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ArtistIf you haven't read any of my recent posts on the matter, Yes, I bounced early from rehab, holed up for four days in an ABQ motel for a Glorious Final Bender, then jumped in an uber to the train station and jumped on a train to Los Angeles to move back in with my parents in Torrance, CA. I'm two-and-a-half months sober and have gained like 25 pounds on account of a strict diet of burgers, SoCal-style Mexican food, french fries, and all manner of ice cream. To paraphrase George Costanza, "Hi, my name is Jeff. I'm unemployed and car-less and I live with my parents." It's cool, though, 'cuz I'm plotting my sudden ascent at 50 years old into Professional Poetry Peddler.
A textured, painterly image shows a man with curly brown hair and black glasses, wearing a blue denim jacket over a striped shirt, smiling and looking directly while seated at a brown wooden table. In front of him is an enormous hamburger on a white plate, flanked by a pile of golden french fries. The hamburger features a sesame seed bun, two large meat patties, layers of melted cheese, vibrant green lettuce, and sliced red tomatoes. To the right of the fries, there's a red McDonald's cup filled with a creamy dessert, possibly a sundae or milkshake, garnished with more fries and a red spoon. On the left side of the table, a chrome fork rests partially obscured. In the background, a silver train with dark windows and orange lettering reading "CBDONE" is visible, suggesting a subway or train station setting. Above the man's right shoulder, a red framed picture hangs on the wall with the words "HILM DY JEFF" and a cartoon-like image of a yellow duckling, a pineapple, and other elements. To the left of this, a wall-mounted planter with green and blue elements adds a touch of decor. The overall setting appears to be a casual dining area, possibly