haha, okay. I don't know, I just can't help it, I can't be sad. I try to think of something to put a bright smile on your face.

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  • Thursday, February 9, 2012

    Stay Warm

    Have a good day, stay warm.
    Good morning.
    StreetWise Magazines.
    Good morning.
    Have a good day.
    Stay warm.
    Morning, sir.
    (whistling)
    Yep, got to put those gloves on (laughs).

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  • Friday, February 10, 2012

    Happy Be-earlied Valentine

    Hello, good morning.
    You guys have a great day, stay warm, have a great weekend.
    And to all you ladies, happy be-earlied Valentine.
    Hey, I got it in first, so everything else is second.
    I'm Keith, you can tell them, Keith beat you to it (laughs).
    Good morning.
    Mmm, and you guys, don't forget what Tuesday is, hint-hint.
    StreeetWise Magazines.
    Good morning.
    Well happy be-earlied Valentine to you. (laughs)
    I'm first so I beat 'em. Everything else is second. Oh, can you imagine the expression on the guy's face:
    'Oh baby, happy Val—'
    'Oh baby, you're late. Keith beat you to it.'

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  • Friday, February 17, 2012

    Happy Friday

    ...get that first cup of coffee.
    Good morning.
    Happy Friday, you guys have a good day.
    Thank you.

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  • Wednesday, February 22, 2012

    Check The Dates Before It's Too Late

    Crossword, sudoku, entertainment, theater reviews, event calendars.
    I've got something of you!
    A better way- redesigning black entrepreneurship.
    When in doubt you're welcome to check one out.
    You can check the dates before it's too late.
    Good morning.
    You guys have a good day.
    Stay warm, stay dry.
    StreetWise.
    Good morning, how are you today?
    I'm good, I'm good, happy Ash Wednesday.
    Yeah.
    You guys have a good day.
    Hot off the press, warm to the touch.

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  • Thursday, March 1, 2012

    Just My Coffee Cup

    Hot off the press, warm to the touch.
    You don't have to be afraid to purchase one from me these days.
    If you have nothing to do, I've got something for you!
    Crosswords, sudoku, entertainment, theater, even calendars.
    When in doubt you're welcome to check one out.
    You can check the dates before it's too late.
    And if you like you can check out my badge before you have to give up your cash.
    StreetWise.
    I have a hand up not a cup out.
    Just my coffee cup.
    StreetWise.

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  • Wednesday, March 7, 2012

    Forget All About Them Troubles

    Good morning.
    It's okay to smile today.
    Check out the weather, man.
    It's the middle of the week, weather's nice, come on, that's something to smile about.
    You know?
    Make you forget all about them troubles for a couple of minutes.
    Hahaha.
    Just a couple minutes, okay?
    You have a good day.
    Morning.
    Don't be afraid to stop and purchase one today.
    Hot off the press, warm to the touch.
    Not me, the magazines.
    StreewWise Magazines.
    Can TV give a non-profit organizations a televised voice?
    Crosswords, sudoku, theater, event calendars.
    All inside his week issue, and more.
    You folks have a good day and enjoy this lovely weather.

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  • Wednesday, March 14, 2012

    So Many Sad Faces, I Don't See How

    Yeah. It's a beautiful morning out here.
    But there's so many sad faces, I don't see how.
    Good morning, how are you?
    Can I interest you in one today?
    No problem.
    One day. Alright? One day.
    Hot off the press, warm to the touch.
    Crossword, sudoku, entertainment.
    Girl Scouts celebrating 100 years of existence.
    Have a great day.
    Good morning.

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  • Tuesday, March 20, 2012

    You Guys Enjoy The Weather While It Lasts

    You guys enjoy the weather while it lasts.
    Have a good day.

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  • Wednesday, April 11, 2012

    I Don't Run With Nobody, For Nobody, And From Nobody

    I can't wait for it to just break.
    Yeah, neither can I, neither can I. I'll be one person to really appreciate it.
    Good morning.
    StreetWise Magazines.
    Hot off the press warm to the touch.
    The cover story this week "Back on my feet".
    Hey! Thank you. You need some change? Okay, thank you.
    Yeah, that marathon, the marathon runners back on their feet.
    No, I watch them, I ain't fittin' to do it.
    I don't run with nobody, for nobody, and from nobody. (Laughs)
    Keep it simple.
    Have a good day.
    Huh? Yeah, yeah, oh yeah, you know got enough layers on.
    My hands, I forgot my gloves again.

