And all up and down University avenue, in front of all the hospitals, people are out over their lunch breaks. Workmen sit on a cement embankment smoking. They’re grungy, hung-over, covered in tattoos, their construction vests hanging open. There is a leanness to these men that is both in the eyes and of the body. Glistening with sweat, they watch everyone who passes before them. Every woman walking by knows this. Every man. Everyone judged. Everyone sized up.
It’s aggressive, but diminished by their happiness. They are where they want to be. Happy with the companionship of the physical and the immediate pleasure this life offers. They eat and drink what they want. Do what they want. Turn the music up louder. Fuck you if you don’t like it. For the moment they’re lions running at full potential. Their bodies have not yet failed them, the world they see before them prey. Still, it’s like they’re from the past, immigrants from a country that no longer exists on any map. And then the sunlight above them shifts, moving them into shadow, and like ghosts, they begin to recede into the past.
Donald J Trump: I am honoured to announce that Jose Canseco will now be serving as the US ambassador to Pakistan.
Donald J Trump: Jose Canseco, great guy and helluva ballplayer. Got to know him well on Celebrity Apprentice. Made great pizza under pressure. Only used the highest quality ingredients. Shouted out the orders clearly.
Donald J Trump: Didn’t always like the way he looked at Ivanka, but what can you do? He’s a man. I’m her father, and I still look. What curves. She’s a 10.
Donald J Trump: Jose has slept with countless women. Quality, deluxe women.
Donald J Trump: But not Ivanka.
Donald J Trump: Pakistania, lock up your ladies!
Donald J Trump: Very proud to announce that still hot ex-supermodel Nicki Taylor is the new US Ambassador to Russia.
Donald J Trump: Way she handled Gary Busey on Celebrity Apprentice made it clear to me that she can handle whatever you throw at her.
Donald J Trump: You can thank me later, Russia.
Donald J Trump: I am honoured to announce that the great WWE superstar star Goldberg, will now be the US Ambassador to the Jews.
Donald J Trump: Pure winner. Went 173 matches without a single loss. Commanding presence on Celebrity Apprentice. Can lift a helicopter over his head.
Donald J Trump: Should really turn things around for the Jews– bring our people closer together after all Hillary did to tear us apart.
Donald J Trump: Palestinia, you better watch your step.
Donald J Trump: Proud to announce that the beautiful Kaitlyn Schoeffel, Miss New Jersey 2017, will be the new US Ambassador to casinos all around the world.
Donald J Trump: Real firecracker.
Donald J Trump: Kaitlyn isn’t just another hot lady in a bathing suit, but is also an incredible dancer with great, American values and manners.
Donald J Trump: Beauty Pageant questions are tough. No way to prepare. HUGE challenge for ordinary people.
Donald J Trump: But not Kaitlyn, knocked the question about confederate statues out of the park! Just wow.
Donald J Trump: Real team player. Never hear about a sexual harassment suit from her. Class act, class ass. Perfect for the casino community.
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