james m nordlund Fargo, ND @ 07:14PM PST Dec 29

Hiya All,

Happy holidays.  Thanx for the efforts, friends, your work here is impressive.  An injustice to any is an injustice to all, "we, the people...", can't allow it  :)   For e.g., the fundamental thing taught by Jesus was destruction and murder are of no profit or pleasure, something almost all supposed Christians are anti-thetically opposed to, as is your gov't; and a gleaning from Native American teaching, et al, all life are needed threads in the fabric of life.  Put your shadow behind you, give the gift that keeps on giving, a hand to a sister and/or brother :)  The more art is given, the more it is, as is life.  Very cool site, I like it, even though I've only been on it for a couple days, and, unlike many others that are similar, this one's 'buzz' seems to be keeping it growing; which is necessary.  A twig of poetree :)  


Cityscape

Hustled and bustled,
Still, hands only put to heart,
Beings, only art.


I look forward to hearing from you. Goodbye. For those interested :) "of or pertaining to the morning, day: relating to or happening in the morning or in the early part of the day (formal), (Mid-16th century, from late Latin matutinalis, from Matuta, goddess of the dawn.)". 

Matutinally Yours, 

james m nordlund    reality (aja) :)

Rev.Theresa Lister HILO, HI @ 05:47PM PST Dec 29

I was homeless once. and people thought I was a drugy and didn't work. Most people were really surpised I had a job.

Stephen Anfield Alexandria, VA @ 03:00PM PST Dec 23
Pledge fulfilled Dec 23, 2008!

I generally try not to pass judgement on another human being. Everyone has a different story, and no one person is better than someone else.

I pass someone homeless and think, "I wonder what their story is." You never know, whatever circumstances they've been exposed to might've not been under their control. It's weird how much outside factors can effect someone.

Ismael Rodriguez San Jose, CA @ 05:52PM PST Dec 21
Pledge fulfilled Oct 21, 2008!

Homelessness can happen to anyone. There are some dark stigmas about homelessness, but they just don't really apply. Yes I was one of the mentally ill, substance abusers. So I know from personal experience that even they can get help, and achieve something in life. Today I have over 7 years clean and sober, follow a healthy plan for my mental illness, and most of all help those who still need help.

Mary Russell , @ 04:31PM PST Dec 15

I was once homeless, I'm not addicted nor mentally ill and especially not lazy...the stigmas are just plain wrong. It can happen to anyone at any time.

Levi Edvalson , @ 03:17PM PST Dec 14

I just know that life is hard and you never know what is going to happen and you should be thankful for what you have and be willing to give rather than take. 

Tina Cargile Lampasas, TX @ 11:07AM PST Dec 06

There was a time, many years ago, when I was a well-paid professional and couldn't understand how an educated person could be homeless. I thought anyone could get some kind of job. Then it happened to me. Formerly well-paid professionals don't get domestic jobs--employers know they will leave at the first opportunity. You never know--it can take just one turn of events and then the spiral downward is nearly impossible to stop. I'm back to where I was before, but it was harrowing. I will never forget it and never be judgmental about the homeless. Try to help them--the smallest gesture, even a smile, helps more than you know.

Beth S. B., MI @ 05:55AM PST Nov 25

Most of us are only a few paychecks away from being homeless ourselves. Until we have walked a mile in someone else's moccasins, we cannot judge. Many people seem to think that people are homeless by choice, because they are lazy. How ridiculous. Homeless people come from all walks of life. Some are mentally ill. Some are troubled veterans. Others lost their jobs. Of course, who stops to think about the fact that you can't get a job, or even many types of assistance without a home address.

Look them in the eye, and give them a smile, even if you can do nothing else. Kindness really does matter. You might might make their day. And your own.

leatrice brantley tampa, FL @ 09:41PM PST Nov 14

There is a New Breed of Homeless people today;they are coming from the middle-class!

leatrice brantley tampa, FL @ 09:39PM PST Nov 14

I interviewed my first applicant from the Homeless Recovery Program of Hillsborough County, Florida.  To my amazement she was from my hometown, Cleveland, Ohio.  I am just one person, trying to make a difference.