She says it aloud to no one in particular, “I need a ride home.” I ask her when she needs to leave. She says after she talks to Mrs F.…
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You can count on this: If it’s a horribly hot day—or a bitter cold day—our public library will fill up. With people who are unhoused. With those who have nowhere…
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We ran into each other again at Manna House a few Wednesdays ago. It’s where we usually see each other these days. Cowboy and I first met in his homeless…
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It seemed odd. In one week, I met two new friends, both named Travis. Meet Travis 1, Travis 2 Friend 1: It’s Friday afternoon. He says, “My name is Travis.…
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On “Ordinary” Days It seemed like an ordinary Saturday at Outdoor Church. It was 2012. Jeff and I showed up. And in an ordinary way, we met a man named…
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You need to know about Julie. I just met her Saturday. But I already want to be like her. ~ * ~ * ~ * ~ First Meet Anna I’ve…
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