Surfer The Fool

Surfer the fool.

Big Dave Wave...he keeps me fresh, he keeps me sharp, he keeps me alive. And that's only one of his roles, since 1987.

Today's BDW reminder is that the difference between "F" and "R" equals 33,700.

Try it yourself:

"Suffer the fool" = 33,700 super hero points :)

"Surfer the fool" = 0 super hero points :( -- [UPDATE: Now with THREE hits]

Rare as it is that there are remaining phrases with zero Google hits that my friend--this mensch--keeps the unofficial tally.

"New super hero:
This goes under, really, zero google hits?"
- BDW

Surfer the fool.

Today I went to a governmental agency what is called the MVA here. In the rest of the free world this governmental agency is called the DMV: Department of Motor Vehicles. Here? Sheesh... MVA: Motor Vehicle Administration. Maryland, My Maryland.

I took my number at the check-in counter and quickly discovered that this MVA was staffed with nice, friendly, and highly efficient professionals. The processes were well-conceived and each station was self-sufficient. For some reason...for some weird damn reason, during my wait, I realized that I was going to be especially nice to whomever helped me today. There was a strong compelling desire to do this. So I was. I had all my shit ready (check-in number, current license, renewal form, credit card), gave it to her in the correct (and most efficient) order, and greeted her with a hearty and sincere, "good morning!" Our banter was light and sincere. No wasted steps but everything above the fray.

Things went smoothly. She was grateful, as was I. I think she reciprocated my pass-it-forward gayness in the only way under her direct power: she was nice (and funny) to me and commented kindly on my ability to sit still for my renewal photo. She said I was "photogenic." I said she was quite the magical photographer then. MVA, in and out, 30 minutes.

Surfer the fool.

All day meeting yesterday
Trust falls and happy talk
Respectful interactions
and thoughtful planning
Talk of diversity

Surfer the fool.

I have dreams, you know.... The despot's heel is on thy shore.