Have you ever gone up to a stranger and simply said, "Hey man, you are so great looking! Can I take your portrait?" That's what I did with Thomas last night at an art opening. And he graciously agreed. Turned out his son is a professional photojournalist and whenever Thomas had asked him to take his picture, his son didn't have the time. So it worked out well for both of us. Besides, Thomas and I really connected. Cool fellow!

The quilt in the background is from the exhibit "Urban Memories: The Quilts and Fabric Art of Carole Harris" that will be up at the Ellen Kayrod Gallery in Detroit until March 13, 2009.