As I hung out on U Street I began to explore the surrounding area to get away from the nightlife. This is how I met one of the overnight security guards that I affectionately called “Chilli Beans” or “Cool Beans.” It was a holla when you see me sort of friendship. So as I went by there less the bond went with it. I’d stop by for a quick chat and to maybe knock some of the chill off on the brisk nights. That was one end of U street.
When I found myself hanging out at the Starbucks one chill evening, resting for a bit with no particular place to go at that time, I got engaged in a conversation with a fellow DMV-er who seemed to have found his way there too. As we began chatting about the area, we sat and totted up a few. He told me his friends had somehow left him behind. I guess it was the way they did things way out in Roanoke, Va.
He was grown and bound to find his way back home eventually but in the meantime he kept me company as I was just sitting out and about. And as it got later in the evening, it began to snow and I was like “uh oh,” as the new found friend in a stranger began to worry about his next move. He suddenly offered me to come with him up out of the weathery elements. Being all alone, I accepted cautiously and we ended up at the Kimpton Hotel just to beat the odds and the elements.
I mean no funny business. No cut cards. Just straight up genuine concern and real time assistance! More than what I could afford to splurge at one time let alone on an abbreviated night! The room was $200 that he shared with me out of the kindness of his heart. It was brought about by our heart to heart and as I recall if I heard right, he told me he was Secret Service or some sort!
I didn’t pay it much mind as you may recall from my previous articles, that I’ve always imagined a peculiar life of living in the seams. So it seemed to fit that mold accordingly and so I was sold! So to speak … I felt just a wee bit better about the world and all then and gained the Kimpton experience. I guess that’s Dupont Circle borderline Adams Morgan area just right there, huh?
