I was minding my business the other day, just trying to cross the street.

When BAM! I was greeted by a beggar. But this guy wasn't your average, run-of-the-mill panhandler. He was runnin' a whole new hustle. Kinda cool, really. Let me explain.

He came at me talking about the Jazz-Lakers game. "Who's gonna win?" he asked innocently enough.

I didn't really know, although I figured it'd be close, and I told him so.

"You wanna bet a buck?"

Ha!

That was a new one on me. I'd never come across a beggar/bookie before. And, believe me, I've dealt with a lot of deranged folks. His fresh approach to the old game of rustling up spare change was almost worth a dollar.

But, alas, I had to cross the street. And that dude walked too slow.

Maybe next time, buddy. Hell, maybe tonight. The Lakers are coming to Salt Lake. Should be a good game.

Hug your children.

Love,

Leo