I’m swept away by the many 365’ers still taking the trouble to post their best photos at this busy time!
This is kind of sad - at 8.40pm this man walks slowly past on the wet and empty road, limping, head down , with a meagre knapsack on his back. He’s hardly likely to start singing , Val - der-ee!
1. I did have the thought of inviting him in but wondered where it would end!
2. The “Grinch’ of Christmas came to mind!
3. There is absolutely nowhere he could be going on this road… now I shall think about him all night!
Hmmm it's not easy to come to terms with the situations we sometimes come across.
Hopefully things will improve. And don't worry about it as long as you are doing what you can where you are.....that's my thinking anyway.
Oh dear poor man, I would feel guilty too but at least it’s not cold! The homeless problem is a massive over here! I think you’re right about everyone busy but we do our best! You have a kind heart Maggie!
So shall I. We have a large transient population here (Central Coast of California) with the almost always temperate weather and it often breaks my heart. Some choose the lifestyle here... college beach town, some are violent and unstable (being bused here from other cities, sadly) but for the most part, it’s folks down on their luck. I know I too would hesitate to bring him home but I would prepare him some food and find him some warm socks and bring it to him. I hope, thanks to your wonderful shot here, that he receives all the kind, good juju we are sending. 💕
@elatedpixie That is a nice thought - but he was gone before I could have done anything. I wasn't going to run after him in the car as sometimes you just can't trust people!
This is such a poignant shot and story. I think I heard the average age of a rough sleeper in the UK (man) was 44 and even lower for women. My mum's expression "there but for the grace of God" comes to mind.
This situation has become more apparent...everywhere. Changes in working practices...particulary our dependence on hard and software...have resulted in fewer employees, more small organisations for which the cost of salaries and obligatory benefits are disproportionately costly...etc. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9ypNNxuPnSw
Paul Simon 'Born at the right time' affirms our generation.
The world has gone crazy! The stranger became an enemy. We are afraid of him. You have done the right thing. We help each other but we require an explanation of the situation.
Hopefully things will improve. And don't worry about it as long as you are doing what you can where you are.....that's my thinking anyway.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9ypNNxuPnSw
Paul Simon 'Born at the right time' affirms our generation.
...yet can't resolve the dilemmas.
Hope you have lovely Christmas :)