{"id":4154,"date":"2012-08-20T10:50:23","date_gmt":"2012-08-20T15:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stephenlirakis.com\/?p=4154"},"modified":"2012-08-20T10:50:23","modified_gmt":"2012-08-20T15:50:23","slug":"ordinary-people-everyday-lives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/stephenlirakis.com\/?p=4154","title":{"rendered":"ORDINARY PEOPLE, EVERYDAY LIVES"},"content":{"rendered":"

While in Los Angeles we had lunch with a good friend in Malibu. We found the environment there uncomfortable, at least for us. Since I carry a camera all the time I had many people question if I was a paparazzi<\/a>, and seemed truly disappointed when I replied that I was not. Apparently, a little later, some genuine paparazzi did appear; from their looks in my direction they were concerned that I was competition. Evidently, lots of movie stars or other famous people often go there for lunch. This is the lure of being there for many.<\/p>\n

I am out of step, as I was seeking the unusual among the usual; the ordinary that stands out. It is not always as easy as looking at a movie star; but for me more rewarding<\/p>\n