JACK AND I MEET A HOMELESS MAN AT BURGER KING, CENTRAL BLVD., BROWNSVILLE

Jesus, Dining at Burger King, Central Boulevard 
(Finding an empty BK coffee cup is gold.  While the original offer was free coffee refill, most Brownsville homeless go straight to the fountain drink section and select their favorite soft drink, free of charge.) 

Jesus(hay-soos'), an obviously homeless man, used a unique conversation starter to engage grandson Jack and me.  

Handing Jack and I each a Papermate stick pen, Jesus explained:

"I buy these at the dollar store in a pack of 12, so I can always give a few away."

Continuing, Jesus explained:  " I use the name Jesus, but some call me John Jesus.  I don't know my actual name as my birth records can't be located."

Jesus was especially curious about Jack, stating that he thought he resembled a young Mick Jagger.

Turning to Jack, Jesus explained:  "That's the lead singer for the Rolling Stones."

Jesus asked me about Jack's reading level, but Jack interjected:  "to infinity."

As immodest as that sounded, I explained to Jesus that, yes, Jack read at an adult level, but, like any of us, had to look up words he didn't understand.  

Jesus wanted to talk about religion, the worship of the sun, the signs of the zodiac, etc.  

"What has he been taught about religion?" Jesus asked.

I laughed, explaining that Jack's grandma had pretty much set the tone with respect to religion, telling Jack that, during his lifetime, people would want to talk to God for him or explain God to him, but, that he would have to make his own decision.

"Oh," responded Jesus.

"I don't believe in organized religion, either," he added.