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  • Friday, April 13, 2012

    I End It On A Good Note, I Wake Up On A Happier Note

    It's all good. I'm gonna work it until it works.
    I'm blessed and... how are you?
    Hey, beginning to... I open my eyes and it's the beginning of a good day. It is, it truly is. If I end it on a good note I wake up on a happier note.
    That's what's happenin'.
    Good morning. Don't be afraid to purchase one today.
    Hot off the press, warm to the touch.
    I have a hand up not a cup out.
    I don't sell homelessness, I see StreetWise for a living,
    You all don't have to crowd me, I have enough magazines for everybody.

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  • Friday, April 20, 2012

    Have A Super Weekend

    Hot off the press, warm to the touch.
    Not me, the magazine.
    Happy Friday everyone, yay!
    And the crowd goes wild.
    You guys have a great day, have a super weekend.
    And remember you don't have to be afraid to purchase one from me today.
    I have a hand up, not a cup out.
    Just my coffee today.
    StreeWise Magazines.
    Good morning.
    Hello, how are you today?
    Good?
    You have a great day, have a super weekend.
    StreetWise.
    …umbrella, hahahha.

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  • Friday, April 27, 2012

    All These Sad Faces, Folks It's Friday!

    A hand up, not a cup out.
    Don't be afraid to step over here today.
    Good morning.
    No pushing and shoving, the line starts over here on the right.
    Chicago summer festivals.
    From June 1st to September 30th.
    Read about 'em.
    Plan your summer itinerary with StreetWise Magazines.
    When you say you have nothing to do, I've got something for you.
    StreetWi… all these sad faces, folks it's Friday, man, yayyyy!

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  • Monday, May 14, 2012

    Happy Belated Mother's Day

    Get this week issue of StreetWise.
    Mother's Day issue.
    Crossword, sudoku, theater, event calendars.
    When you find yourself with nothing to do I've got something for you.
    You guys have a great day, happy belated Mother's Day.

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  • Monday, May 21, 2012

    The Line Starts Behind This Gentleman

    I hope you all had a nice weekend.
    Good morning sir, can I interest you today?
    Crossword, sudoku, theater, event calendar.
    Now you guys don't have to bum-rush me, I only have a few magazines left.
    The line starts on the right behind this gentleman with the striped shirt on (wheezing laugh).
    You guys have a great day.
    And I'll see you tomorrow and remember, you don't have to be afraid to purchase one from me today.
    Global Chicago.
    In this week issue, crossword, sudoku, theater, event calendars. A little something for everyone.
    I hope you guys have a good day today.
    I'm glad this NATO stuff is over with.

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  • Wednesday, July 18, 2012

    Have A Great Day People

    Good morning.
    StreetWise Magazines.
    Hello Bob.
    …pride, read about 'em in this week issue of StreetWise Magazines.
    Theater, event calendars, crossword, sudoku.
    When you find yourself with nothing to do, I've got something for you.
    Gave a great day people.
    Happy hum Wednesday. Yay!
    StreetWise Magazines.
    Good morning.

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  • Friday, July 20, 2012

    The Crowd Goes Wild

    Yay!
    In a few more hours the crowd goes wild.
    Pandemonium's everywhere.
    You guys have a great day, have a great weekend.
    And remember you don't have to be afraid to step over...

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On my way to work every morning, while waiting for the crosswalk light, I stood next to this man, selling magazines. After months of him just being part of the morning city sounds, one morning his catchphrases “hot off the press, warm to the touch” broke into my focus and it delighted me. Then I became fascinated with the rest of his catchphrases. No matter how cold, dreary, or tired his feet may have been, his words and disposition were warm and positive.

I have an office job and have to find time to make art. This is one in a series of pieces I do while on my way to work, documenting recurring people and objects.