QOTD: How Do Other People See You and How Do You See Yourself?

How do people see me? —Ah— I don’t really much think about it and I don’t much give a shit. I’m usually working on some project or another and as a result most of the time I’m wearing grubby old cloths and could easy be taken for a homeless person. I’m sure there are people that assume I’m some sort of poor homeless old man. The other day I want to a fast food place for lunch and as always I asked for the senior discount. I guess the young girl felt pity for this poor old guy so not only did she give me the senior discount but she also included some coupon discount which made my lunch extra cheap. So I actually get a chuckle out of people thinking I’m some poor old guy.

You made me laugh out loud.

That foil hat one is classic.

Interesting , I cannot post photos in this format , anyway … will try with words
My children : Protector from as much of the harsh realities of life as I can , final arbitrator of any disputes within the family
My Wife: thinks I’m awesome So much has gone wrong in life , yet I am the rock , the hard person doing whatever is needed . I’m the one who goes out and fights everyday for our family , no day is too long , no work is too hard . The one who stays aware of all potential challenges and meets them.
Angry neighbor: Took him to court ,judge told him he never wanted to see him in his courtroom again lol He didn’t understand his rights ended where mine began
Friends : all tell me ALPHA MALE , absolutely dominate situations of any nature , the go to person when something is messed up .Their words , not mine.Not sure I agree.
Myself: Humble, Caring , shirt off my back kinda guy if you need it . Generally ,your needs and wants are more important than mine. After all ,I’m nothing without others .I’m nobody and nothing without a tribe of some kind that I fill the role I just described . Man ,HSF , this would have easier with photos lol , but I appreciate you and everyone else that makes me self evaluate . It is introspective . To all of you , assume you will only reach one person , and thus if you fear posting , do not fear , maybe you will reach someone and make their life a little better .
Just a cook meandering thru life best I can .

I know that community folks mostly grin and say, “Hi!” when they see me coming. Feedback says that I’m fairly well respected. (Easy enough; I’m basically friendly and I don’t lie, cheat or steal.)

And I’ve outlived all my enemies, what few there ever were. 🙂

My own view? I’m just a guy. Been a lot of places, learned a bunch of stuff, had a lot of fun. No big deal.

well………most people who don’t know me probably think i’m a weird,eccentric,unemployed loner/loser..but my wife loves my restaurant quality home cookin,my daughter loves me in spite of my continual rants of how fucked-up and feckless most political institutions are, and while the bees & chickens probably don’t have quite the same emotional attachment as family… they treat me just fine; I mean….i am afterall the bipedal god of food and maintainance !….. I’ll tell you how I see most people….too busy running the red queen race to actually care about anything but themselves….talk about whistling past the grave yard!