Note to the Man Sunbathing Right Now on the Roof of the Downtown YMCA

Posted on March 26th, 2010 2:47pm by Tim Rogers
Filed under Local News

Dear Sir: When the idea came to you to catch some rays in the center of the seldom used running track on the roof of the downtown YMCA, surely part of you said, “But people in office buildings will stare at me, in my shirtless supineness, and snicker. They might even take pictures.” But then another part of you must have said, “Aw, screw it. It’s a beautiful day. I’m getting some sun, and I don’t care who gawks.” We applaud that part of you. A man can’t live his life — not a joyous, fruitful one, anyway — worried about what others think of him. He has to do what must be done, appearances be damned. On some days, what has to be done is sunbathing. So kudos, sir. You are an inspiration.

guyonroof

10 comments

  1. He may just be letting his hangover run it’s course.

    @ 3:07 pm on March 26, 2010

  2. Has anyone checked to see where Celeste is right now?

    @ 3:10 pm on March 26, 2010

  3. That shot would make a good album cover.

    @ 3:18 pm on March 26, 2010

  4. @Daniel: Agreed.

    @ 3:48 pm on March 26, 2010

  5. Maybe it’s T. Boone, getting his money’s worth…

    @ 4:15 pm on March 26, 2010

  6. That’s not a guy — that’s my wife…I recognize the feet.

    @ 4:46 pm on March 26, 2010

  7. Maybe George Michael was being a Peter Puffer with hopes of being Peter Piper, but he passed out.

    @ 5:05 pm on March 26, 2010

  8. More impressed by the lane striping on the curve of that track.

    @ 10:33 am on March 27, 2010

  9. Today, we salute you, Mr. Ambivalent Rooftop Sunbather!

    @ 1:14 pm on March 27, 2010

  10. Slow day at D yeastetday? This is interesting because….?

    @ 5:51 pm on March 27, 2010

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