One day at MC Film, Our Gay Pride Store, a favorite customer walked in and asked for a job. With a surprised look we said would love to but could never afford him. The retired executive just laughed and said after he retired there was just so many times, he could rearrange his furniture. What a perfect place for a Gay guy to work at… our Gay Pride Store. Mr. Mike started to work for one or 2 days a week. We were lucky to have him and learned so very much from Mr. Mike.
When you are open to the LGBTQ+ public all kinds of people walk thru the door. 99% are great. The 1% could be having a bad day, high or drunk, on or off their meds, etc.etc. etc. Mr. Mike was very calm and had a deep southern accent. This was the 1st time we heard “Bless your hearts” & “Your just full of all kinds of special”. Many people would ask all kinds of advice, especial from Mr. Mike who mentored many. Mr. Mike stayed with us until the store closed 16 years later. Today, Mr. Mike is in this 90’s and we talk every week.