Objects
This week I found myself reading many articles about homelessness, both local and national. Some were political, about what we can do as a country or city for those living outside. Some were more relational, people’s stories about their work…
Socks, and Recognizing the Injustice Within Myself
In the midst of running some other HOMEpdx errands, I stopped to buy some socks today. This is something we do often, as socks are something our friends living outside need, and something we try to have on hand as…
Loving Those Living Outside (as long as they look a certain way)
Though I don’t have time to read tons articles and blogs, I do try and read a few each week. This week I read one with the simple title of “A Homeless Man and His Blackberry.” (You can read it…
Walking Wounded
I get to meet some great people on the streets. Their lives aren’t easy, but a surprising number of my friends meet the challenges with grace and humor. Until they get sick. When I get sick, or injured, I have the option…
Our Invisible Neighbors, and Dying Without a Name
This last week, I had the opportunity to attend a memorial service for those who had died on the streets of Portland over the previous year. This was put on by our friends at Operation Nighwatch, and brought people together…
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