The Homeless Guy
I live in an area where there is, unfortunately, a large Concentration of homeless people. Sometimes, they all blend together in appearance and I, sadly, have gotten to a point where I walk my dog on the other side of the street or avoid making eye contact if we pass each other on the sidewalk. I’m not proud of this but I don’t have a lot of money or food either and I’m 64 and still work. I was diagnosed with breast cancer 6 years ago now. This might seem unrelated and random but it isn’t. Cancer and substance abuse issues are equal opportunity employers. Earlier today when my dog and I were on our first walk of the day, I noticed a homeless man behind me on the sidewalk. He was probably about my age or probably younger. Living on the streets ages people. He looked like he had all of his worldly possessions in a black plastic bag and he was dressed for winter. Today, here in Kansas City, it was so beautiful. The sun was out and the t...