He's a creator not a consumer. Right? Well, that was the goal...such a creative young fellow with such musical abilities....Ah! But lets remember the genes folks. It was only a matter of time....We have a very very savvy entrepreneur on our hands who just discovered that he can actually make a business out of his talents!!

When Alan decided that he wanted to sell his arts and crafts, while playing his music to attract customers, I shared this news with both his father and my family. After looking at the pictures and the "cute factor", both sides of the family quickly took credit :) - mind you it skips a generation on my side....I will work for chocolate (LOL!) Which family member tried to sell old newspapers?? LOL

Well, I think this is all because of Abdul. Something regarding "the thrill of the sell" clicked while helping him out at his booth at the Old Songs fest. I am not sure if it was the helping of the customers, or what, but he enjoyed that experience. He doesn't quite get the idea of "making money" though....today, When the postman walked by to look, he sadly said he didn't bring any money, Alan said, "don't worry, I have some, and opened the register with a fist full of pennies. Maybe he takes after me after all :)

No sale with the postman, so Alan patiently waited for a paying customer for about two hours. He was a little sad that nobody was around...It's not like when we lived on Washington Avenue when we were the social hub of the neighborhood with Alan greeting passersby with a cute "hello!"....not many people walking down and up our hill on a hot June day.....Thank goodness that Paula, a fabulous friend from the UUCC, learned what Alan was up to via facebook. What a TRUE GEM of a person....a beautiful person inside and out, she made a visit just to see Alan, to buy something from his little store.....I will never forget the kindness of this woman!!! She bought one of Alan's egg carton caterpillars, and other trinkets... It so made his day that he was ready to swim right after she left!!! Now that is pretty damn special!! Thank you Paula!!! Then, to the Saugerties Beach for the duration :)