So today, rather than just sit at home (which, honestly, was my preference), I rattled up four more volunteers and we worked for about six hours in Fall River at a church that serves the homeless meals every Monday. Granted, I'm Jewish, but I really got into the Priest's talk before the guests came in, when he said that every person who came in was Christ in our eyes... kind of brought a new perspective to how most people view the homeless.

Also, it affected me a lot as I was homeless myself for a few months (well, couch-surfing between three friends' trailers) and it's taken me this long... damn near 18 years... to help out those who are now in the plight I used to be in. It takes a lot to walk in someone else's shoes, but sometimes I think it's harder to remember what it was like to wear shoes that you yourself have kicked away. I'll be going back there, I'm sure.

Oh, and on a brighter note, the former band geek and current computer geek in me loved this:
 
   

 


 
 
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That Geek Band thing was pretty cool.  I couldn't stop watching it. 
PS
I believe I was the one that rattled up the other three volunteers  But it did feel good doing it.  All of us are just that one step away from being in that position.
cheers,
lots of love,
Ronnie

 
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